The Other Bennet Sister cast on why we love Austen
Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Galashiels book gifting project to encourage reading proves a hit
Hundreds of books have been wrapped and delivered to shops, cafes and bus stops in Galashiels.
Exhibition shows Jane Austen’s life in ‘dismal’ Oxford
The exhibition at St John's College shows Georgian Oxford through the eyes of the Austen family.
Drawings by Gruffalo illustrator to be auctioned for Jersey children
Four colour drawings by Axel Scheffler are to be auctioned to raise money to buy books for children.
Reading is ‘the best thing’ for children, Oxfordshire author says
Sylvia Vetta and Paterson Joseph speak on the importance of books ahead of Oxford Indie Book Fair.
‘History has treated her badly’: Hamnet and the 400-year-old mystery around Shakespeare’s wife and son
Oscar-tipped new film Hamnet imagines the home life of William and Agnes Shakespeare – and the "soul-crushing" loss of their child. It's a powerful...
Superman edition found in mum’s attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
Three brothers had discovered the rare Superman comic in pristine condition under a stack of newspapers in their late mother's attic.
Wolverhampton Literature Festival guest line-up announced
The literature festival returns to Wolverhampton from 6-8 February.