The Traitors cast: Ex-detective and crime novelist among new contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
Music in 2026: Who’s releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.
Queen Elizabeth II’s most iconic outfits ahead of royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
The Salt Path and 2025’s most scandalous books
In 2025, personal stories proved popular and powerful – but several controversies raised questions about the future of the memoir genre.
12 books you need to read in 2026
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism...
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social...
David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children’s Book Festival
Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.