Books11 mins agoLibrary is 'bridging cultures and building friendships'Kennington residents fundraise for the much-needed resource which will open on 10 October.11 mins ago2 days agoWhy a new TV version of Carrie is annoying peopleReleasing next week, the latest take on Stephen King's novel has been criticised for its casting. The heroine is a softer, more conventional-looking character than in the book.2 days ago3 days agoFinding Iris Murdoch artwork in attic 'a thrill'An expert on the author describes discovering 80 unknown works by the writer in Oxford.3 days ago4 days agoOverdue fines to be scrapped at libraries in DevonDevon County Council hopes the change will encourage more people to borrow books.4 days ago4 days agoFamily's love of books helped author break stereotypesNadia Shireen says people from South Asian backgrounds were not expected to become authors.4 days ago6 days agoScottish crime writer Peter May dies aged 74May was one of Scotland's most prolific television and crime writers and sold 15 million books around the world.6 days ago26 Sept 2026Library's first edition reveals Austen's early fansSeveral first editions were bought by the 2nd Marquess of Bath during the author's lifetime.26 Sept 202625 Sept 2026Festival 'shines a light' on Scotland's national book townA range of local, national and international authors head to Wigtown for its annual literary celebration.25 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Stephen Graham father-son book 'really special'Psychology lecturer Orly Klein says the link up with Stephen Graham was "an amazing stroke of luck".24 Sept 2026...
