Literature1 day agoNew children's book festival 'open to everyone'Brimscombe Mill Kids Book Fest is offering free tickets to enable more children to come along.1 day ago2 days agoNew book festival launched in cityThe main aim of October's event is to share a passion for reading and help improve literacy levels.2 days ago2 days agoThe author unearthing the past in his local graveyardsA Wigtown bookseller draws insipration from graveyards across Galloway to write a book.2 days ago2 days ago'I sell crime novels - now I'm a character in one'A bookshop owner from York has won a competition to have a character named after her in a new book.2 days ago3 days ago'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.3 days ago3 days agoKate Mosse's new book is a 'love letter' to SussexAuthor Kate Mosse says Sussex in autumn is "like nowhere else" as her latest book is published.3 days ago4 days agoCostumes, games and music at hobbit festivalModern clothing is not allowed, as Tolkien fans have the opportunity to dress as a hobbit.4 days ago4 days agoThe extraordinary story of author Barbara CartlandAlthough 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?4 days ago6 days agoHow 'obscene' poem Howl reshaped US free speechAllan Ginsberg's graphic verse had a seismic effect on American society. When two people were put on trial for selling it, the judgement was a landmark moment in loosening censorship.6 days ago...
