Choi and King Head Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist
Acclaimed US authors Susan Choi and Lily King join four debut novelists on the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, showcasing independent publishers and diverse female narratives.
Acclaimed US authors Susan Choi and Lily King join four debut novelists on the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist, showcasing independent publishers and diverse female narratives.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah resigns from University of Queensland Press after it cancelled a First Nations children's book following illustrator's controversial statements.
Lily King's 2025 novel 'Heart The Lover' gains viral traction on TikTok, blending romance, literary depth, and a sequel to 'Writers & Lovers' that stands alone.
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RecommendedVirginia Evans' debut novel 'The Correspondent' follows Sybil Van Antwerp, a 73-year-old retired lawyer, as she navigates aging and grief through letters. The book delves into themes of relationships, forgiveness, and hope, resonating globally as a word-o
The Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist has been announced, with four debut novels among the six nominees. Former Australian PM Julia Gillard chairs the judging panel.
Two British authors are among six novelists shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction, with the winner to receive £30,000 and the Bessie statuette in June.
The 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist features six finalists, including four debut novelists, with American authors taking four spots. The judging panel is led by former Australian PM Julia Gillard.
Four debut novels feature on the six-book shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction, with judges praising works that profoundly moved them. The winner receives £30,000.
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RecommendedA 540-year-old love letter from Margery Brews to John Paston III has been decoded using AI, revealing a timeless struggle between love and dowry arrangements in 1477.
Jay McInerney's 'See You on the Other Side' concludes his New York series with verbose prose and a focus on lifestyle over depth, highlighting a stark contrast to F. Scott Fitzgerald's tragic vision.
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Matthew Sturgis explores the overlooked siblings of literary giants like Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley, revealing stories of alcoholism, failure, and family dynamics in Victorian England.
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RecommendedThe bestselling Japanese novel 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, a BookTok favourite, is now available at a 57% discount for a limited time, offering emotional, cosy fiction.
Christopher Priest and Nina Allan's biography 'The Illuminated Man' offers an unconventional, moving account of JG Ballard's life and work, intertwined with Priest's terminal illness.
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Author Freida McFadden, who recently revealed her real name as Sara Cohen, has become a global phenomenon with her psychological thrillers, selling 36 million copies worldwide and dominating bestseller charts.
Eight original handwritten letters from Romantic poet John Keats to his muse Fanny Brawne, stolen in the 1980s, have been returned to the heirs of former US ambassador John Hay Whitney.
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RecommendedSiri Hustvedt's memoir Ghost Stories details her profound grief after losing husband Paul Auster, reflecting on their 40-year marriage and the painful shift from 'we' to 'I'.
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden receives Champion of Writers Award from Authors Guild, celebrating libraries as engines of accessibility amid book ban controversies.
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Veronica Roth reveals two new Divergent novels, starting with 'The Sixth Faction,' exploring an alternate universe where protagonist Tris chooses a different faction.
Children's author Michael Rosen reflects on turning 80, discussing deep grief, self-doubt, favourite foods, and his enduring legacy in an exclusive interview.
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RecommendedIn 'Son of Nobody,' Yann Martel intertwines a lost Trojan war poem with a scholar's domestic strife, creating an ambitious yet structurally challenging narrative.
Author Gwendoline Riley expresses overwhelming emotion after winning a £175,000 literary award for her novel 'My Phantoms', calling the recognition unimaginable.
Siri Hustvedt shares her profound grief and reflections on life after the death of her husband, novelist Paul Auster, from lung cancer in 2024.
A previously unknown eight-line verse by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca has been found on the back of a manuscript, shedding light on his preoccupation with time.
A review of top new crime and thriller books, including Tana French's 'The Keeper' and Emma Garman's 'The Kindness of Strangers', offering immersive mysteries and atmospheric settings.
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RecommendedExplore three compelling new novels: a retired executive's redemption in Hawaii, a girl's surreal coming-of-age, and a Hungarian immigrant's family secrets in LA.