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Discussion and Recommendations News

September 9, 2026

Strictly Reading: Dancing through the bookshelves

Strictly Come Dancing, the show that inspired the Dancing with the Stars franchise, returns this…

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September 9, 2026

Short story by Alan Turing offers new insight into the historic, gay icon

A newly transcribed story, written by mathematician Alan Turing, offers a new insight into his…

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Authors News

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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Authors News

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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Discussion and Recommendations News

August 30, 2026

Celebrity Traitors: A Reading List

The hit TV competition show The Traitors returns with a second series of the Celebrity…

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Adaptations News

August 28, 2026

Acclaimed British crime writers unite in new detective drama

A new detective drama series from the BBC and BritBox will see three of Britain’s…

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August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton has died at 80: A legacy in words and lyrics

She leaves behind thousands of songs, films, awards, rhinestones, one of the most recognisable voices…

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Adaptations News

August 24, 2026

Stars announced in casting for upcoming David Nicholls adaptation

Casting for an upcoming adaptation of David Nicholls’ You Are Here has been announced with…

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Bookshops News

August 22, 2026

UK bookshops and authors call for tax reliefs in line with pubs

More than 200 booksellers and authors have called on Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to offer…

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Adaptations News

August 16, 2026

Critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ novel to be adapted for screen

Josh Silver’s critically acclaimed novel, Fruit Fly (2026), has been optioned for a new TV…

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