Books2 days agoAuthor Ann Patchett on finding kindness amid chaosThe award-winning writer and reluctant bookshop owner tells Katty Kay about seeing kindness in a world of chaos, and her decision to stay off social media.2 days agoCulture2 days agoCommunity library to close after 76 yearsIt will be transferred to another service on the island, the charity behind it says.2 days agoGuernsey5 days agoSheen hopes to get children talking about homelessnessThe actor says storytelling is "an important way to make change in the world".5 days agoWales14 Mar 2025SpringFest: Book festival comes to East YorkshireAuthor talks and workshops will be held in libraries across the region from 15 to 22 March.14 Mar 2025Hull & East Yorkshire13 Mar 2025Tube station book swap ban 'ridiculous'The decision to end free book exchanges at Tube stations on fire safety grounds is met with dismay.13 Mar 2025London12 Mar 2025'I was numb after my father's death' - Gary LightbodyLightbody's father, who had dementia, died in a nursing home in December 2019.12 Mar 2025Northern Ireland12 Mar 2025'I was lucky to be Sir Terry Pratchett's agent'Colin Smythe reflects on the near five decades he worked with author Sir Terry Pratchett.12 Mar 2025Beds, Herts & Bucks10 Mar 2025How Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jewish peopleThe story of Schindler's heroism became a novel and a film. But in 1982, author Thomas Keneally told the BBC that this was all thanks to a chance meeting with a luggage salesman.10 Mar 2025Culture8 Mar 2025Books need to reflect pupils' lives - Lenny HenryThe actor and writer states the importance of young readers having a feeling of inclusion.8 Mar 2025Birmingham & Black Country...
