Category : Books


Ivan Klíma: Celebrated Czech author dies aged 92

Celebrated Czech author Ivan Klíma, whose powerful dissident writings challenged communist oppression, has died aged 92. Explore the extraordinary life of the writer who turned political persecution into literary triumph.

Herzog's 'Future of Truth': Profound or Prank?

Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog's new book divides critics as it blurs the lines between serious philosophical exploration and conceptual performance art in a world drowning in misinformation.

Ozzy Osbourne writing final memoir 'Last Rites'

Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne is working on his third and final memoir, promising to reveal untold stories from his chaotic rock journey in what he calls his 'last word' on his extraordinary life.

National Book Award 2025 Finalists Revealed

The prestigious National Book Award shortlist features acclaimed authors Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among twenty exceptional finalists across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature categories.

Jilly Cooper's Riders Sequel After 30-Year Wait

Literary legend Jilly Cooper discusses her long-awaited sequel to Riders, the changing publishing landscape, and why her signature blend of sex and scandal remains irresistible to readers.

TS Eliot Poetry Prize 2025 Shortlist Announced

The ten-strong shortlist for the 2025 TS Eliot Prize features celebrated poets like Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, showcasing the vibrant diversity of contemporary British poetry in one of literature's most anticipated competitions.

Real-life muses for Jilly Cooper's Rupert Campbell-Black

Discover the fascinating aristocratic figures from British high society, including Queen Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles, who served as muses for Jilly Cooper's legendary literary character Rupert Campbell-Black.

Helen Garner writes book on mushroom murder case

Acclaimed Australian author Helen Garner returns with a compelling investigation into the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that shocked the nation, exploring the dark truths behind the Leongatha tragedy.

Brian Patten, Mersey Sound Poet, Dies Aged 79

Tributes pour in for Brian Patten, the celebrated Liverpool poet and final member of the legendary Mersey Sound trio, who has died aged 79, leaving behind a profound literary legacy.

Queen Camilla's heartfelt tribute to Jilly Cooper

The Queen Consort delivered a moving tribute to bestselling author Jilly Cooper at the Women's Prize for Fiction, praising her literary legacy and confessing to being a longtime fan of her 'joyous' novels.

Jilly Cooper, Bonkbuster Queen, Dies at 88

Tributes pour in for the iconic British author who revolutionised romantic fiction with her racy Rutshire Chronicles and unforgettable characters like Rupert Campbell-Black.

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