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Laugh-Out-Loud Literary Fiction: Must-Read Books

Discover the most compelling new literary releases that blend sharp humour with profound insight. From Derek Owusu's powerful narratives to Olga Ravn's speculative fiction, these books promise to entertain and enlighten.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award

The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.

Clive King, Stig of the Dump Author, Dies Aged 94

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Clive King, the beloved children's author whose timeless classic Stig of the Dump continues to enchant generations of young readers.

Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican

The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.

NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories

The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.

Hollinghurst champions forgotten writer Denton Welch

Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst spearheads the revival of Denton Welch's extraordinary work, revealing how the tragic writer's legacy continues to influence contemporary literature decades after his untimely death.

Retro Reads Revisited: Classic Books That Still Captivate

A captivating reappraisal of literary classics including Malcolm Bradbury's 'The History Man' and Maeve Binchy's 'Evening Class' reveals why these masterpieces continue to resonate with contemporary readers decades after their original publication.

Jilly Cooper's Racy Novels Set for TV Adaptation

Beloved British author Jilly Cooper's steamy novels may finally be coming to television screens, with industry insiders hinting at major streaming service interest and potential A-list casting for her iconic characters.

Brian Patten, Mersey Sound Poet, Dies Aged 79

Tributes pour in for Brian Patten, the celebrated Liverpool poet and final member of the legendary Mersey Sound trio, who has died aged 79, leaving behind a profound literary legacy.

Jilly Cooper's Novels Finally Get TV Adaptation

Beloved author Jilly Cooper's iconic 'Rutshire Chronicles' are being developed for television, bringing her scandalous upper-class romances to screens worldwide after decades of anticipation.

Jilly Cooper, Bonkbuster Queen, Dies at 88

Tributes pour in for the iconic British author who revolutionised romantic fiction with her racy Rutshire Chronicles and unforgettable characters like Rupert Campbell-Black.

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