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Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library

Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.

Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million

A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.

First US Ismaili Centre Opens in Houston

Architect Farshid Moussavi's tranquil new Ismaili Centre in Houston provides a spiritual home for 40,000 Ismaili Muslims. Discover this geometric masterpiece.

17-year-old dies in Harrow shopping centre fall

A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from a height at St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read the latest updates.

Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection

Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.

London's Historic Islamic Bookshop Faces Closure

The Islamic Book Centre, London's oldest Islamic bookshop serving the community for 45 years, is at risk of permanent closure due to soaring rent prices and declining sales, sparking a fundraising campaign to save this cultural landmark.

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.

Reese Witherspoon's New Book Club Thriller Pick

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon selects Ruth Harrow's gripping psychological thriller 'Before I Say Goodbye' for her acclaimed book club, promising readers an unforgettable emotional journey.

Three Unforgettable Literary Fiction Masterpieces

Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.

Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract

Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.

Rare 1659 Latin text rediscovered at university library

A long-missing 17th-century Latin book, 'Theologia Moralis,' has been miraculously recovered at Michigan State University's library after being lost for approximately 50-70 years, sparking excitement among rare book historians.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

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