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Paul Lynch was awarded the 2023 Boke Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song'. (Credit: Getty Images

Breaking Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize 2023

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Ad Feature Discover writer Sierra Ernesto Xavier’s latest book – Distortion

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Britney Spears memoir: heartbreaking origin behind her middle name

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Britney Spears book: 7 revelations about her childhood in Louisiana

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Britney Spears book: Secret behind ...Baby One More Time singing voice

If you love fantasy fiction with plenty of drama, make The Amber Menhir by Jonathan N. Pruitt your next read. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Book review: new fantasy fiction novel

Amanda Holden climbs to the top of Blackpool Tower

Jemima Atar is a multifaceted author with an expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and psychology. Having already published a memoir and bestselling poetry collection, she is now looking to establish herself as a powerful new voice in the world of literary fiction with her forthcoming novel, Pourquoi. Picture - supplied.

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The Secret Club and the Manafuls by Dorimalia Waiau invites readers to a magical world – but danger awaits. Picture - supplied.

Ad Feature New novel for young teens promises a secret club and another dimension

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What happened to Lil Tay?

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Ad Feature ‘A compelling travelogue’ – book review of a voyage of self-discovery

The Fate We Make - Book One: Heartbreak by Simone Warren explores how intergenerational trauma and suffering in silence can carry a heavy penalty on our lives, unless we resolve to break the cycle. Submitted image

Ad Feature New book: Memoir is a compelling raw and personal emotional journey

What does the word 'woke' mean?

Visit global attractions with Google on International Museum Day 2023

Tom Hanks with new book and film roles in Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Castaway and Sully (PA / Getty / Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

Tom Hanks' book on movie magic fails to 'reach for the sky' - review

May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day 2023 explained - when is it?

The rise of AI books written by ChatGPT: why it's not the end of human literature (Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

AI-written books may not be the end of human literature Suswati Basu

Kate Saunders poses with her Children’s Award winning book ‘Five Children on the Western Front’ in 2015 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Novelist and Only Fools and Horses star Kate Saunders dies at 62

Author Jean Kwok with her debut book Girl in Translation

Author Jean Kwok on 'insane' book bans in US amid school challenge

Six major Taylor Jenkins Reid books including Daisy Jones & The Six (Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

World Book Day: Taylor Jenkins Reid books like Daisy Jones & The Six

World Book Day aims to promote books and the joy of reading among kids and young adults (image: Adobe)

World Book Day 2023: costume ideas and special edition books explained

J.K Rowling at the World Premiere of the film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in March 2022 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

JK Rowling responds to backlash over trans comments

Winnie The Pooh. Credit: Disney. All characters were created by A.A. Milne.

Explainer What the Winnie the Pooh character you most relate to says about you

Watercolor painting of Robert Burn reciting poetry (ATALLAH AHMED - stock.adobe.com)

The hidden history of Robert Burns and why his legacy prevails

Blue Monday 2023: five books to lift your spirits on most depressing day of year (Adobe stock)

Five books to lift your spirits on ‘Blue Monday’ 2023

Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, his time in Afghanistan, his wedding with Meghan Markle, and with Prince William during Princess Diana’s funeral (Getty Images)

Prince Harry’s Spare book review: pain, panic and PTSD

JR Moehringer: the ghostwriter behind Prince Harry memoir Spare

Crime dramas are a British staple - but why are we so invested in them?

Why crime dramas are so popular: the psychology behind our fascination

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Lego’s reimagining of The Great Wave offers a chance to unwind

Kenneth Cranham plays Dennis Creed in Strike: Troubled Blood

Is Strike: Troubled Blood a true story? Real events that inspired book

When Christmas Begins new festive homage from Jack T Harper

Ad Feature When Christmas Begins: Jack T Harper’s festive homage gets nod from Noddy

Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, Russia’s Memorial and Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties are among this year’s Nobel Prize winners (NationalWorld / Getty)

Nobel Peace Prize 2022: who are the winners and what is the prize?

People in the UK are encouraged to read, write and share poems every year on National Poetry Day,

National Poetry Day 2022: when is day in UK, this year’s theme

Children’s novelist Roald Dahl pictured on 10 December 1971.

Roald Dahl Day: 8 best book to film adaptations of his stories

Louise Bennett-Coverley was a champion for Jamaican folklore and language (Pic: Google)

Louise Bennett-Coverley: why is Google Doodle celebrating ‘Miss Lou’?

JK Rowling: what is the controversy over new book Ink Black Heart?

Can there only be one “Queen of Crime”? (Pic: NationalWorld/Mark Hall

Agatha Christie estate warns Val McDermid over ‘Queen of Crime’ title

TikTok users are sharing their passion for books under the 69.7 billion strong hashtag #BookTok

The rise of BookTok - and its best literary recommendations

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Kuroda Seiki: who was Japanese artist honoured with a Google Doodle?

Former One Direction star Harry Styles will read Jess Hitchman’s ‘In Every House, On Every Street’ (Photo: BBC)

Harry Styles: what time is CBeebies Bedtime Story on?

DaBaby performs on stage during the Rolling Loud festival in Miami on 25 July, the concert at which he made the offensive comments (Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images)

What did DaBaby say? Homophobic HIV comments explained, what he said on Twitter

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Mazisi Kunene: who was the poet and anti-apartheid activist?

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be among famous faces attending the Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, better known as the Hay Festival.

Hay Festival announces 2022 line-up including Benedict Cumberbatch

Non-fungible tokens are a relatively new blockchain technology which allows definitive ownership of digital commodities (Photo: Shutterstock)

What are non-fungible tokens?

Who is Banksy? Theories on artist’s identity explained

Jim Steinman was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012 (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)

What songs did Bat Out of Hell songwriter Jim Steinman write?

Writer Joan Didion has died at the age of 87. (Credit: Getty)

Best Joan Didion quotes as the world remembers legendary writer

Author J.K. Rowling arrives at the RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown in December 2019 (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

JK Rowling: what did the author say about new Police Scotland policy?

Video footage showed two individuals setting fire to the Smith family car (Photo: TikTok/@thesmithyfamily)

What happened to TikTok Smithy family house and how did it catch fire?

6 authors are shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021

Booker Prize shortlist 2021: which authors could win £50,000 prize?

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What is Barack Obama and Springsteen’s new book about?

Connolly pictured in 2016 (Picture: Getty Images)

Billy Connolly tells how he can no longer write - ‘it breaks my heart’

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Jackie Collins poses at an appearance at Barnes & Noble for the signing of her new book "Lovers And Players" on February 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

A look into the life and career of best-selling author Jackie Collins

These are what some of the biggest stars in the world wore to the 2021 Met Gala

Met Gala 2021 looks from Kim Kardashian, Billie Eilish, Emma Raducanu and more

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What is Normal People author Sally Rooney’s new book about?

Elton John began his Yellow Brick Road tour, performing across the world, before the concerts were cancelled due to Covid (Picture: Getty Images)

How to get tickets for Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road tour UK dates

Abba have announced plans for a new album and virtual concert (Photo: Abba)

Abba are back: Swedish legends confirm new album and virtual concert

New Winnie-the-Pooh 50p collectable coin unveiled by the Royal Mint

Lil Nas X left a comment saying 'nah he tweakin' after it was announced that Tony Hawk was releasing limited edition skateboards that were made using his blood (Photo: Rich Polk/Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

What does 'nah he tweakin' mean? Phrase and its origins explained

All eleven initial contestants have now entered the Love Island villa, with Chloe last to enter (Picture: JPI Media)

Love Islanders’ Instagram following tracked - as Millie and Liam win

Are you left handed? (Photo: Shutterstock)

When is International left handers day 2021?

Jamie has had control over Britney's estate and other decisions since 2008, but has now stepped back (Picture: Getty Images)

Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator after 13 years

Nick Grimshaw attends the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2019 at Tate Modern in 2019 (Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Why is Nick Grimshaw leaving BBC Radio 1?

NHS staff will be given access to free concert tickets, as O2 thanks staff and paid care workers for their efforts during the pandemic (Picture: Getty Images)

Concerts for Carers to provide free live music tickets for NHS and care workers

Boris Johnson has come under fire after the government art and culture collection spent £90,000 on paintings (Picture: Getty Images)

Government spends £90,000 on paintings while freezing key workers' pay

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