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Joyce, Plath & Thomas: Writers' Hidden Struggles Revealed
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund files expose financial hardships of literary icons including James Joyce, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas through personal letters and documents.
G20 Summit Ends in Diplomatic Spat Over US Handover
The G20 summit in South Africa concluded with a diplomatic dispute after the host nation refused to hand over the presidency to a junior US official. Discover the details of the deepening rift.
Boy George and JK Rowling in transgender rights clash
Culture Club singer Boy George reignites public spat with Harry Potter author JK Rowling, calling fears about trans people in changing rooms 'imagined'. Read the latest in this celebrity feud.
Barton defends Vine spat: 'Like boxers selling product'
Former footballer Joey Barton has launched an extraordinary defence of his online spat with broadcaster Jeremy Vine, comparing their heated exchange to boxers promoting a bout. The controversial ex-pro remains unapologetic despite Vine describing his post
Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford Prize for diaries
Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.
Trump attacks Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd as "nasty"
Donald Trump has launched a scathing verbal assault on Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, describing him as 'nasty' and questioning his future in Washington if Trump wins the November election.
AOC and Stephen Miller clash in viral height controversy
Progressive firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Trump adviser Stephen Miller engage in bitter social media spat about height and masculinity, revealing deepening political divides in American discourse.
Matt Le Tissier sacked by Sky Sports over political tweets
Former football star Matt Le Tissier reveals his Sky Sports sacking was linked to political tweets, sparking heated debate between Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher about free speech in broadcasting.
Fleetwood and Rose's Fiery Golf Spat Exposed
Exclusive details emerge of heated exchange between Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose during LIV Golf Nashville tournament, exposing tensions over Bryson DeChambeau's controversial ruling.
Shearer: Salah's Klopp clash could end Liverpool career
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has slammed Mohamed Salah's touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp, calling it 'unacceptable' and warning it could signal the end of his Liverpool career.
Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist Revealed
The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.
Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
Chandler's Kafka Connection Revealed in New Biography
A groundbreaking biography uncovers Raymond Chandler's profound admiration for Franz Kafka, revealing how the Czech writer's bleak vision shaped the hardboiled detective genre.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Features Kiran Desai and David Szalay
The prestigious Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has been revealed, featuring literary giants Kiran Desai and David Szalay alongside four other exceptional authors. Discover the six novels competing for the £50,000 prize.
Sarah Jessica Parker Joins International Booker Prize Panel
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins the International Booker Prize judging panel, championing global literature and translation, amidst discussions on celebrity influence in literary awards.
Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed
Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.
Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist
The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.
Wigtown: Scotland's Book Town With Royal Links
Explore the hidden gem of Wigtown in Scotland, a picturesque book lover's paradise with surprising royal links and award-winning attractions.
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Tom Gauld's hilarious take on what 'bestseller' really means
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the comical reality behind literary success in his latest Guardian cartoon strip, offering a witty commentary on the publishing world's obsession with bestseller lists.
Hilary Mantel's Legacy: New Prize for Emerging Writers
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne cancelled for gender views
Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.
Charlotte Crosby Blasts Lateysha Grace as 'Bitter' in GS Feud
Geordie Shore stars Charlotte Crosby and Lateysha Grace's feud erupts on social media, with Crosby branding Grace 'bitter' in a fiery online spat over past MTV drama.
Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke
Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.
Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.
Queen Camilla delights book lovers at literary festival
The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.
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