Books17 hrs agoTown to host 'amazingly ambitious' book festivalGuests attending the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest include Lee Child, Miriam Margolyes and Sir Alan Ayckbourn.17 hrs ago18 hrs agoPublisher apologises to author Kate Clanchy four years after book controversyKate Clanchy was accused of using racist descriptions of children in her book.18 hrs ago2 days agoSir Anthony Hopkins on playing the infamous Hannibal LecterThe Oscar-winning actor sat down with the BBC's Katie Razzall ahead of the release of his auto-biography We did OK, Kid. 2 days ago3 days agoAmnesty held in bid to find overdue library booksAll fines will be waived for the duration of the book amnesty which is being held throughout November.3 days ago5 days agoHow Scotland shaped Frankenstein on page and screenThe latest film of the classic tale uses Scottish locations which inspired director Guillermo Del Toro.5 days ago25 Oct 2025'Literary festival audiences bigger than ever'Birmingham Literature Festival attracted more than 4,000 people - up by 500 compared to last year.25 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Pupils on Book Week: 'It's all about spies and crime'Book week: Belfast primary school pupils discuss their favourite reads24 Oct 202524 Oct 2025The real story behind the Nuremberg trialsThe Nazi high command was put on trial 80 years ago in 1945. The new film Nuremberg draws on a little-known detail of the tribunal to ask enduring questions about the nature of evil.24 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Booker Prize launches new award for children's fiction including young judgesThe prize will be judged by both adults and children, with the first award to be announced in 2027.24 Oct 2025...
