Books & Fiction Glastonbury Festival’s new staff member to ‘immortalise’ eventSally Jenkinson wandered around the site looking for inspiration during the five-day event. July 9, 2024
Books & Fiction The dark side of Roald DahlRoald Dahl was an unpleasant man who wrote macabre books – and yet children around the world adore them. Perhaps this shouldn’t surprise us,... July 8, 2024
Books & Fiction Benjamin Zephaniah exhibition opens in BirminghamA family spokesperson says the exhibition is "an amazing, iconic and beautiful tribute to Benjamin". July 7, 2024
Books & Fiction Bradford Literature Festival: Visitors praise event 10 years onFestival has grown over the decade it has been running and is praised for its diversity. July 5, 2024
Books & Fiction Reading: New app introduced at town’s librariesThe app can be used to reserve or renew books in any of the town's libraries. July 5, 2024
Books & Fiction Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children’s laureateWriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce will champion reading and children's books in the two-year role. July 3, 2024
Books & Fiction Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter Prize for her ‘powerful voice’Roy is a Booker Prize-winning author and has written about human rights issues, and war and capitalism. June 29, 2024
Books & Fiction Queen updates royal Dolls’ House with tiny modern booksThe Windsor Castle collection now includes a copy of The Gruffalo which is less than two inches tall. June 28, 2024