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September 3, 2026

Gloria Steinem, Writer, Journalist and Feminist Pioneer, Dies Aged 92

Gloria Steinem, the writer, journalist and activist whose work helped transform the conversation around women's…

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September 2, 2026

Wendell Berry, Poet, Novelist and Environmentalist, Dies Aged 92

American poet, novelist, essayist and farmer Wendell Berry has died at his home in Port…

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Authors Bookshops News

July 23, 2026

‘All communities should have a bookshop’: Matt Haig to open new bookstore

Author Matt Haig is set to open a new bookshop in Brighton. The writer, best…

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June 4, 2026

Marjane Satrapi, Author of Persepolis, Dies Aged 56

The literary world has lost one of its most distinctive and courageous voices. Marjane Satrapi,…

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May 30, 2026

Author and gay rights activist, Maureen Duffy, dies age 92

Prolific author and pioneering gay rights activist, Maureen Duffy, has sadly passed away at the…

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Authors Literary Awards News

April 29, 2026

Michael Rosen wins Hans Christian Andersen award for writing

Poet and author, Michael Rosen, best known for his much-loved children’s books including We’re Going…

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Authors Literary Awards News

April 25, 2026

Female authors dominate BookTok Bestseller List

Social media app, TikTok has launched its first-ever Bestseller List, with female authors dominating the…

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Authors News

January 28, 2026

Author, Bernardine Evaristo renews calls for more a diverse literature curriculum in England

Booker-prize winning author, Bernardine Evaristo, has lent her voice to renewed calls for schools in…

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Authors News

January 8, 2026

Traitors star and author’s book sales see increase with series launch

Fans of crime writing, may have been excited to see author, Harriet Tyce, join the…

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Authors Children's Literature News

December 21, 2025

David Walliams dropped from publisher, HarperCollins UK

British publisher, HarperCollins UK, announced that they have dropped David Walliams, following allegations of inappropriate…

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