A new look at Sylvia Plath's life in 1962-63 reveals her as a resourceful poet reshaping her work and identity, challenging the tragic icon narrative with her ambitious pursuits and innovative writing.
Alan Bennett, the acclaimed writer and national treasure, shares candid insights into his health, personal life, and reflections on ageing in his latest diaries, blending humour with poignant observations.
Hachette Book Group has withdrawn the horror novel 'Shy Girl' by Mia Ballard after online speculation about AI use, cancelling its US release and discontinuing UK sales.
Readers Henry Sherman and Phil Coughlin share tributes to Len Deighton, highlighting his humorous dialogue and iconic thrillers like The Ipcress File, following his passing aged 97.
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Acclaimed author Colm Tóibín discusses how living under Trump inspired his latest stories, blending personal experience with political commentary on immigration and tolerance of evil.
In a publishing first, Hachette has withdrawn the horror novel 'Shy Girl' after claims over 75% was AI-generated, sparking debate on authenticity in literature.
A review of Jennie Godfrey's audiobook 'The Barbecue at No 9', featuring a multi-voiced cast including Gemma Whelan and Stephen Mangan, exploring family tensions and secrets set against the 1985 Live Aid concert backdrop.
PEN America has unveiled plans for its 2026 World Voices festival in New York and Los Angeles, featuring Judith Butler and Bill McKibben, following the 2024 event's cancellation over Gaza war stance.
Margareta Magnusson, the Swedish artist who popularised the concept of 'death cleaning' with her international bestseller, has passed away at age 92, leaving a global legacy of mindful decluttering.
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Debut author Florence Knapp shares her reading memories, from childhood tears over Charlotte's Web to aspiring to write with Maya Angelou's warmth and Claire Keegan's skill.
A roundup of the best recent crime and thriller novels, including Christie Watson's hospital-set 'Killing Me Softly' and Oana Aristide's Romanian mystery 'Astronaut!'.
Author Raynor Winn published a book under a pseudonym in 2012, years before her acclaimed memoir The Salt Path, despite claiming it as her debut work, raising questions about prize eligibility.
Hachette Book Group has withdrawn the horror novel 'Shy Girl' after evidence suggested it was AI-generated, sparking industry-wide debate about authenticity in publishing.
Author Raynor Winn admitted The Salt Path was not her first book after a 2012 novel published under a pseudonym surfaced, contradicting her previous statements about her writing debut.
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Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir The Salt Path faces credibility crisis with allegations of embezzlement and a previously undisclosed book, casting doubt on her acclaimed story of homelessness.
Raynor Winn's lawyers confirm she published a book in 2012 under a pseudonym, contradicting claims that The Salt Path was her debut work, amid ongoing scrutiny of her past.
Raynor Winn, author of bestselling memoir The Salt Path, continues to confront serious allegations that key elements of her inspirational story were fabricated, with new revelations emerging through 2026.
Author Raynor Winn, celebrated for The Salt Path, secretly published a book in 2012 under a pseudonym, contradicting claims it was her debut work, as revealed in a new BBC podcast.
Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir The Salt Path faces ongoing allegations of fabrication, with claims about finances, homelessness, and medical diagnosis under scrutiny since summer 2025.
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Explore three new children's books: Julia Donaldson's nature tale, Michael Rosen's poignant grief story, and Cliodhna O'Sullivan's fantasy epic. Each offers unique themes for different age groups.
Author James Hunt's memoir details the gruelling reality of caring for his two non-verbal autistic sons, contrasting sharply with his initial expectations of fatherhood and exploring the impact on his marriage.
Shortlisted for Young Writer of the Year, anonymous Belfast author Liadan Ní Chuinn discusses the enduring trauma of the Northern Ireland conflict in a rare interview, arguing that remembering is an act of resistance against forgetting.
Six writers, including Derek Owusu and Seán Hewitt, are finalists for the £20,000 Dylan Thomas Prize, celebrating fiction by authors under 39. The shortlist features novels and poetry collections exploring themes of love, identity, and mental health.
Emily Hawworth-Booth's debut adult novel, 'Mare,' delves into a woman's life crises, including early menopause and creative block, as she finds solace in caring for a horse, exploring themes of motherhood and connection.
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A review of Eva Hornung's novel 'Minstrels', which delves into themes of identity, art, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world, praised for its lyrical prose and deep character exploration.
The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026 shortlist features six emerging authors exploring coming-of-age themes through novels and poetry, with a £20,000 award for writers under 39.
Explore this month's standout paperbacks, including Robert Macfarlane's river reflections, Han Kang's Nobel-winning novel, and thrilling debuts. A guide to must-reads in nature, fiction, and history.
A review of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel 'Almost Life', exploring a decades-spanning queer romance between two women, examining love, choices, and societal shifts.
Author Malorie Blackman reflects on her seminal novel Noughts & Crosses, arguing its themes of racism and prejudice remain painfully relevant in contemporary society.
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British author Len Deighton, who revolutionised spy fiction with The Ipcress File, has died aged 97. His gritty, working-class espionage novels introduced the anti-Bond hero.
