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Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford Prize for diaries

Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.

Fortnite's The End Event: Complete May 24th Guide

Epic Games prepares to close Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 with 'The End' live event on May 24th. Get all the essential details including start times, how to prepare, and what to expect from this game-changing spectacle.

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Shine at NYC Gala

Hollywood A-listers Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson turned heads with their dazzling appearances at a prestigious New York charity event, joined by actress Blanca Blanco in an evening of glamour and philanthropy.

Cardiff Willy Wonka Halloween event disappoints families

Families in Cardiff express outrage after paying premium prices for a Willy Wonka-themed Halloween festival that failed to deliver on its magical promises, leaving children disappointed and parents demanding refunds.

Glasgow's 'Glasghost' Halloween Event Horror Repeat

Families seeking festive fun in Glasgow were left horrified as a Halloween event dubbed 'Glasghost' turned into a nightmare, echoing February's infamous Willy Wonka disaster with underwhelming decorations and angry parents demanding refunds.

Hunter S. Thompson's Death: The Gonzo Finale

Twenty years after his dramatic exit, a new review examines the complex legacy of Hunter S. Thompson's suicide and its profound impact on literature and counterculture.

Mail Writer Shaun Usher Dies Aged 88

The literary world mourns the loss of Shaun Usher, celebrated Daily Mail writer and author, who passed away peacefully at 88, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in British journalism.

Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist Revealed

The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.

Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics

The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed

Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.

Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist

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.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete

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.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead

The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.

Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life

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.

Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne cancelled for gender views

Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.

Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke

Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.

Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US

Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.

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