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. August 16, 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. August 15, 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. August 12, 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... August 10, 2026
Books & Fiction Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain’s boss James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled. August 7, 2026
Books & Fiction Wigtown Book festival weathers Storm Amy with increased ticket sales Organisers say staff and volunteers went "above and beyond to keep the show on the road". August 2, 2026
Books & Fiction From Woolf to Poldark, the Cornwall that inspires writers How has Cornwall inspired Winston Graham, EV Thompson, Virginia Woolf and Daphne du Maurier? August 1, 2026
Books & Fiction Exhibition shows Jane Austen’s life in ‘dismal’ Oxford The exhibition at St John's College shows Georgian Oxford through the eyes of the Austen family. July 31, 2026
Books & Fiction Sally Doherty: ‘Chopstick Sally’ allows author to feel more included Sally Doherty, who lives in Surrey, was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in May 2006. July 29, 2026