£15,000 Fiction Prize Launched for Refugee and Migrant Writers
Footnote Press and Counterpoints Arts launch £15,000 fiction prize for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds, open to UK and Ireland residents.
Category : Books
Carrot-Mad Wombat Inspires Bestselling Children's Book
Jackie French shares the real story behind 'Diary of a Wombat', inspired by Mothball, a carrot-crazed wombat that destroyed her home.
Book Review: Crux – A Compelling but Flawed Portrait of Young Climbers
Review of Gabriel Tallent's 'Crux', a story of two teenage climbers in California. Features exquisite sports writing but unconvincing plot.
Top 5 Books For 2026 From A 240 Book Year
A roundup of the most acclaimed fiction of 2026, featuring dark comedy, satire, and reflections on memory and history from five standout novels.
Salt Path Controversy: Author Defends Memoir After Allegations of Untruthfulness
Raynor Winn's 'The Salt Path' faces allegations of untruthfulness; author defends memoir. History of memoir scandals raises questions about fact-checking.
Best-selling thriller writer Freida McFadden reveals true identity as doctor Sara Cohen
Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid, reveals her true identity as Dr Sara Cohen, ending years of secrecy about her double life as a novelist and doctor.
Sarah Perry's Audiobook Memoir Chronicles Father-in-Law's Terminal Illness
Novelist Sarah Perry's audiobook memoir of her father-in-law's brief terminal illness, narrated by Lydia Leonard.
Patrick Charnley's Debut Novel Explores Recovery After Near-Death Experience
Patrick Charnley's debut novel 'This, My Second Life' draws on his own near-death experience, telling a luminous story of recovery in a Cornish village.
Gradual halving of human population by 2200 could ease Earth's burden, study suggests
Study suggests gradually halving the global population to 4 billion by 2200 could reduce consumption, protect ecosystems, and curb climate change.
Orwell's son recalls parents' teamwork on Animal Farm at 80
George Orwell's son Richard Blair reveals his mother Eileen's key role in creating 'Animal Farm' and the struggle to publish it during wartime.
Error: No source text (28.07.2026)
Cannot rewrite article without source text. Please provide the original article.
Traitors Star Harriet Tyce Sees Crime Novel Sales Surge
Harriet Tyce's crime novels surge on Amazon after her banishment from The Traitors, with discounts on Kindle and audiobook editions.
Summer Holiday Books: David Sedaris, Francis Spufford, and More
A curated list of summer holiday books, including David Sedaris's essays, Francis Spufford's magical thriller, Sally Carson's Nazi-era novel, and more.
Debut Novel 'Go as a River' Becomes Global Sensation
Shelley Read's debut novel 'Go as a River' becomes a global bestseller, selling over a million copies and earning a film adaptation.
Juliet Gardiner obituary: academic to full-time writer
Juliet Gardiner led Oxford's academic publishing courses in 2000 but resigned less than a year later when Headline offered a publishing advance, a move her colleagues urged her to take.
McDermid and Sharp on co-writing a novel
The crime writer and Scotland's first female Geographer Royal collaborated on a novella about the 1698 Darien venture, a project they had long avoided.
Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics
Woody Allen's debut novel 'What's With Baum?' receives mixed reviews for its familiar style and avoidance of controversy.
Madeleine Gray on her new novel Chosen Family and the complexities of queer parenting
Madeleine Gray discusses her debut Green Dot, celebrity fans, and her new novel Chosen Family about platonic co-parenting and queer friendship.
Booker Prize 2026 Longlist: 13 Books Announced
The Booker Prize 2026 longlist features 13 novels by authors including past winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart. The winner will receive £50,000 in November.
Upland review: Ed Douglas on Britain's high places
Ed Douglas's 'Upland' reveals Britain's mountains as lush ancient ecosystems and vital cultural landscapes, challenging perceptions of barren high places.
Leila Mottley's 'The Girls Who Grew Big' Falls Short of Her Acclaimed Debut
A review of Leila Mottley's new novel about teenage mothers in Florida, noting its ambitious but flawed execution compared to her debut.
Novel predicts Trump death by brain stroke, uprising
Kurt Andersen's satirical novel 'The Breakup' imagines President Trump dying of a brain stroke in 2035, triggering chaos and a right-wing uprising in America.
Bookshelves reveal a lifetime of good, bad and dreadful reads
Vanessa Feltz reflects on how her book collection, from cherished classics to forgotten novels, reveals her personality and the dilemma of parting with them.
Mary Berry's 1975 scrambled eggs recipe revealed
Mary Berry's 1975 scrambled egg recipe includes a surprising ingredient: sweetcorn. The celebrity chef's vintage dish is quick and easy, served on toast. She also shares her modern version with crème fraîche.
Netflix Boards Adaptation of Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club'
Netflix joins Chris Columbus' adaptation of Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club', starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley.
Thursday news quiz returns with World Cup-themed general knowledge challenge
The Guardian's Thursday news quiz returns with 15 questions on topical news, general knowledge, and pop culture, plus collective nouns.
Library book returned after 82 years with apology note
A book borrowed from San Antonio Public Library in 1943 was returned after 82 years with a note saying 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'.
Readers Vote Francis Begbie and Iago as Most Evil Villains in Fiction
Readers nominate Francis Begbie, Iago, and Judge Holden as top contenders for most evil fictional villain.
Martin Chuzzlewit: Best Dickens Adaptation in 25 Years
The 1994 BBC miniseries 'Martin Chuzzlewit' on Amazon Prime is being called the best Charles Dickens adaptation of the past 25 years by fans.
Full Moon in Aquarius: What Your Star Sign Must Stop Settling For
The Uranus-led Full Moon in Aquarius on July 29 brings truth and independence. Discover what your star sign must stop settling for, according to tarot reader Kerry King.
Page 4 of 26