Books
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United Kingdom
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Longlist announced
11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines…
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Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations as more accusers speak
The celebrated British author behind “Good Omens” and “The Sandman” has released a statement following further allegations of sexual assault.…
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Best climate fiction reads 2024: Meet the finalists of a new UK prize
The first-ever Climate Fiction prize has announced its longlist of books – and they’re all written by women. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Sarah Jessica Parker on the 2025 Booker Prize judging panel
Sarah Jessica Parker is a judge on the newly announced panel for the 2025 Booker Prize. The ‘Sex and the…
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Mexico
5 writers you can meet at FIL Guadalajara 2024
Every year, thousands of readers gather for the most important literary event in Mexico: the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL).…
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United Kingdom
Baillie Gifford prize winner rejects award over fossil fuel ties
Richard Flanagan has been awarded the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction for his book “Question 7” but refused the award…
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British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel Orbital wins the Booker Prize for fiction
British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday (Nov 12) with Orbital, a short, wonder-filled novel…
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United Kingdom
Rachel Cusk wins the Goldsmiths Prize for ‘Parade’
It’s the British writers 12th novel and fourth nomination for the prize. ADVERTISEMENT Rachel Cusk’s novel “Parade” has won the…
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United Kingdom
Book on endangered languages wins coveted British culture award
Ross Perlin won the annual award for his book ‘Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues’. ADVERTISEMENT A…
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Germany
German Peace Prize winner appeals for arms for Ukraine
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. During her acceptance speech,…
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