Books & Fiction Wolverhampton Literature Festival set to host authors, comedians and a former drummer The festival will run from 31 January to 2 February at venues across Wolverhampton. March 8, 2026
Books & Fiction Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55 The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. March 5, 2026
Books & Fiction Britain’s Got Talent poet from Essex describes surreal experience Sonny Green, from Southend-on-Sea, says performing for the ITV judges was "surreal". March 5, 2026
Books & Fiction Overdue Leeds Central Library books returned 50 years late The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop. March 3, 2026
Books & Fiction Six-year-old author to receive national honour Child author Jayce from Birmingham is set to be recognised for his work to inspire other children. March 2, 2026
Books & Fiction Manx poems are part of my identity, says former Isle of Man Bard Annie Kissack's new collection of about 70 poems includes some written in the Manx language. March 1, 2026
Books & Fiction Heated Rivalry: Boys’ Love, the Asian gay romance genre that came first Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community. March 1, 2026
Books & Fiction Ann Cleeves: Author behind Shetland series says more books to come The author said she had intended The Killing Stones to be a "one off" but now thinks she will write more. February 27, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘When the other side declares war on you, you still have to do the job’: Clinton on being president and his new thriller Former US President Bill Clinton and best-selling author James Patterson sat down with the BBC to discuss how real life informed their new political... February 26, 2026