Books & Fiction Michael Longley: The poet whose work ranged from nature to civil strife One of Northern Ireland’s best known poets, Michael Longley has died at the age of 85. January 24, 2025
Books & Fiction Overdue George Orwell novel returned to Hull library after 50 years The copy of George Orwell's novel has a signature "musty" smell, according to the library. January 21, 2025
Books & Fiction Wolverhampton Literature Festival set to host authors, comedians and a former drummer The festival will run from 31 January to 2 February at venues across Wolverhampton. January 18, 2025
Books & Fiction DI Jimmy Perez moves to Orkney in new Ann Cleeves book The Killing Stones will see Perez head south from his home in Shetland to a new location in Orkney. January 15, 2025
Books & Fiction Bookshop owner: ‘I feel like we’re bringing people together’ Vicki Shenkin Kerr says her independent bookshop is becoming a community space for events. January 12, 2025
Books & Fiction Andrée Blouin – Africa’s overlooked independence heroine Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré. January 9, 2025
Books & Fiction Literature: Experts fear BookTok fantasy threatens Welsh culture While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others. January 6, 2025
Books & Fiction ‘Love of horror made me a bestselling author at 24’ Bill Wood's debut novel is inspired by horror movies and thrillers he loved as a teen. January 3, 2025
Books & Fiction Deadline looms in hunt for Peterborough’s next poet laureate The poet laureate promotes poetry in the city and is an ambassador for the arts community. December 31, 2024