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We learn very little new: Roberts made no efforts to appeal to the left, as he sought to reclaim his Court.

Her popular books sold over 200 million copies

The death of Edna O’Brien at the age of 93 brings an end to the long reign of one of Ireland’s greatest writers, who attracted both controversy and adulation throughout her trailblazing career. Lynn Enright remembers the profound personal impact of her debut novel ‘The Country Girls’ – banned in…

Author’s long-running high school book series sold more than 200m copies and led to a hit TV show

No Sally Rooney, one clear favourite and a novel set in space - this is a longlist of unexpected discoveries and big ideas

Hisham Matar, Sarah Perry and Samantha Harvey in running for prize, along with the first Native American and Dutch authors ever to be nominated

This year’s longlist spotlights stories about belonging and displacement, featuring literary heavyweights such as Richard Powers and Percival Everett alongside a clutch of debut novelists

He reportedly helped Harry and Meghan financially

Harry insisted on taking a private jet to Scotland alone to avoid travelling with his family.

“Blue Ambition: The Unauthorised Biography of Kemi Badenoch” by Lord Ashcroft is out now

Superheroes have acquired respectability, but I miss their childish, outlaw history