Books & Fiction Bookshop owner: ‘I feel like we’re bringing people together’ Vicki Shenkin Kerr says her independent bookshop is becoming a community space for events. January 20, 2026
Books & Fiction Having my novel published at 22 is insane, says Norfolk author Grace Murray says she feels "lucky and grateful" to have taken part in the WriteNow scheme. January 20, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘A wicked wife’: The truth about Tudor England’s ‘most hated woman’ Was 16th-Century aristocrat Jane Boleyn a treacherous, "sex-mad" spy – or was she a convenient scapegoat? A new historical thriller, Boleyn Traitor, explores her... January 19, 2026
Culture desk Man interviewed by police after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set The interview is part of an investigation into chants about Israel Defence Forces at the festival. January 19, 2026
Culture desk BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate’s offensive social media posts A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media. January 19, 2026
Books & Fiction Judging Booker Prize is agony, says Sarah Jessica Parker The Sex and the City star is one of the judges for this year's award and has revealed its shortlist. January 18, 2026
Books & Fiction Heated Rivalry author: I thought ice-hockey romance was too steamy for TV Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable". January 18, 2026
Books & Fiction Crime author Denise Mina says book festival is like the ‘spine’ of her career Crime writer Denise Mina has been a stalwart of Aye Write since it started in 2005, only missing three. January 17, 2026
Culture desk Hambling painting raffle for Woodbridge church heating hits £13k St Mary's Church is raffling a Maggi Hambling artwork to raise funds for a low-carbon heating system. January 17, 2026