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Granted, the equinox celebrations at Stonehenge are hokum, a modern take on pre-Christian celebrations of the sun. As Rosemary Hill, author of the best modern book on Stonehenge, points out, no one knows what ceremonies it was built for. “Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge go back at best to the midsummer…

‘Extraordinary’ novel The Boy Lost in the Maze takes prestigious honour while sister prize for illustration goes to Aaron Becker’s wordless The Tree and the River

The Portland Association of Teachers said the now-removed materials were compiled by volunteer members

Ramin Setoodeh says former president ‘deflated, conflicted and angry’ during post-presidency interviews and told him at one point he ‘needed to go upstairs to deal with Afghanistan’

Despite Barnes & Noble Education (BNED)’s efforts to revamp its financial footing through strategic shifts and leadership changes, its shares are caught in a downward spiral. Can these changes revive their relevance in today’s digital-driven educational landscape? Let’s uncover if BNED's strategic shifts make it a nostalgic investment opportunity or…

In Llano County, a local librarian fought back against censorship, prompting a federal court fight and national recognition but losing the job of her dreams.

The book will reunite Millar with artist Tommy Lee Edwards

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley and Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly are among those in contention for award voted on by the company’s booksellers

Set on a Caribbean island, the follow-up to The Mermaid of Black Conch highlights the scale of violence against women