The Latest Breaking News from Zadie Smith

Author of ‘London Fields’ and ‘The Information’, who divided opinion over his writing style and personal views, died of oesophageal cancer at his home in Florida

The New York artist celebrated for her complex installations is creating work for Artangel in an abandoned waiting room at a London station. She talks about time, technology and ‘working like crazy’

Sarah Mantell’s script awarded Susan Smith Blackburn prize, beating plays by Zadie Smith, Kimber Lee and Ruby Thomas

This rigorous defence of middle-aged women, who are ignored and vilified, is an often painful read and a future classic

The Canterbury Tales’ most famous pilgrim is contextualised in a bawdy celebration of medieval womanhood

Chaucer’s Wife of Bath is one of the most famous characters in English literature. Since appearing in the Canterbury tales in 1387, her tale has been rewritten and adapted by authors from the French philosopher Voltaire in the 18th century to the contemporary author Zadie Smith in 2021.

Despite perma-crises, the capital is still alive with opportunity and excitement — Martin Robinson has compiled the people, events and inspiring trends that make this year a big one for Londoners

Author ‘severely triggered’ by younger people’s views on literature

Get ready to race through some thrilling books in 2023, with heavily anticipated memoirs and new releases from big-name novelists. Jessie Thompson picks some of the most exciting upcoming reads