Jaipur Literature Festival 2024: identity, ageing, and AI

The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 hosts discussions on identity, ageing, and AI at the British Library in London.
Noreen Masud discusses ‘flat solidarity’ with Heritage Reads Book Club

Explore insights on trauma, healing, and solidarity from ‘A Flat Place’ author Noreen Masud at the Heritage Reads Book Club event.
Literary coalition call on Baillie Gifford to cut ties with Israeli defence on Nakba anniversary

Fossil Free Books urges Baillie Gifford to divest from fossil fuels and companies linked to Israeli apartheid on Nakba anniversary.
Zadie Smith faces backlash for essay on Gaza campus protests

Explore the controversy surrounding an essay by Zadie Smith on Palestine and campus protests in the New Yorker.
EGM vote at SoA rejects ceasefire call but backs fossil fuel divestment

Historic vote in EGM by Society of Authors (SoA) rejects Gaza ceasefire while calling for fossil fuel divestment, amid criticism.
Petition launched to save Black British Literature MA at Goldsmiths amid cuts

Literary activist Dr Kadija George on trying to save the MA in Black British Literature at Goldsmiths amid funding cuts.
Inclusive Books for Children: Sarah Satha on awards and diversity in kidlit

Explore Inclusive Books for Children’s journey, promoting diversity in kids’ literature through their inaugural award show.
Fourteen Days: Douglas Preston on the Authors Guild collaborative novel

“Fourteen Days” co-editor and Authors Guild President Doug Preston speaks to How To Be Books about this special collaborative novel.
How to achieve clarity with author Jamie Smart

Clarity author and speaker Jamie Smart speaks to How To Be Books on how to achieve it and understanding how to unlock better results.
How to process grief with Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou

“Totally Fine” author Tiffany Philippou spoke to How To Be Books about how she attempted to process the loss and grief of her boyfriend.