Books & Fiction Kent-based author donates over 30,000 to help literacy rates The author, Tolá Okogwu, also donates books to refugee camps across Africa and Asia. January 29, 2026
Books & Fiction Traitors crime writer in Oswestry literary festival line-up The festival is set to coincide with International Women's Day and will also feature local authors. January 26, 2026
Books & Fiction Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon to become a children’s author Welsh actor and comedian Rob Brydon's first children's book is inspired by his own family pet. January 23, 2026
Books & Fiction Having my novel published at 22 is insane, says Norfolk author Grace Murray says she feels "lucky and grateful" to have taken part in the WriteNow scheme. January 20, 2026
Books & Fiction Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria’s healthcare under the spotlight after death of author’s child Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies. January 17, 2026
Books & Fiction Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68 His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast. January 14, 2026
Books & Fiction Family of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses hospital of negligence over son’s death A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old. January 11, 2026
Books & Fiction TfL celebrates the 40th anniversary of Poems on the Underground In 1986 the first Poems on the Underground appeared as part of an "art for all'" project. January 8, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘I took up poetry to help deal with anxiety’ Steven Beattie, who works at the Royal Stoke Hospital, is to be Stoke-on-Trent's next poet laureate. January 5, 2026