Books10 of the best summer readsFrom 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 summer.See moreMore headlinesHistorical novel named Wales Book of the YearJudges said Clear by Carys Davies was an "intricately crafted, passionate and remarkable novel".New chief has 'ambitious plans' for book festivalIsla Rosser-Owen will take up the post in Wigtown - Scotland's national book town - next month.Green light for 'largest independent bookshop'Councillors approve plans for Topping & Company Bookseller’s new city centre bookshop.Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans?Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: AI turning us into 'dumbed-down machines'Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readersThe author posted a lengthy statement challenging claims made in the Observer newspaper at the weekend.ReviewsThe 24 best books of 2024From an intense tale of two brothers to a stunning Booker winner – the very best fiction of the year.See moreWatchWhy Cher has waited until now to write her memoirCher explains why she has finally written her memoir and who it's for.2 Dec 2024BooksStriking images of women in the Black Panther PartyStephen Shames' photography offers a radically new and candid picture of the militant black power organisation.23 Feb 2024BooksBraille: What is it like to read without sight?What happens to our brains when we learn to read Braille?26 Jan 2023BooksInside the abandoned city of ancient librariesThe African town of Chinguetti is home to a large collection of forgotten ancient books. 23 Feb 2022BooksHow paper is making a comebackAs the world goes digital, paper might seem increasingly obsolete – but it is anything but.23 Feb 2022BooksPreserving the ancient art of handcrafting booksIn the digital age, the beautiful and ancient art of hand-binding books is under threat.23 Feb 2022BooksElizabeth Day: 'I felt so understood in the pages'When Elizabeth Day had a miscarriage, it was the words in a book from 1936 that helped her through it.23 Feb 2022BooksHow reading can help us cope with deathLisa Appignanesi describes how reading fiction helped her deal with bereavement.23 Feb 2022BooksMichael Rosen: 'How poetry helped me to grieve'When author Michael Rosen lost his son, he found inspiration to write again in a poem by Raymond Carver.23 Feb 2022BooksThe fiction that helped Laura Freeman recover from anorexiaHow a love of reading helped one woman recover from anorexia.23 Feb 2022BooksIs this Italy’s smallest library?One retired teacher is spreading the joy of books using his tiny mobile library.23 Feb 2022BooksThe man who lives in a library with no rulesNanie Guanlao turned his home into a library for his community in Manila.23 Feb 2022BooksThe ancient library where the books are under lock and keyStep inside the world’s largest surviving chained library.23 Feb 2022BooksBiblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of ColombiaOne man and his loyal donkeys spreading the joy of books in Colombia.23 Feb 2022BooksMore Books9 Jul 2025Penguin says it did 'all necessary due diligence' with The Salt PathRaynor Winn has defended herself against accusations she gave misleading information in the 2018 book.9 Jul 20259 Jul 2025The controversial UK clubs that kept women outSome 300 years since they first appeared, London's members-only clubs have endured and evolved. A new book explores this peculiarly British phenomenon.9 Jul 20257 Jul 2025The Salt Path author defends herself against claims she misled readersWriter Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers.7 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Six new travel books to see the world differentlyFrom a nine-month trek to a 20,000-mile motorcycle odyssey, these books will transport you across continents and inspire wonder.4 Jul 20253 Jul 2025The radical erotic novel that has divided readers"Life-changing" for some, hateable to others, Miranda July's wildly successful erotic novel All Fours about the female midlife experience has dominated the conversation.3 Jul 20251 Jul 2025New Koomson novel set on Brighton seafrontBritain's most loved Black female author Dorothy Koomson sets new novel in Brighton1 Jul 202529 Jun 2025Residents clean up pigeon poo ahead of poetry festWalking through bird poo should not be part of the Ledbury experience, a resident says.29 Jun 202529 Jun 2025'My award-winning book was ignored by 60 agents'Margaret McDonald has won the the prestigious book prize for her debut novel Glasgow Boys.29 Jun 202528 Jun 2025From smut to slow burn romances - the rise of romantasyOn Saturday, over 50 fantasy authors will descend on Belfast for a book signing followed by a fae, or fairy, themed ball.28 Jun 2025...
