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What drew Howardena Pindell to painting circles? Is the album Sleaford Mods pressed just 50 copies of any good? And which TV spoof sent Kiell Smith-Bynoe viral? Writers, musicians, artists and actors recall their earliest works – warts and all

Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended their first Trooping the Colour together in 2018, but are not at this year’s celebration

Barbara Kingsolver took home the prestigious award this week for her novel ‘Demon Copperhead’. With women accounting for nearly 80 per cent of book sales across the UK and North America, hasn’t the Women’s Prize already served its purpose? Yes, writes Claire Allfree... but there’s more to it

Andrea Chalupa discusses her graphic novel, co-authored with Sarah Kendzior, about authoritarianism and its dangers

David Bickford describes his posting to Berlin in 1979 and says his second book, Katya, draws on his experiences

The emotional journey of three orphaned Muslim American siblings is evoked with heart-rending precision

Joseph McGill Jr tells a fascinating, necessary story of his direct engagement with truths many Americans would rather ignore

The highest awards went to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna and Booker Prize-winning novelist McEwan, who were made Companions of Honour.

Martin Amis, one of the most consequential British authors of his generation and who died last month, has been posthumously knighted by King Charles III in his first birthday honors list, which were unveiled late Friday

The author of 13 novels was knighted for his service to literature

TV presenter Davina McCall and actress Vicky McClure also honoured