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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.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins the International Booker Prize judging panel, championing global literature and translation, amidst discussions on celebrity influence in literary awards.
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.
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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.
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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.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the comical reality behind literary success in his latest Guardian cartoon strip, offering a witty commentary on the publishing world's obsession with bestseller lists.
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
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 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.
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.
The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.
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Over 200 leading authors, including Nobel laureates, condemn France's 'censorship' after it suspends a cultural programme for Gazan writers. A fierce defence of artistic freedom and solidarity.
The Queen has abruptly pulled out of a high-profile literary event after developing a highly contagious infection, sparking concern within royal circles.
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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
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Former Foreign Minister Gareth Evans leads outcry as Melbourne University Publishing announces closure of esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking protests over cultural heritage loss.
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