Queen’s Reading Room study finds reading helps wellbeing
Discover the mental health benefits of reading with new neuroscience insights from The Queen’s Reading Room study.
Society of Authors to vote on fossil fuels and Gaza resolutions in Extraordinary Meeting
Society of Authors calls extraordinary meeting to address fossil fuel divestment and Gaza, highlighting community’s role in ecological and social issues.
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist showcases groundbreaking voices
The inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 shortlist has been announced showcasing diverse, original narratives across subjects.
What is going on with Joe Arden? Narrator responds to misconduct claims
Joe Arden, renowned romance audiobook narrator, addresses misconduct and unethical business practices allegations amid social media uproar.
Awards roundup: Jhalak, Nero, Gordon Burn, and Dylan Thomas
March saw major announcements, highlighting works from authors of colour and debut writers through awards like the the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Over 40 English libraries gain from £33m funding boost
The UK government gives a £33 million funding boost for more than 40 libraries, enhancing culture and community access.
UN expresses alarm over imprisonment of Thai poet Arnon Nampa
UN experts urge Thai government to release poet Arnon Nampa, sentenced under lèse-majesté laws over alleged ‘royal insults’.
Is there such thing as Fairly Trained AI model? Apparently, there is
Fairly Trained, the Authors Guild and others back KL3M, a legally compliant AI model challenging the industry’s norm.
Underdogs author Chris Bonnello: the importance of neurodivergent representation
Underdogs: Uprising author Chris Bonnello showcases the importance of representation, especially on Neurodiversity Awareness Week.
PEN America donates to Palestinian fund amid backlash
PEN America reveals donations to emergency fund for Palestinian writers amid growing backlash over its stance on Gaza.