Pessimism is for Lightweights poet Salena Godden speaks to Suswati Basu about why protest is important and we need hope to continue.

Every year, International Missing Children’s Day looks at the devastating impact of lost family members – here are some books on the topic.

The winners of the Jhalak Prize 2023, which celebrate writers from marginalised communities, has been announced.

The International Booker Prize has been awarded for the first time to a Bulgarian national, – the veteran writer Georgi Gospodinov.

Martin Amis has left behind a controversial legacy containing wit, nonfiction books, and complex characters.

It’s World Meditation Day on May 21 and plenty of great books on the subject promoting wellness and inner peace.

Suswati Basu speaks with Food for Life author Professor Tim Spector OBE on what we should eat, as the industry continues to baffle us.

She’s In CTRL author Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon talks about how women in STEM have been erased from history and discussions.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, hence here are some recommended books for this important event to help people in crisis.

We are celebrating two nominations for the How To Be Books Podcast at She Podcasts’ Sonic Bloom Awards 2023.