Gwendoline Riley Wins £175,000 Prize for 'My Phantoms'
Author Gwendoline Riley expresses overwhelming emotion after winning a £175,000 literary award for her novel 'My Phantoms', calling the recognition unimaginable.
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Siri Hustvedt on Grief After Paul Auster's Death
Siri Hustvedt shares her profound grief and reflections on life after the death of her husband, novelist Paul Auster, from lung cancer in 2024.
Lost Federico García Lorca Poem Discovered After 93 Years
A previously unknown eight-line verse by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca has been found on the back of a manuscript, shedding light on his preoccupation with time.
Best Recent Crime and Thrillers: A Roundup of New Novels
A review of top new crime and thriller books, including Tana French's 'The Keeper' and Emma Garman's 'The Kindness of Strangers', offering immersive mysteries and atmospheric settings.
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Book Reviews: Golden Boy, Body Builders & Porcupines
Explore three compelling new novels: a retired executive's redemption in Hawaii, a girl's surreal coming-of-age, and a Hungarian immigrant's family secrets in LA.
Murder in Chianti and Other Crime Novels Reviewed
Explore reviews of three captivating crime novels: Murder in Chianti set in Tuscany, The Spirit Guide with Victorian spiritualism, and Not to Be Taken, a classic mystery.
Children's Book Roundup: Interactive, Vampire, and Dystopian Tales
Award-winning animator Dan Ojari teams with his son for a witty picture book, Louise Austin debuts a vampire series, and Patrick Ness returns to his Chaos Walking universe in this children's literature review.
Tempest's Novel on Trans Journey and Survival Released
Kae Tempest's second novel 'Having Spent Life Seeking' follows a non-binary protagonist's coming-of-age and prison release, exploring shame, addiction, and marginalised lives with lyrical compassion.
Books Like 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' to Read Next
Discover five compelling books that capture the same messy reality of motherhood, financial strain, and survival as the hit Apple TV+ series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'.
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Top 10 Must-Read Fiction Novels for Summer Holidays
Discover the hottest new fiction releases for summer, from chilling thrillers to sweeping epics. Perfect beach reads to devour by the pool or on the sand.
All-British Shortlist for Walter Scott Prize Announced
For the first time in its 17-year history, the Walter Scott Prize features an exclusively British author shortlist. The five finalists explore diverse historical and emotional landscapes.
Griefdogg: Winkler's Cryptic Tale of Human-to-Dog Metamorphosis
Michael Winkler's latest novel Griefdogg follows a man who transforms into a dog, blending bleak comedy with metaphysical inquiry into grief, identity, and environmental consciousness.
Jay McInerney on Sensitivity Readers and Final Novel
Author Jay McInerney discusses his new novel, 'See You on the Other Side,' and reflects on modern political correctness, sensitivity readers, and his literary career.
Women's Crucial Role in Nuremberg Trial Finally Recognised
Natalie Livingstone's groundbreaking book 'The Nuremberg Women' highlights eight overlooked female contributors to the historic Nazi war crimes trial, restoring their voices to the historical record.
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Audiobook Review: The Possibility of Tenderness Explores Nature
Jason Allen Paisant's audiobook, The Possibility of Tenderness, offers meditative reflections on nature and belonging, blending poetry and prose in a unique auditory experience.
DeWitt's £129k Prize Rejection Exposes Publishing Demands
Author Helen DeWitt turned down a £129,000 Windham-Campbell Prize due to exhausting promotional requirements, sparking debate about publishing's pressure on writers.
Radio 2 Book Club Award 2026 Shortlist Revealed by Sara Cox
Broadcaster Sara Cox has announced the eight finalists for the new Radio 2 Book Club Award 2026, spanning genres from thrillers to contemporary fiction. The winner will be crowned at The British Book Awards in May.
Walter Scott Prize Reveals First All-British Shortlist
The prestigious Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction announces its 2026 shortlist, featuring five British authors competing for a £25,000 top award. The novels span centuries from the Wars of the Roses to post-war Europe.
Jon Doyle's 'Communion': A Debut on Sin and Solace in Wales
Jon Doyle's debut novel 'Communion' follows Mack O'Brien, a failed seminarian in Port Talbot, as he grapples with moral dilemmas and a rekindled connection that leads to a plot of destruction.
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Toni Morrison: Editing and Writing as One Practice
Two new books explore Toni Morrison's career, revealing how her editorial work at Random House influenced her Pulitzer and Nobel prize-winning novels, blending listening and community ties.
Yesteryear Review: Tradwife Novel Falls Short of Hype
Caro Claire Burke's debut novel 'Yesteryear' explores an Instagram tradwife's downfall in pioneer times, but fails to deliver on its high-concept premise and political depth.
Sunrise on the Reaping: Haymitch's Hunger Games Ordeal
Suzanne Collins' latest Hunger Games novel, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' follows Haymitch Abernathy as he faces a rigged Quarter Quell, echoing Katniss Everdeen's trials in a gripping prequel story.
Michael Rosen Wins Hans Christian Andersen Award
Poet Michael Rosen wins the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award for writing, but misses the Bologna announcement due to post-Brexit passport rules, highlighting travel complications for UK citizens.
Vernon Katz: From Kindertransport to Oxford Scholar
Vernon Katz, who died at 98, escaped Nazi Germany via Kindertransport, became an Oxford scholar of Indian philosophy, and collaborated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on translations of sacred texts.
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Author Rejects $175k Prize Over Promotional Demands
Helen DeWitt's decision to decline the Windham-Campbell award due to promotional obligations highlights inclusivity issues and the pressures on writers in modern publishing.
Publisher Debunks False Winds of Winter Release Rumour
Bantam Books clarifies that speculation about George RR Martin's long-awaited novel is unfounded, as the author continues to work on the book amid other projects.
Blake Morrison's On Memoir: Guide to Life Writing
Blake Morrison's On Memoir offers a comprehensive A-Z guide to autobiography, exploring truth, memory, and the craft of writing personal and collective histories.
Djamel White's 'All Them Dogs' - A Neo-Noir Thriller in Dublin
Djamel White's debut novel 'All Them Dogs' is a fast-paced neo-noir crime thriller set in west Dublin, blending street slang with poetic prose to explore toxic masculinity and homoerotic desire.
Stars Feature in International Booker Prize Short Films
Toby Jones, Indira Varma, and Toheeb Jimoh lead a star-studded cast in short films for the 2026 International Booker Prize, performing extracts from six shortlisted novels.
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Oprah Winfrey Picks Maria Semple's 'Go Gentle' for Book Club
Oprah Winfrey has chosen Maria Semple's comic novel 'Go Gentle' as her latest book club selection, praising its blend of wit, wisdom, and tender insights into Stoicism and self-acceptance.
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