Selina Brown Named Queen Camilla's First National Reading Hero
Selina Brown, founder of Europe's largest Black literature festival, receives the inaugural Queen's Reading Room medal for championing inclusive reading across the UK.
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Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-Winning Nonfiction Author, Dies at 80
Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his deeply researched narrative nonfiction books on diverse subjects from computer engineering to nursing homes, has passed away at the age of 80.
Permanence Review: Adultery Fable in Alternate World
Sophie Mackintosh's novel Permanence explores infidelity through an allegorical tale where lovers escape to a surreal paradise, blending speculative fiction with themes of desire and consequence.
Harry Potter First Edition to Sell for £4,000 Despite Wear
A rare first edition paperback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, owned by Naveed Younas since childhood, is expected to sell for up to £4,000 due to printing errors that increase its rarity.
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Women's Non-Fiction Prize Shortlist: Arundhati Roy Among Nominees
The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction reveals its 2026 shortlist of six books, including Arundhati Roy's memoir. The award addresses historic gender imbalance in literary prizes.
Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-Winning Author, Dies at 80
Tracy Kidder, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author who transformed obscure subjects into bestselling narratives, has passed away at age 80. His works explored computer engineering, education, aging, and global health.
Doucet and Roy Shortlisted for Women's Nonfiction Prize
Two books about hotels in wartime are among six finalists for the Women's Prize for Nonfiction, aiming to address gender imbalance in publishing. The winner will be announced in June.
Women's Non-Fiction Prize Shortlist Features Arundhati Roy
The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction has revealed its 2026 shortlist, including Arundhati Roy's memoir and five other titles, celebrating women's writing in narrative non-fiction.
Luke Kennard's 'Black Bag': A Campus Comedy for Modern Times
Luke Kennard's new novel 'Black Bag' blends satire and wit, inspired by a real 1967 experiment. It explores millennial life, creativity, and absurdity in a hilarious campus setting.
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Guardian Book Club: 100 Best Novels of All Time
The Guardian Live event on March 25, 2026, features a book club discussion delving into the 100 best novels of all time, exploring literary classics and modern masterpieces.
Spring Cookbooks 2026: A Global Culinary Journey
Discover the best spring cookbooks for 2026, featuring Kurdish, Mexican, Caribbean, and more cuisines. From Pary Baban's Nandên to Santiago Lastra's Mexican Soul, these titles offer recipes and stories for every kitchen.
Roy and Doucet Lead Women's Nonfiction Prize Shortlist
Arundhati Roy, Lyse Doucet, and four other authors are shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Nonfiction, highlighting gender imbalance in UK nonfiction awards.
Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 Shortlist Announced
The Women's Prize Trust has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, featuring six exceptional non-fiction books by female authors exploring politics, science, health, and human connection.
Sapphic Books for Bridgerton Fans as Francesca's Story Confirmed
Discover four essential Sapphic romance novels perfect for Bridgerton enthusiasts, from gothic classics to modern Regency tales, as Francesca's queer love story is announced for Season 5.
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Author Wins Award for Infiltrating British Far-Right in Book
Harry Shukman receives The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award and a £10,000 prize for his debut book detailing his undercover investigation into extremist groups.
Shukman Wins Award for Undercover Far-Right Book
Harry Shukman has won the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award for 'Year of the Rat', his gripping account of infiltrating British far-right groups, praised for its bravery and insight.
Author Wins Award for Infiltrating UK Far-Right Groups
Harry Shukman has been awarded the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award for his book 'Year Of The Rat', which details his undercover work with extremist organisations including Britain First and neo-Nazis.
Habermas's Philosophy Helped Man Cope with Wife's Death
A reader shares how the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas's ideas on public spaces provided solace after his wife's passing, revealing her hidden social life in their town.
Tóibín's 'The News from Dublin' Stories on Displacement
Colm Tóibín's new collection, 'The News from Dublin,' delves into themes of grief, betrayal, and moral complexity across nine tales set from Argentina to Ireland.
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Alan Bennett's Diaries: Nostalgia and Creative Flourishing
A review of Alan Bennett's latest diary instalment, covering 2016-2024, exploring themes of repetition, shame, rivalry, and his enduring creative output in his 90s.
Anna Dempsey Wins Hilary Mantel Prize for Florida Novel
Anna Dempsey's unpublished novel 'This Is About an Alligator and Nothing Else' wins the inaugural Hilary Mantel prize, receiving £7,500 and mentoring support for emerging writers.
Davis & Patterson Novel Confronts US Abortion Debate
Acclaimed actress Viola Davis partners with bestselling author James Patterson on 'Judge Stone', a novel exploring America's abortion controversy through a divisive Alabama trial.
Emotional Romance 'The Last Letter' Captivates Readers Instantly
A deeply moving contemporary romance novel published in 2019 has captured readers' hearts, with many reporting they couldn't put it down once they started reading.
Bob Woodward Memoir Exposes Washington Secrets and Reporting
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward will publish 'Secrets: A Reporter's Memoir' in September, detailing his decades of uncovering Washington's secrets from Watergate to Trump.
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Mary Berry: Gardening Healed Heartbreak After Son's Death
TV chef Mary Berry shares how gardening provided solace after her son William's fatal car accident in 1989, as detailed in her new horticultural memoir, My Gardening Life, released ahead of her 91st birthday.
Tom Gauld Satirises 'Insensitivity Reader' in Publishing
Cartoonist Tom Gauld humorously critiques the role of 'insensitivity readers' in modern publishing through a witty illustration, sparking debate on censorship and creative freedom.
Poet's 75 First Dates Lead to Kama Sutra-Inspired Book
Zack Rogow, 73, embarked on 75 first dates after a breakup, leading to a new relationship and a poetry collection exploring senior sexuality and intimacy.
Minor Black Figures Review: Clumsy Academic Portrait of Artist
Brandon Taylor's novel Minor Black Figures explores Black art and aesthetics in New York but is bogged down by academic language and a tedious protagonist, failing to bring its ideas to life.
English Lit Grad's Five Must-Read Novels of the Year
A lifelong reader with an English Literature degree shares her top five books of the year, spanning genres from grief-stricken monsters to time travel fiction.
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Dan Simmons, Hyperion Author, Dies at 77
Dan Simmons, the multi-award-winning author best known for his speculative fiction series Hyperion Cantos, has passed away aged 77. His career spanned horror, historical fiction, and space opera.
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