Books & Fiction Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children’s author, dies aged 87 He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum. August 1, 2025
Books & Fiction Poems inspired by Manx patron saint to be revealed at festival Michael Manning will perform seven new poems inspired by the island's patron saint St Maughold. July 29, 2025
Books & Fiction Competition-winning friendship poems open Latitude festival Minecraft and friendship inspire the winning contributions from the young poets. July 26, 2025
Books & Fiction Nick Cave donates 2,000 books to Oxfam charity shop in Brighton The Into My Arms singer has helped increase the charity shop's takings three-fold, its staff says. July 23, 2025
Books & Fiction Buzzy titles to blockbusters: 10 of the best summer reads From buzzy titles like Vincent Latronico's Perfection to Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest blockbuster, here's our pick of the best books to escape with this... July 20, 2025
Books & Fiction New Wigtown Book Festival chief has ‘ambitious plans’ Isla Rosser-Owen will take up the post in Wigtown - Scotland's national book town - next month. July 17, 2025
Books & Fiction North East homelessness chronicled by 100 poets An anthology of 100 poems by 100 North East writers will raise money for people sleeping rough. July 14, 2025
Books & Fiction The secret of the perfect political slogan Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success. July 11, 2025
Books & Fiction What are the allegations against The Salt Path author? Writer Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers. July 8, 2025