Milan Kundera has left a legacy of novels mixed philosophical speculation with political critique and erotic reverie.
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People’s Choice Podcast Awards: nominate How To Be Books Podcast
The People’s Choice Podcast Awards is upon us and the How To Be Books Podcast needs your help for nominations!
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Vilnius has a rich literary history, with numerous famous authors, poets, and intellectuals associated with the city, so it’s worth the tour.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2023: climate change, colonialism and constitution
The Jaipur Literature Festival returned this year to London with stark warnings about learning from our history so that we can ensure a better future.
Cormac McCarthy, the award-winning behind the books The Road and No Country for Old Men, has died aged 89. Here are some of his best works.
Hanif Kureishi’s Dispatches shows us writers finding strength in camaraderie. Discover the profound insights in this ode to his journey.
Queer animals: British Library holds event with Isabella Rossellini for Pride 2023
Researchers are apparently uncovering queer animals, say authors Sabrina Imbler, Lucy Cooke and actress Isabella Rossellini in an event at the British Library for Pride 2023.
Women’s Prize for Fiction authors on storytelling in their shortlisted novels
Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors Barbara Kingsolver, Maggie O’Farrell, Jacqueline Crooks and Priscilla Morris speak to Kate Mosse