Meeting of minds

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

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

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

For time-strapped bibliophiles, dedicated reading retreats provide a new form of self-care

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