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.
Acclaimed crime writer Vaseem Khan reveals his current bedside read and shares fascinating insights into the book that has him completely enthralled this week.
Award-winning poet Joelle Taylor reveals how Alan Garner's fantasy classic rescued her from childhood despair and shaped her literary destiny in this intimate Guardian interview.
A landmark independent review uncovers shocking evidence of systemic racism within the Metropolitan Police, detailing widespread discrimination against Black Londoners and calling for urgent reform.
A powerful new photography exhibition in London challenges conventional beauty standards through striking gold-leaf portraits celebrating Black identity and belonging.
Queen Camilla welcomed celebrated authors including Michael Morpurgo and Floella Benjamin to Buckingham Palace for a special children's literature reception, championing the importance of reading for young minds.
A groundbreaking exhibition at Westminster's Church House, 'The Unsilenced', brings to light the hidden histories and contributions of Black Britons through compelling photography and personal narratives.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian brilliantly exposes the real sources of literary inspiration, from everyday distractions to desperate deadlines.
Classic literature sees unprecedented surge as listeners seek comfort in Austen's orderly world through audiobooks during turbulent times.
The intimate personal diaries of bonkbuster queen Jilly Cooper have ignited an extraordinary bidding frenzy among London's top publishing houses, offering unprecedented insight into the literary legend's private world.
Her Majesty Queen Camilla presided over an exclusive literary celebration at the historic Cliveden estate, welcoming acclaimed authors including Jilly Cooper and Sir Salman Rushdie for a prestigious festival event.
Celebrated authors Jilly Cooper, Ian Rankin and Sir Salman Rushdie lead the arts and culture recipients in the first New Year Honours list of King Charles III's reign, recognising their extraordinary contributions to literature.
Groundbreaking astronomical observation captures two supermassive black holes orbiting each other, providing unprecedented insights into cosmic evolution and gravitational wave research.
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.
Dive into our compelling review of two gripping psychological thrillers - Kate Rhodes' Deadman's Pool and Zoe Rankin's The Vanishing Place. Discover why these page-turners are essential reading for thriller enthusiasts.
The critically acclaimed comedy-drama 'Dreaming Whilst Black' has been officially renewed for a second season, continuing its honest portrayal of a young Black filmmaker navigating the entertainment industry.
Republican leaders in Texas have launched an extraordinary legal assault against authors John Grisham and five other writers, attempting to sue them over their support for reproductive rights in a dramatic escalation of America's culture wars.
Australian author Bri Lee delivers a gripping, thought-provoking eco-thriller that combines breakneck pacing with urgent environmental themes in this unputdownable new novel.
The Swedish Academy reveals the 2025 Nobel Literature laureate in a highly anticipated announcement from Stockholm, celebrating exceptional literary achievement and global impact.
Romance novelist Dame Jilly Cooper's staggering £8.5 million fortune has been disclosed in legal documents, revealing the substantial legacy she'll leave behind from her decades of literary success.
Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza shares the heartfelt story behind her unexpected journey into children's literature and the grandmother who inspired it all.
At 87, legendary author Jilly Cooper reveals her heartwarming romance with country gentleman Christopher Stevens, proving love knows no age limits in this charming countryside tale.
The Queen Consort delivered a moving tribute to bestselling author Jilly Cooper at the Women's Prize for Fiction, praising her literary legacy and confessing to being a longtime fan of her 'joyous' novels.
Delve into the extraordinary real-life love affairs of bestselling author Jilly Cooper, whose passionate relationships with married men and dramatic personal life provided the explosive material for her iconic novels.
The literary world mourns the loss of Jilly Cooper, the iconic author who brought us Rutshire Chronicles and redefined romantic fiction. Remembering her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.
Discover the brilliant Black inventors behind everyday items we take for granted, from traffic lights to home security systems, in this revealing Black History Month special.
The prestigious Goldsmiths Prize unveils its 2025 shortlist, featuring literary stars Sarah Hall and Charlie Porter among six exceptional works celebrating innovation in fiction.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Mark and Rebecca Black, raised as brother and sister in Scotland, discovered they were biological parents and entered into a secret marriage that stunned their community.
The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.