Books & Fiction Heated Rivalry: Boys’ Love, the Asian gay romance genre that came first Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community. February 28, 2026
Books & Fiction From Woolf to Poldark, the Cornwall that inspires writers How has Cornwall inspired Winston Graham, EV Thompson, Virginia Woolf and Daphne du Maurier? February 25, 2026
Books & Fiction Plymouth Literary Festival return to be ‘major cultural moment’ A literary festival is returning to Devon for the first time in almost a decade this weekend. February 22, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘Innovative’ poet chosen as East Riding’s first young laureate Elspeth Snelling, from Beverley, will receive support to help develop her career as a poet. February 19, 2026
Books & Fiction Michael Laskey ‘astonished’ to receive King’s Gold Medal for Poetry Michael Laskey says he is "still finding it hard to believe" after receiving the recognition. February 16, 2026
Books & Fiction Kent author shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize SF Williamson's debut novel A Language of Dragons is in the Books for Older Readers category. February 10, 2026
Books & Fiction Julian Barnes: Author discusses his ‘final’ novel Departure(s), living with cancer, and the future of fiction The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction. February 7, 2026
Books & Fiction Heated Rivalry author: I thought ice-hockey romance was too steamy for TV Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable". February 4, 2026
Books & Fiction Wolverhampton Literature Festival: All you need to know Plan out which events you will attend during the city's three-day literature festival next weekend. February 1, 2026