The prestigious Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has been revealed, featuring literary giants Kiran Desai and David Szalay alongside four other exceptional authors. Discover the six novels competing for the £50,000 prize.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.
The full shortlist for the prestigious 2025 Inside Soap Awards has been unveiled, sparking fierce competition among the nation's top soap operas. Coronation Street and EastEnders lead the pack with multiple nominations.
The shortlist for the 2025 Inside Soap Awards is here! Discover which Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks stars are up for top honours and how you can cast your vote to decide the winners.
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Nigerian author Abi Daré secures the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize for her upcoming novel, 'The Girl Who Fought The Wind', a powerful sequel exploring climate justice in Lagos.
Callie Hernandez stars in a genre-defying masterpiece that blurs the lines between documentary and fiction, exploring consciousness and identity in the digital age.
The BBC has officially announced the return of Doctor Who for a new series in 2025, with Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday set for more time-travelling adventures. Get the exclusive first details on the upcoming season.
Discover why Tom Cox's folk-horror masterpiece, 'Everything Will Swallow You', is being hailed as the most perceptive and unsettling state of the nation novel of our times. A review of the cosy catastrophe that holds a dark mirror to modern Britain.
Ian McEwan's provocative new novel, 'What We Can Know', delivers a powerful critique of contemporary liberal thought, exploring its intellectual fragility and moral failings through a gripping narrative of a family in crisis.
Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.
Discover the haunting and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Names by Florence Knapp. A profound exploration of memory, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family, set against a backdrop of simmering suspense.
Mona Awad returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Bunny'. 'We Love You, Bunny' is a wickedly funny and surreal descent into the dark heart of academia, friendship, and the monstrous nature of creativity. Discover why this is a must-read for 2025
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
In a stunning turn of events, Gary Lineker has been excluded from the National Television Awards 2025 shortlist for Best Presenter, despite a year of headline-making success for the BBC sports icon.
The prestigious Hyundai Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist is out! Discover the 12 groundbreaking albums by FKA Twigs, CMAT, Sam Fender, and more, all vying for the ultimate UK music accolade and a £25,000 prize.
A powerful new British film, 'Deaf', is generating Oscar buzz for its authentic portrayal of a couple navigating parenthood and profound hearing loss. This must-see documentary challenges perceptions.
Discover the most captivating non-fiction releases of September 2024. From gripping true crime and royal revelations to thought-provoking science and history, our curated guide ensures your next great read.
Discover the most anticipated books of autumn 2025, from Thomas Pynchon's first novel in 12 years to Margaret Atwood's revealing memoir and new works by Salman Rushdie and Stephen King. Your complete literary guide.
Discover the most addictive enemies-to-lovers romance novels captivating UK readers. This trope is dominating the charts, and we've got the ultimate list of must-reads that master the art of turning loathing into longing.
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.
A deep dive into two extraordinary short story collections that are captivating the literary world. Discover the haunting narratives of Samanta Schweblin and the sharp, existential wit of Lynne Tillman in this compelling review.
Discover the hottest new fiction releases for September. From Holly Smale's poignant 'Know It Ends' to Emily Slapper's gripping 'Never Happen', this month's literary lineup is unmissable for any book lover.
Discover Brian Chikwava's masterful new novel 'Shamiso', following a young woman's extraordinary journey from Zimbabwe to London in this profound exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging in the modern world.
Dive into the week's most captivating literary fiction. Discover Sarah Hall's elemental new novel 'The Helm' and Nicola Barker's riotous state-of-the-nation epic 'TonyInterruptor' in this essential guide for the discerning reader.
Discover the most anticipated book releases of September 2025. From gripping fiction to groundbreaking non-fiction, explore the titles that will dominate bestseller lists and book club discussions this autumn.
Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott reveals he was the first choice to direct the sci-fi classic 'The Terminator' but passed on the project, a decision he now reflects on in a candid new interview.
Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.