BooksRare copy of The Hobbit sells for 'record-breaking' sumThe copy of JRR Tolkien's novel is one of only 1,500 books that were printed in 1937.See moreMore headlinesNicola Sturgeon to appear at Wigtown Book FestivalOrganisers say this year's festival boasts its "largest and most varied programme ever". Ex-pop star on dark side of 'peak 90s' showbizThe former UK singer releases a candid memoir as he celebrates surviving addictions during pop stardom.Fundraiser for award-winning children's bookshopMoon Lane Books in Catford says the cost-of-living crisis and school budget restraints is affecting the store.Famed library open to public for one day onlyThe library, usually reserved for researchers, holds many examples of early printed books.Children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.How Gwyneth Paltrow became a divisive, defiant iconHer larger-than-life persona has led to both admiration and criticism. The author of new book Gwyneth: The Biography, tells the BBC what fascinates her about the star.ReviewsThe 24 best books of 2024From an intense tale of two brothers to a stunning Booker winner – the very best fiction of the year.See moreWatchWhy Cher has waited until now to write her memoirCher explains why she has finally written her memoir and who it's for.2 Dec 2024BooksStriking images of women in the Black Panther PartyStephen Shames' photography offers a radically new and candid picture of the militant black power organisation.23 Feb 2024BooksBraille: What is it like to read without sight?What happens to our brains when we learn to read Braille?26 Jan 2023BooksInside the abandoned city of ancient librariesThe African town of Chinguetti is home to a large collection of forgotten ancient books. 23 Feb 2022BooksHow paper is making a comebackAs the world goes digital, paper might seem increasingly obsolete – but it is anything but.23 Feb 2022BooksPreserving the ancient art of handcrafting booksIn the digital age, the beautiful and ancient art of hand-binding books is under threat.23 Feb 2022BooksElizabeth Day: 'I felt so understood in the pages'When Elizabeth Day had a miscarriage, it was the words in a book from 1936 that helped her through it.23 Feb 2022BooksHow reading can help us cope with deathLisa Appignanesi describes how reading fiction helped her deal with bereavement.23 Feb 2022BooksMichael Rosen: 'How poetry helped me to grieve'When author Michael Rosen lost his son, he found inspiration to write again in a poem by Raymond Carver.23 Feb 2022BooksThe fiction that helped Laura Freeman recover from anorexiaHow a love of reading helped one woman recover from anorexia.23 Feb 2022BooksIs this Italy’s smallest library?One retired teacher is spreading the joy of books using his tiny mobile library.23 Feb 2022BooksThe man who lives in a library with no rulesNanie Guanlao turned his home into a library for his community in Manila.23 Feb 2022BooksThe ancient library where the books are under lock and keyStep inside the world’s largest surviving chained library.23 Feb 2022BooksBiblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of ColombiaOne man and his loyal donkeys spreading the joy of books in Colombia.23 Feb 2022BooksMore Books8 days ago'Books are for everyone': Inside Penguin's hidden archiveA nondescript warehouse is home to more than 1.5 million books by the famed publisher.8 days ago26 Jul 2025New poems inspired by patron saint to be revealedMichael Manning will perform seven new poems inspired by the island's patron saint St Maughold. 26 Jul 202525 Jul 2025Competition-winning friendship poems open festivalMinecraft and friendship inspire the winning contributions from the young poets.25 Jul 202525 Jul 2025Amazon to add Dunstable label to millions of booksAlex Mayer MP says she wants the town to receive the recognition it deserves. 25 Jul 202524 Jul 2025Hospice nurse writes poetry about patient storiesNicole Durman says her book is a "tribute and testament" to the grieving families she supports.24 Jul 202523 Jul 2025Intimate images of 'the real Hotel California'The most iconic stars of the 1970s flocked to Record Plant Studios. A new book offers a glimpse inside – and argues that The Eagles' time there inspired the US band's most famous song.23 Jul 202521 Jul 2025Nick Cave donates 2,000 books to charity shopThe Into My Arms singer has helped increase the charity shop's takings three-fold, its staff says.21 Jul 202518 Jul 202510 of the best summer readsFrom buzzy titles like Vincenzo Latronico's Perfection to Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest blockbuster, here's our pick of the best books to escape with this summer.18 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Historical novel named Wales Book of the YearJudges said Clear by Carys Davies was an "intricately crafted, passionate and remarkable novel".17 Jul 2025...
