Essex Book Festival announces Shami Chakrabarti in its line-up
The month-long festival is featuring about 250 writers and artists at venues across the county.
Wolverhampton poetry event will mark World Suicide Prevention Day
People will be invited to share and hear poems about mental health, wellbeing, hope and recovery.
Norman Nicholson museum in Millom home approved
It is hoped the project will celebrate the poet's life and attract more visitors to Millom.
Polari Prize organisers cancel book prize over trans controversy
Several authors withdrew from the Polari Prize longlist following comments made by writer John Boyne.
The lost 1934 novel that gave a chilling warning about the horrors of Nazi Germany
Published years before WW2, Sally Carson's prescient novel captures the dawn of Nazi tyranny in a small German town – and remains relevant today.
Great Yarmouth-born Black Beauty author honoured on horse model
A life-size model of a horse is being painted with images of Anna Sewell as part of an art trail.
Nicola Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling
In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".
Durham Book Festival’s line-up to spotlight home-grown talent
Organisers say this year's line-up showcases home-grown authors from different generations.