David Walliams dropped by publisher after allegations
HarperCollins UK has severed ties with children's author David Walliams following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Walliams strongly denies the claims. Read the full story.
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David Walliams dropped by publisher over behaviour claims
HarperCollins has ended its publishing deal with David Walliams following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female staff. The children's author had sold £100m worth of books for the firm.
Publisher HarperCollins UK drops David Walliams
HarperCollins UK will not publish new titles from David Walliams, citing employee well-being. The bestselling children's author has been contacted for comment. Read the latest.
Yael van der Wouden on the Books That Shaped Her
Author Yael van der Wouden reveals the books that defined her life, from a teenage letter to Jonathan Safran Foer to finding comfort in Austen. Discover her literary influences.
Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
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.
Erotica Novel's Child Reference Leads to Court Case
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.
Fran Lebowitz's Hilarious Takes on Modern Life
Acclaimed author Fran Lebowitz shares her unfiltered opinions on everything from leaf blowers and hiking to dinner parties and contemporary novels in this exclusive interview.
James Joyce and Sylvia Plath's hidden hardship revealed
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund case files expose financial struggles of famous authors including James Joyce and Doris Lessing through personal letters and documents.
Tessa Hadley Reveals Her Literary Influences
Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.
Sally Rooney warns of UK book ban over Palestine
Author Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban, risking withdrawal of existing titles. Follow the High Court case.
Knausgård's New Novel Explores Ambition's Dark Side
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård discusses his new London-set novel The School of Night, the Faustian cost of artistic ambition, and living with literary fallout. Discover his latest work.
The Hiding Place: Kate Mildenhall's New Thriller
Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
John Updike: A Life in Letters Explored
Explore John Updike's remarkable correspondence spanning 60 years, revealing his literary genius, personal struggles, and enduring legacy in American literature.
Tom Gauld's Booker Prize Cartoon Captures Author Pain
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly captures the author experience of missing out on the Booker Prize shortlist. Discover his witty take on literary disappointment.
AI-Powered Publishing Scam Targets UK Authors
A sophisticated global publishing scam using AI-generated staff and fake testimonials is targeting aspiring authors in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Learn how to protect yourself.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.
Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall, inquest finds
An inquest concludes author Dame Jilly Cooper died from catastrophic head injuries after a fall at her Gloucestershire home. Read the full details.
Jilly Cooper died from head injury after fall
Author Dame Jilly Cooper died from a traumatic head injury sustained in a fall at her Gloucestershire home, an inquest has confirmed. The beloved 'bonkbuster' novelist was 88.
Dame Jilly Cooper's cause of death confirmed
Beloved author Dame Jilly Cooper died at 88 from a head injury after a fall at her Gloucestershire home. The coroner confirmed an accidental death.
Helen Garner's Prize-Winning Diaries Explore Female Violence
Australian literary icon Helen Garner discusses her Baillie Gifford Prize-winning diaries, exploring female violence, truth-telling, and the raw honesty that defines her work.
Hollinghurst wins David Cohen Lifetime Award
Celebrated British novelist Alan Hollinghurst receives the distinguished David Cohen Prize for Literature, recognising his exceptional lifetime contribution to writing.
Palestinian author freed from Israeli prisons
Acclaimed writer and political prisoner Nasser Abu Srour returns to Gaza after release from Israeli detention, having written a celebrated novel while incarcerated.
Danielewski's 1200-page Western 'Tom's Crossing'
The House of Leaves author breaks 13-year silence with monumental western novel exploring American frontier mythology in his signature experimental style.
Rushdie reveals PTSD battle after stabbing attack
The Booker Prize-winning author opens up about lasting psychological trauma and physical recovery in his first major interview since the life-threatening assault.
Margaret Atwood's Life Story: The Book of Lives
Literary icon Margaret Atwood's long-awaited autobiography 'The Book of Lives' delivers a breathtaking journey through her extraordinary life and career, offering unprecedented insight into the mind behind The Handmaid's Tale.
Tom Gauld's tribute to late author's desk
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld unveils a touching visual eulogy exploring the silent stories left behind on a late great author's desk in his latest Guardian cartoon.
Camden Murders Inspire Groundbreaking True Crime Book
Discover how a series of brutal Camden murders inspired a groundbreaking new book that's gripping true crime readers across Britain
Derek Owusu: From non-reader to literary star at 24
Award-winning author Derek Owusu reveals his remarkable journey from never reading a book until his mid-twenties to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices.
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