Books

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Scheme founders Colin Wade and Laury Conn smiling for the camera in front of a bookshelf in the Mostly Books shop in Abingdon.

'We have helped 100 new authors get into book shops'

The 1in200 scheme is helping independent authors get their books displayed in local shops and cafes.

10 hrs ago

Kate Mosse stands at a lectern speaking at an event. She is wearing an orange jacket over a dark top and is standing beside two microphones mounted on the lectern. The lectern has a pale blue panel on the front. The background is black, with stage lighting illuminating the speaker and lectern.

Kate Mosse's new book is a 'love letter' to Sussex

Author Kate Mosse says Sussex in autumn is "like nowhere else" as her latest book is published.

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Barbara wears an all pink outfit and smiles at the camera while stood in front of a white car (Credit: Getty Images)

The extraordinary story of author Barbara Cartland

Although Barbara Cartland sold around 750 million books, you'd struggle to find a copy in a bookshop today. Why has the UK's master of romantic fiction disappeared from memory?

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2 days ago

A split screen image of Axel Sheffler, a character from Gruffalo Granny and Julia Donaldson.

Gruffalo Granny illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying'

Axel Scheffler and author Dame Julia Donaldson spoke to BBC News about the latest book series.

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5 days ago

British fashion designer Paul Smith is pictured in a replica of his design studio as he launches an exhibition entitled "Hello, My Name is Paul Smith" at the Design Museum in London, on November 14, 2013

How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world

As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.

5 days ago

A small yellow wooden shelter decorated with a bold blue and turquoise wave design and a pitched roof bearing the carved title 'Little Library'. Two glazed exterior doors. Inside two shelves hold a colourful mix of paperbacks and hardbacks with visible titles including 'The Tesla Files' and 'The Slot'. In the foreground a woman with her hair tied back stands beside the case, reading the pages of an open book she holds in her hand, with a blurred backdrop suggesting a seafront promenade setting complete with decking, planters and a glimpse of a nearby building sign.

Book swaps turn seafront into open-air library

Holidaymakers and locals are urged to borrow, exchange, or replace books in the Little Libraries.

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6 days ago

Three women browsing the shelves of a bookshop. They are all blonde with their backs to the camera, facing the shelves.

Social media inspiring new generation of bookworms

Whether it is viral novels or emerging subgenres, BookTok is influencing people's reading habits.

6 days ago

8 days ago

Rob Brydon smiling at the camera. He had brown hair and wearing a brown jacket. There's a big pink butterfly sign behind him with Dolly written in yellow.

Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon's regret at turning down Dolly Parton interview

The comedian visited Dollywood in his BBC series Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk road trip.

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4 Sept 2026

'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal after assaults

The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.

4 Sept 2026