Michael Longley: Film delves into work of award-wining poet
Award-winning poet Michael Longley shares insights on what has inspired his work in a new BBC film.
In History: Toni Morrison on why ‘writing for black people is tough’
One of the great 20th-Century novelists, Morrison consciously aimed her work at black American readers. In a 2003 interview, she told the BBC about...
Couple to Throuple: How polyamory is becoming a ‘new normal’
TV show Couple to Throuple sees couples invite a third into their relationship. Along with book More: A Memoir of Open Marriage, it reflects...
Reading: New app introduced at town’s libraries
The app can be used to reserve or renew books in any of the town's libraries.
Queen updates royal Dolls’ House with tiny modern books
The Windsor Castle collection now includes a copy of The Gruffalo which is less than two inches tall.
Gabriel García Márquez, Stephen King and Elif Shafak: 45 of 2024’s most anticipated books
From literary heavyweights to crime thrillers, 45 of the most anticipated books of 2024 – including a new Stephen King and a look at...
Wrexham: Book-loving boy reads to care home residents
People at the care home say Harri's visits "light up" their afternoon.
Who was Robert Burns and why do we celebrate Burns Night?
Burns Night is celebrated in honour of the life of Robert Burns, an internationally-known Scottish poet