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. May 21, 2026
Books & Fiction Julian Barnes: Author discusses his ‘final’ novel Departure(s), living with cancer, and the future of fiction The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction. May 18, 2026
Books & Fiction Doctor Who and Wednesday star at Rushden library comic convention Evangeline Maddams says the event is a good way of attracting people to the library. May 16, 2026
Books & Fiction Fans mark Austen’s 250th birthday in Regency style People from across the world donned period costumes during the 10-day Jane Austen Festival in Bath. May 15, 2026
Books & Fiction Dumfries and Galloway hosts literary residency for the first time Applications are open for the Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship, being hosted in Dumfries and Galloway. May 14, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘The most desolate place in the world’: The sea of ice that inspired Frankenstein This French glacier has given rise to countless works of art in the past 200 years. Paintings, photos and satellites reveal how the site... May 12, 2026
Books & Fiction Cambridge study suggests ‘poetic obsession’ with lawnmowers Academic research suggests British poets have written about mowing the lawn for nearly 375 years. May 11, 2026
Books & Fiction Family of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses hospital of negligence over son’s death A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old. May 9, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘Addictive’ diaries win prestigious non-fiction prize Helen Garner's How to End a Story: Collected Diaries is first diary to win Baillie Gifford prize. May 8, 2026