The Guardian view on switching off: in an always-on culture, we need time to think Editorial: Midwinter is for hibernation, and a chance to make different kinds of connections The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
OPINION - The rise of sensitivity readers is just evidence of a bigger need to diversify the publishing industry They can play a very useful role, but we can’t expect them to act as a sticking plaster Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Ian McEwan criticises hiring of ‘sensitivity readers’ looking for offensive material in manuscripts Booker-winning novelist describes the process of screening out things that might offend readers as ‘mass hysterias’ and ‘moral panics’ that ‘sweep through populations every now and then’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Readable in one sitting — and other issues Yet, it is not fashionable, nor is it popular with publishers who think it falls into a chasm between the short story and the novel. Mathematical definitions are not of much help – a novella could be anywhere from ten thousand to forty thousand words. Edgar Allan Poe caught the… The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
‘I didn’t think it was possible to be a novelist’: Julian Barnes on literature, loss – and his late friend Martin Amis The Booker winning author talks about how his most recent work was inspired by Hilary Mantel, and the way the books world has changed since his debut was published more than 40 years ago The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023
Mel Giedroyc and Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book: release date, interview and everything we know Mel Giedroyc and Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book sees the actors showcase Dorset’s literary heritage. WhatToWatch · Aug 30, 2023
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023
Lessons by Ian McEwan review – chance, memory and the road not taken Actor Simon McBurney narrates the tale of how a sexual relationship between a teenage boy and his piano teacher changes the course of his life The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Outstanding Bristolians honoured in King Charles' Birthday Honour's List Charity advocates and activists, educational and sports leaders, scientists and artists from Bristol have all been recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours List Bristol Post · Jun 17, 2023
Ian Wright, Anna Wintour and Ian McEwan in King’s first Birthday Honours list The highest awards went to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna and Booker Prize-winning novelist McEwan, who were made Companions of Honour. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Ian Wright, Davina McCall and Anna Wintour on King’s birthday honours list Football pundit and presenters join Vogue editor, authors, public appointments watchdog and royal gynaecologist in receiving gongs The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Late British novelist Martin Amis knighted by King Charles in his first birthday honors list Martin Amis, one of the most consequential British authors of his generation and who died last month, has been posthumously knighted by King Charles III in his first birthday honors list, which were unveiled late Friday The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Ian Wright, Anna Wintour and Ian McEwan among those recognised in King’s first Birthday Honours list TV presenter Davina McCall and actress Vicky McClure also honoured Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023
Martin Amis, Ian McEwan and Anna Wintour honoured in king’s birthday list Knighthood for late novelist Amis is dated 18 May as honours cannot be given posthumously The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Former Covid testing tsar Sir John Bell ‘delighted’ to be made Companion of Honour Sir John enters the elite order alongside Dame Anna Wintour and Sir Ian McEwan.
Bristol Post · Jun 16, 2023 Davina McCall, Ian McEwan and Vicky McClure honoured in King Charles' Birthday Honours List MPs, footballers, and educational leaders have also all been recognised for their achievements
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 King's Birthday Honours list in FULL from unsung heroes to TV stars and football legends King Charles's list ranges from a grieving mother who turned a tragedy into a charity honouring their legacy, a 106-year-old fundraising through exercise, and those aiding Ukrainian refugees
Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023 King's first Birthday Honours list includes Anna Wintour and Vicky McClure Davina McCall, Ian McEwan, Ken Bruce and Ian Wright also made the list
Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023 Ian Wright, Vicky McClure and Davina McCall among famous faces in King's Birthday Honours list Awards have also been handed out to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour, Booker Prize-winning novelist Ian McEwan and veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce
Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023 The full list of Welsh people in the King's Birthday Honours list The list rewards the accomplishments of extraordinary people from all backgrounds
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Ian McEwan pays tribute to a side of Martin Amis few people knew ‘There is a great tenderness about Martin that never really reached public press,’ said McEwan of the late writer
Evening Standard · May 22, 2023 ‘Cool, tender and sweet Martin Amis was in another world’, Ian McEwan says in tribute Ian McEwan has paid tribute to fellow author Martin Amis, who died from cancer of the oesophagus at his home in Florida at the weekend
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Ian McEwan: Martin Amis seen as ‘Mick Jagger of literature’ but had a tenderness The author described his late friend as ‘every commissioning editor’s dream’.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023 ‘Damn, that fool can write’: how Martin Amis made everyone up their game He exploded into the tweedy world of literature, a young, pouting and outrageously brash crusader for prose. Our writer remembers her encounters with the novelist, whose smarts and chutzpah confounded his peers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 Granta 163: Best of Young British Novelists 5 review – more solipsism than state of the nation The latest celebration of emerging literary talent brings thrills, charm and emotional punch to the page. But this new generation have taken an inward turn compared with the more worldly themes of bygone years