Antiques Roadshow Guest Stunned By £150 Valuation of 'Junk' Bottle
Antiques Roadshow guests stunned as expert values 'junk' bottle at £150, revealing it's a rare 1898 scent bottle with uranium oxide colouring.
Category : Books
Len Deighton, Spy Novelist and Author of The Ipcress File, Dies at 97
Len Deighton, author of The Ipcress File and influential spy novelist, dies aged 97. He redefined the genre with wit and realism.
Arundhati Roy and Lyse Doucet Lead Women’s Prize for Nonfiction Shortlist
Arundhati Roy, Lyse Doucet among six shortlisted for Women's Prize for Nonfiction 2026, addressing gender imbalance in UK nonfiction.
Devil Wears Prada Sequel Officially Announced
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', releasing May 1, 2026. Emily Blunt also reprises her role.
Cure by Katherine Brabon review – a subtle meditation on chronic illness and memory
Katherine Brabon's novel Cure explores chronic illness through a mother and daughter's journey to Italy, using mirrors and reflections to examine pain and memory.
Prince Harry to Return to UK for Invictus Games Event Next Month
Prince Harry will return to the UK next month for the Invictus Games countdown event, but it remains unclear if Meghan Markle and their children will join him, with security concerns cited as the main obstacle.
Honorifics Debate: Why More Women Are Choosing 'Ms' Over 'Mrs' and 'Miss'
Women discuss why they prefer 'Ms' over 'Mrs' or 'Miss', citing issues of marital status, identity, and outdated connotations.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The Black British Book Festival returns to the Barbican for its fifth year, celebrating Black literature amid challenges in publishing.
Irvine Welsh's New Novel Already Being Adapted for TV Before Publication
Irvine Welsh reveals his new novel Can Nothing Save Us? is being adapted for US TV before its August publication.
Must-Read New Books for 2026: From Patrick Radden Keefe to Elizabeth Strout
Discover 2026's must-read books, from Patrick Radden Keefe's London Falling to Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear, plus fiction and non-fiction highlights.
Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob Wins Waterstones Children's Book Prize
Huw Aaron's 'Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob' wins Waterstones children's book prize, with Janeen Hayat and SF Williamson winning in other categories.
Children’s Booker Prize 2025 to Champion ‘You Matter’ Theme
The Booker Prize launches a children's award for ages 8-12, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, with a theme of 'you matter' and a focus on boosting reading for pleasure.
Liverpool Poet Brian Patten Dies at 79
Liverpool poet Brian Patten, co-author of The Mersey Sound, dies at 79. Known for lyrical love poems and children's books, he was a key figure in 1960s poetry.
Middlemarch Tops Guardian's 100 Best Novels List, Voted by Global Literary Figures
Middlemarch tops Guardian's 100 best novels list, voted by 170+ authors and critics, with increased female representation.
1 in 3 Brits Admit to Lying About Reading Classic Books
Survey finds 34% of UK adults have lied about reading classic books, often due to social pressure.
Heart the Lover by Lily King review – a love story to treasure
Lily King's Heart the Lover is a witty, poignant companion to Writers & Lovers, exploring first love and midlife reflection with hope.
May 2026 Books: Cornwell Memoir, Hoyer History, Calder Novel
May 2026 book releases include Patricia Cornwell's memoir, Anthony Blunt biography, Douglas Stuart novel, and more.
Varoufakis’s Intimate History Of Greece In Raise Your Soul
Yanis Varoufakis's new book uses five female relatives to tell a counter-history of postwar Greece, blending memoir with political analysis.
'Love, loss and longing': writers pick the best books on migration
Writers recommend nuanced migration novels to counter stereotypes, including works by Urrea, Castillo and Hernandez.
Readers' Top 100 Novels: A New Number One Emerges
Over 3,000 readers voted for their favourite novels in our poll, with a new number one emerging. From classics to modern works, the list reflects diverse tastes and emotional impacts.
Samuel Johnson's Moving Elegy for Dr Robert Levet
Samuel Johnson's elegy for Dr Robert Levet, his unqualified physician, celebrates the modest virtues of a man who served the poor with kindness and dedication.
Irish Writer Compares Clarkson's Stout to Guinness
An Irish writer tastes Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Black stout at his farm festival and compares it to Guinness, finding the latter superior in creaminess and taste.
Goldsmiths Prize 2025 Shortlist Reveals Literary Stars
Goldsmiths Prize 2025 shortlist features Sarah Hall, Charlie Porter, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Colwill Brown, Ben Pester, and CD Rose. Winner announced 5 November.
Beyond Paradise Star Barbara Flynn's Hidden Talent Revealed
Barbara Flynn, known for Beyond Paradise and Open All Hours, reveals her secret career as a jewellery maker, creating pieces for her character on the show.
TS Eliot Poetry Prize 2025 Shortlist Announced
Ten poets shortlisted for £25,000 TS Eliot Prize, including Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, with readings on 18 Jan 2026.
Adam Kay's First Murder Mystery Audiobook Reviewed: A Particularly Nasty Case
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery, A Particularly Nasty Case, featuring pitch-black humour and a flawed doctor turned detective.
Dame Jilly Cooper's £85m Fortune Revealed in Inheritance Papers
Dame Jilly Cooper's estate valued at £85m after her death aged 88. The author of Riders and Rivals leaves a legacy as queen of the bonkbuster genre.
Banned Non-Fiction Books Double in US Schools, Report Finds
PEN America report finds banned non-fiction books doubled in US schools, targeting activism, LGBTQ+ and race themes.
Joanna David Stars In The Salt Path TV Adaptation
Joanna David joins Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in Marianne Elliott's film adaptation of The Salt Path, premiering at TIFF.
Mr Men creator's son reveals the question that sparked a global book empire
Adam Hargreaves reveals how his childhood question inspired his father Roger to create the Mr Men and Little Miss series, now a global phenomenon.
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