As Julian Barnes prepares to publish his final novel at 80, we rank his finest works of fiction, from Booker winner 'The Sense of an Ending' to the iconic 'Flaubert's Parrot'. Discover the essential reads.
Julian Barnes reveals his final book, 'Departure(s)', a hybrid of memoir and fiction exploring love, ageing, and mortality. Read our review of this poignant career finale.
Morocco and Senegal face off in a tense Afcon final in Rabat. With only 10 goals in the last 10 finals, history, not entertainment, is the priority. Kick-off 7pm GMT.
Booker Prize winner Julian Barnes reveals his new book 'Departure(s)' will be his last novel. The 80-year-old author discusses his career, health, and life in an exclusive interview.
Explore how contemporary authors, from Lily Allen to Sally Rooney, are reshaping the literary narrative around love, cheating, and polyamory in modern Britain. Discover the new wave of novels.
Madeleine Gray's new novel 'Chosen Family' is a sharp, funny exploration of female friendship, queer identity, and modern parenthood. Discover the story of Nell and Eve.
The Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco ended goalless after 90 minutes, forcing extra time. The winner will face Senegal in the final. Follow the live action and key moments.
Explore Joanna Kavenna's uncategorisable novel 'Seven', a madcap journey across Europe that questions our attempts to define reality. Discover its unique blend of satire and philosophy.
Manish Chauhan's poignant debut novel, 'Belgrave Road', offers a powerful portrait of immigrant life and forbidden love in Leicester. Discover this story of hope and destiny.
Review of Patrick Charnley's moving debut novel 'This, My Second Life', drawing on his near-death experience. A tale of convalescence in Cornwall published by Hutchinson Heinemann (£16.99).
Rhett Davis's speculative novel 'Arborescence' explores mass human-to-tree transformation as a satirical solution to ecological and social crises. Read our review.
A review of Erin Somers's witty novel 'The Ten Year Affair', a piercing portrait of millennial anxiety, failed passion, and middle-age disillusionment in modern New York. Discover the adultery story a generation deserves.
After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.
After 35 years teaching creative writing, a prize-winning author shares unconventional wisdom for aspiring novelists. Discover why you should embrace ambition, oddness, and forget the daily writing rule. Start your unique story today.
Grace Murray's witty and assured debut novel, 'Blank Canvas', explores a student's life-changing lie. Read our review of this energisingly original work from a remarkable young British author.
Author Nana Ama Addo-Brenyah's debut novel 'The Party Season' captures Ghana's vibrant Detty December, filling a gap in contemporary fiction. Discover how she translated the energy onto the page.
Acclaimed author Daniyal Mueenuddin's debut novel, 'This Is Where the Serpent Lives', is a brutal, funny epic of power and class in Pakistan, tipped to be a major literary success in 2026.
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
A fresh trove of 68 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveals disturbing details, including passages from 'Lolita' on a woman's body, crossbows, and drug references. Read the latest.
A review of Anna North's novel 'Bog Queen', which weaves together a modern forensic pathologist and an Iron Age druid discovered in a peat bog. Does the story live up to its intriguing premise?
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.
Liverpool face Leeds United in a Premier League clash mirroring the 1965 FA Cup final. With both teams in erratic form, can the Reds regain their groove or will Leeds spring another upset? Kick-off is at 5.30pm GMT.
US figure skater Ilia Malinin lands a record seven quadruple jumps to win the Grand Prix Final, cementing his status as Olympic favourite. Read the full report.
George Clarke's path to the Strictly Come Dancing final is under threat as Karen Carney surges ahead. Could the quarter-final see a major upset? Read the full analysis.
A poignant new project reveals the profound and personal messages people would leave in a 'very last letter'. Discover the common themes of love, regret, and hope.
West Ham United mourns the passing of Billy Bonds, their record appearance holder and two-time FA Cup-winning captain, voted the club's greatest ever player. Read his remarkable story.
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.