This month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the poet and novelist Lawrence Durrell, so we've devoted this podcast to finding out how ... more

Cheltenham literary director says the word literature 'frightens people' and appeals to book festivals to 'stop knocking each other'The cross-border debate over whether celebrities should ... more

This is a list of books that I received this week along with my "quick skim impression" of themOne of many shelves in GrrlScientist's library ... more

Adam Mars-Jones, winner of the first Hatchet Job award for a book review in the Observer, reflects on his craftI'm delighted that the Hatchet Job ... more

With Planned Parenthood controversy 'a hot button issue', Vampire Slayer torn over pregnancyVoices arguing for a woman's right to choose in America's anguished debate over ... more

The Horror Writers Association has shortlisted six contenders – do they hit the right vein?In these post-Twilight days, vampires are so ubiquitous that it's hard ... more