Books & Literature
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Emily St. John Mandel: 'I don't want to write something relentlessly bleak'
The science-fiction novelist talks to Alison Flood about her latest book Exit Party, a tale of parallel worlds that is the October read for the New Scientist Book Club
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Sophie Raworth brings running and reading together at Harrogate Literature Festival
BBC journalist Sophie Raworth joined a rainy Harrogate 5k after discussing her memoir at a literary lunch
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI
Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel
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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
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The new little Darlington book box where you never know what you might find
Darlington book lovers have a new place to find their next read after a Little Free Library opened on Worton Drive.
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Isabel Allende wins €1m Spanish literary prize under pseudonym
Chilean-American author awarded Premio Planeta for sequel to her 1982 debut novel, The House of the Spirits
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New book reveals the tragic story behind one of New Wave's greatest bands
York author Miles Salter explores the fame, tragedy and turmoil behind The Pretenders in a compelling new book.
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I am slowing down and the ideas don't come as quickly now, admits Ian Rankin
The bestselling crime writer talks about his first standalone novel in 20 years and his plans for the fictional detective’s 40th anniversary.
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Haworth bookshop announces packed programme of autumn author events
A BOOKSHOP is inviting readers to enjoy a season of stories, from eerie horrors to heartwarming tales
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Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
Wilderness Songs review: Hidden sounds of nature brought to life in fascinating new book
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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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North East families invited to coastal book hunt and literacy day
Families can join Sunderland’s Look for the Book on October 10, with a coastal book hunt, swaps, theatre and Little Libraries supporting literacy.
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Everything you need to know as Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events
Book lovers are set to descend on Durham this weekend as the Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events celebrating literature, creativity and debate.
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Tales of the unexpected at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
Hemingway performed in a sauna is set to be an unusual highlight of the forthcoming Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
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Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026
Most prestigious literature prize goes to Canadian known for genre-crossing works such as Autobiography of Red
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Tayari Jones' novel 'Kin' wins the Kirkus Prize for fiction, earning a $50,000 award
Tayari Jones' novel “Kin” has won the Kirkus Prize for fiction
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Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.
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Oprah Winfrey taps a 'riveting' debut novel for her book club
Oprah Winfrey has chosen Amanda Rizkalla's debut novel, “Hungered,” as her new book club pick
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Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI
The author of “The AGI Chronicles” says his book “was written by a very tired, overworked, under-slept human being.”
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Ex-Channel 4 News anchor turns love of A Hard Day's Night into a fantastic BFI Film Classics book
When Johnny Marr says he loves your new book you know you are onto a winner.
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The Durham girl from a 'cursed' family who became the greatest love poet
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
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Why do we have hair – on our heads and elsewhere? A new book explores
Anxious and Hairy: Why do we have hair – on our heads and elsewhere? A new book explores
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New Hartlepool festival to celebrate writers, readers and poetry
Hartlepool Headland Literature Festival launches on October 3, bringing authors, poets and readers together for talks, workshops, signings and…
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The best new science-fiction books of October 2026
From Becky Chambers to Audrey Niffenegger, there are some heavy hitters with new sci-fi novels out this month – and a hefty dose of time travel, says Alison Flood
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Literary icon Sir Ben Okri to talk in Harrogate about the 'importance of storytelling in challenging times'
It’s 35 years since Sir Ben Okri made a splash in the literary world when he won the Booker Prize for Fiction with his acclaimed novel The Famished Road but Harrogate audiences will shortly get the chance to hear the literary icon tell all about his new book