Category : Literature Books


Alameddine Wins National Book Award 2025

Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing Gaza crisis and US immigration. Read the full story about this politically charged ceremony.

Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79

British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.

Charlotte Bingham: MI5 Novelist Dies Aged 83

Charlotte Bingham, acclaimed novelist and TV scriptwriter behind hits like No, Honestly, has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable journey from MI5 secretary to bestselling author.

Ferguson's Book Pulped After Epstein Links Scrutiny

Sarah Ferguson's children's book 'Flora and Fern: Kindness Along the Way' has been withdrawn and pulped following renewed scrutiny over her Jeffrey Epstein connections. Discover the full story.

Malala's personal journey in revealing new book

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai shares her experiences with loneliness, university life, and mental health in her new book 'Finding My Way'. Discover the human side of the activist.

Joe Sacco's Visual Reportage on Indian Riots

Explore Joe Sacco's masterful graphic novel on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, examining sectarian violence and colonial legacies in modern India. A vital work of visual journalism.

Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark

Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.

Authors Dumped from NZ Book Prize for AI Covers

New Zealand's premier book awards disqualify multiple authors for using AI in cover designs, sparking debate about technology's role in creative industries. Discover the implications.

David Nicholls adapts Adrian Mole for BBC

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole gets a 10-part BBC adaptation led by David Nicholls and featuring Caitlin Moran. Discover the return of the 80s literary icon.

How Reading Fiction Makes You More Empathetic

Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to rediscover reading for pleasure in a distracted world. Start your journey today!

Ranking Salman Rushdie's 10 Best Literary Works

Explore our definitive ranking of Salman Rushdie's greatest books, from his Booker Prize-winning masterpiece to his powerful recent memoir. Discover the essential reads from one of Britain's most celebrated authors.

Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis

Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.

Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD

Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.

John Updike: A Life in Letters Explored

Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal struggles, and enduring legacy in American literature.

Pushkin Heist: Rare Books Stolen Across Europe

Investigation reveals how 170 rare Russian classics were stolen from European libraries. Was it opportunistic crime or a coordinated operation? Listen to the full podcast.

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