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Sat 09-Nov-24
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Moonflower Murders author Anthony Horowitz interview: βAt boarding school, books saved my lifeβ
The author discusses his monstrous grandmother, fostering his love of writing at Rugby and the BBC's new adaptation of Moonflower Murders.
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Booker prize 2024: the six shortlisted books reviewed by our experts
From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists.
βIt will renew your faith in humanityβ: books to bring comfort in dark times
The best literary comfort reads rebuild our strength so we can face reality, argues novelist Francesca Segal. She picks her ultimate reading list β with help from Nick Hornby, Sathnam Sanghera and Naomi Alderman
Children will read for pleasure if books are a source of joy
The writer is an author of fiction, cookery books and poetry anthologies. Her latest book is 'The Dinner Table', a collection of food...
Penguin Books fanatic to give talk on history of famous publisher
The talk will be given by Barry Edwards, who has been a collector of Penguin Books published between 1935 and 1960 for more than 20 years.
The best history books of 2024, from a lost England to Fascist Italy
This year saw plenty of excellent books, as usual, on the 20th century β but the real gems were revelatory examinations of the Middle Ages.
Books of the Year II
Peter Parker The New Zealand novelist Catherine Chidgey ought to be much more celebrated in this country than she is.
The 8 'least popular' Agatha Christie books - Hercule Poirot stories are on the list
Despite the writer's fame, these eight overlooked titles have failed to capture lasting enthusiasm among even some of her most dedicated readers.
News - Selection matters: World of Books branches out to meet customer needs
World of Books c.e.o. Dan Mucha on the quest for a complete selection, a 'warmer' relationship with publishers and expansion.
Top 5 books about the workplace, chosen by award-winning novelist Ross Raisin
Novelist Ross Raisin picks five novels that give the reader unique insights and perspectives into the workplace.
Check your Harry Potter books this weekend for 5 signs they're worth thousands
You only need to check five lines of text to be in with a chance of scoring a big payday
Deborah Levyβs new book shows why sheβs the patron saint of womenβs writing
The Position of Spoons is a scorching, poignant collection of essays about her writing life
FT readers β what is your favourite book of 2024?
November once again heralds our Books of the Year series, in which FT writers and critics choose their favourites from the past 12 months...
Jamie Oliver apologises after his childrenβs book is criticised for βstereotypingβ First Nations Australians
Publisher takes responsibility for the failure to consult Indigenous groups, who say the fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories
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