The Latest Breaking News on Books

Trump hires lawyer to target prosecutor

Trump is trying to stop the publication of a new book that his lawyer called "defamatory"

Salon · Jan 24, 2023

Washington Post condemns Pompeo for ‘vile’ Khashoggi ‘falsehoods’

Fred Ryan says former secretary of state ‘outrageously misrepresents’ Post journalist murdered by Saudi Arabian regime

The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2023

It’s good to give your books a new lease of shelf life

Brief letters: Donating to charity | Death of a king | War dead | Dartmoor | Jacinda Ardern

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Jack the Ripper author investigating new Ayrshire link for book on serial killer

Stefan Rantzow is digging deep into the past of one of the murderer's victims, Elizabeth Stride.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Discovery of book in Scottish castle reveals fascinating detail of Robert Burns's domestic life

I have experienced a few eureka moments in my career – usually the result of sheer luck or serendipity. In late 2021, I was part of the Editing Burns in the 21st Century team working on the new Oxford University Press edition of the Complete Works of Robert Burns. I…

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

Street renamed for being ‘racist’ vandalised after just one day

Haringey council leader attacks ‘mindless vandalism’

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

‘Mindless’ vandals target new street signs after Black Boy Lane renamed La Rose Lane in honour of author

Street named was changed after residents complained of racist connotations

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023

Outlander fans poke fun at author after confusing 'Scotch bonnet' tweet

Twitter users were quick to correct Outlander author Diana Gabaldon after she made an error regarding the use of the term 'Scotch bonnet', and some took the opportunity to make jokes.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

New passport rankings show that the world is opening up – but not for everyone

Salman Rushdie, the celebrated Anglo-Indian writer, once declared that the “most precious book” he possessed was his passport.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023

The hidden museum tucked away in Edinburgh dedicated to Robert Burns

Even those who live in Edinburgh may not be aware that it is home to a museum dedicated to the lives and work of three of the country's most iconic writers—including Robert Burns.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023