Festivals for book lovers

THE world’s largest literary festival is held, unsurprisingly, ...

Best books… Susie Dent Countdown ’s lexicographer picks ...

It’s the cosy season of sitting down with a good book. Here, authors heading for Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival this month share their writing styles

Held in Southwick, Northamptonshire, on the second Sunday of October each year, this competition has taken place since 1965. These days thousands come to watch in the grounds of the Shuckburgh Arms, w

Autumn is our favourite season – it’s for pumpkin spiced lattes, cosy scarves, trench coats and, best of all, outdoor food festivals! So, to mark the new season, we’ve compiled a round-up of the best

Best books… Ben Elton The writer and comedian ...