Juneteenth books: 8 powerful reads on emancipation
The freedom of enslaved African Americans is important in history and Juneteenth marks this event – hence here are some books on the topic.
Refugee Week books: 15 reads that show migrant experience
Explore our recommended books for Refugee Week as the National Literacy Trusts showcases events and resources to promote understanding.
Pride 2024 books: 7 reads that honour LGBTQ community
Explore top books released this year and in time for Pride 2024 that celebrate and delve into diverse LGBTQ+ experiences and stories.
John Burnside poems and books that celebrate his talent
Explore books and poems by renowned poet John Burnside, who has died at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of ‘miraculous’ works.
Alice Munro: 12 famous works, short stories, and Nobel Prize book
Discover the life and legacy of Alice Munro, the acclaimed Canadian author celebrated for her profound storytelling and her expansive works.
Paul Auster books: 7 works by late visionary writer
Explore the best books by Paul Auster, from “The New York Trilogy” to “Moon Palace,” reflecting on identity, fate, and human experience.
Horror books boom: 11 creepy works that reflect love of social horror
The resurgence of horror literature reflects our current world, with more social horror books available than ever before.
Top ten most challenged books in 2023
Annual report highlights surge in book censorship in US libraries, spotlighting Top 10 Challenged Books of 2023.
John Barth books: 5 postmodernism works from meta novelist
Remembering John Barth, the pioneering postmodern author, 93, renowned for complex, humorous literary books.
Maryse Condé: 7 books that define her body of work
Remembering Maryse Condé, famed novelist who illuminated the impacts of colonialism in Africa and the Caribbean through her books