Ruchir Joshi’s Great Eastern Hotel: a panoramic view of India in flux
Ruchir Joshi's epic novel Great Eastern Hotel, 25 years in the making, offers a panoramic view of India in flux through Kolkata's iconic hotel.
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Sir Anthony Hopkins, 88, Stuns Fans with Unrecognisable Look While Backing England in World Cup
Sir Anthony Hopkins, 88, stuns fans with unrecognisable look as he supports England in the World Cup, sparking playful backlash from Welsh admirers.
The Unheimlich Manoeuvre: Why Fashion Is Seeing Double
Fashion embraces doppelgangers and twin models, reflecting anxieties about identity and AI in campaigns from Gucci to Balenciaga.
In Bloom: Liz Allan's Electric Debut of Grunge and Teen Spirit
Liz Allan's debut novel In Bloom follows four fatherless teenage girls in a 1994 Australian band as they battle poverty and abuse while chasing their dreams.
Boy, 8, Who Read 50 Books in Lockdown Publishes Own Book
Eight-year-old Milan Kumar from Bolton completed a 50-book reading challenge in lockdown, earned praise from the Duchess of Cornwall, and has now self-published a book to raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.
UK’s First Specialist Black Bookshop to Close Physical Store After 55 Years
New Beacon Books, the UK's first specialist black bookshop, will close its physical store after 55 years due to financial pressures, moving online only.
Forward Prize Names Joint Winners for First Time in History
Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie become first joint winners of Forward Prize for best collection, each receiving £5,000.
Strictly's Shirley Ballas Reveals 'Best' Career Move in New Book
Strictly's Shirley Ballas calls her new book 'Best Foot Forward' her best career move, revealing raw details about testosterone, menopause, and illnesses.
Woody Allen's Debut Novel Divides Literary Critics
Woody Allen's debut novel 'What's With Baum?' receives mixed reviews, praised for humour but critiqued for avoiding personal controversies.
UK Readers Lose Appetite for Nonfiction Books, Sales Plummet
Nonfiction book sales in the UK decline sharply as readers seek escapism and compete with podcasts, forcing publishers to adapt.
Alan Turing Short Story Shows Playful Side
Analysis of an unpublished short story reveals Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing was a playful, cheeky man who defiantly embraced his homosexuality, challenging his image as an isolated mathematician.
Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot Review: Landmark Feminist Novel
Half a century after its first publication, Joan Barfoot's novel 'Gaining Ground' about a woman who abandons her children remains a thrillingly original feminist landmark.
Morris the staffie: shameless thief stole roast chicken
Abandoned at two, Morris the staffie stole everything from birthday cake to raw potatoes, including an entire roast chicken. Beneath the comic greed was a loving companion for 12 years.
Charity Shopper Finds Rare Hobbit Book for £2, Worth Hundreds
A charity shopper bought a 1961 second edition of The Hobbit for £2 and learned it could be worth over £200, based on Reddit collectors' estimates.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Booker Role Sparks Conflict of Interest Debate
Sarah Jessica Parker’s judging of the Booker prize faces scrutiny as her production company develops a novel by longlisted author Claire Adam.
£65 Wavy Hair Kit Earns Thousands of Five-Star Reviews
Merwave's £65 five-piece wavy hair kit has thousands of glowing reviews. The brand says 47% of women misidentify their hair type.
Hachette Pulls Horror Novel Shy Girl Over AI Authorship Allegations
Hachette withdraws horror novel 'Shy Girl' after online allegations of AI authorship; author denies personal use but says acquaintance used AI.
M&S Barn Jacket Hailed as Casual but Classy by Shoppers
Marks and Spencer's £60 Checked Funnel Neck Barn Jacket is a hit with shoppers, who call it chic, practical, and ideal for cooler summer evenings and autumn.
Stephen King responds to Florida book ban with three-word expletive
Stephen King reacts after Florida bans 23 of his books. Six major publishers challenge the state's law targeting sexually explicit material.
Cameron Crowe Narrates Memoir of Life as Young Music Journalist
Cameron Crowe narrates his memoir The Uncool, recounting his 1970s adventures as a young music journalist interviewing rock stars like Bowie and Led Zeppelin.
Allan Ahlberg, Beloved Children's Author, Dies at 87
Allan Ahlberg, author of classic children's books like Each Peach Pear Plum and Burglar Bill, has died aged 87.
Siang Lu Wins Miles Franklin Literary Award 2025
Siang Lu wins Australia's top literary prize for his novel Ghost Cities, a surreal satire of modern China and the diaspora experience.
Dylan Thomas Plagiarism Claims Lead to Multiple University Investigations
Author Alex Keegan accuses lecturer of plagiarism; Open University and University of Sunderland investigate claims involving Dylan Thomas's work.
Gwyneth Paltrow Biography Traces Goop Origins and Hollywood Rise
A new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow explores her rise from nepo baby to wellness mogul, detailing Goop's controversial start and her Hollywood career.
Waterstones BookFest 'Hell on Earth' Event Sparks Outrage
Waterstones apologises after BookFest event at Piccadilly store descends into overcrowding and chaos, with attendees calling it 'hell on earth'.
Five Hollyoaks Real-Life Couples Romance
From on-screen siblings to real-life partners, discover five Hollyoaks couples who found love while working on the Channel 4 soap.
Roger McGough on poetry as a way to understand the world
Roger McGough, one of Britain's greatest poets, opens up about using poetry to cope with family tragedy and understand the world around him.
Tom Gauld Punctuation Factory Cartoon
Tom Gauld's cartoon depicts a factory producing punctuation marks, humorously exploring the assembly of commas, periods, and more. The cartoon appears in the Guardian's books section.
Salt Path Author Raynor Winn Faces Embezzlement and Hidden Book Allegations
Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path, faces fresh allegations of embezzlement and a previously undisclosed book.
Julian Barnes's Final Novel Departure(s) Bids Farewell to Literary Career
Julian Barnes's final novel Departure(s) blends memoir and fiction as he reflects on love, ageing, and his own cancer diagnosis, ending a 45-year career.
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