Huw Aaron's illustrated tale of a green blob bedtime story has been crowned the overall winner of the Waterstones children's book prize, with Janeen Hayat and SF Williamson also taking category awards.
Rebecca Gransden's 'Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group' and Nell Osborne's 'Ghost Driver' share the award, with judges praising their innovative storytelling and literary merit.
Damian Barr's fictionalised biography explores the romance and rise of artists Bobby MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, narrated by Michael Abubakar, capturing their bohemian London life and tragic fall.
From Wordsworth's snowy London to Grenfell's tragedies, explore how silence in English literature inspires, terrifies, and comforts across centuries.
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Glenn Storhaug, a revered literary editor and mentor, passed away at 78. His career spanned decades, shaping the works of renowned authors and fostering new talent in the publishing world.
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.
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.
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.
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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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, 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.
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.
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 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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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.
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.
Arundhati Roy, Lyse Doucet, and four other authors are shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Nonfiction, highlighting gender imbalance in UK nonfiction awards.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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'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.
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.
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.
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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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.
