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Robert Bruno’s book “What Work Is” draws on how his students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign characterized their jobs and how they affect daily life.

Reissued as a Penguin Classic, the late Nigerian-born novelist’s debut work evokes life at the mercy of the welfare state in London with a sharp and wry eye

Andrew Morton, author of ‘Diana: Her True Story’, ruled out a move back for the Sussexes

‘Every step of the way I was almost like, “This isn’t actually going to happen,” ’ Austin Paramore said of his journey to get his graphic novel published.

MMK Pres. Jawahirullah says Rajinikanth wouldn't have bowed to Yogi Adithyanath if he read Dr. Kafeel Khan's book on Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy. BJP's incorruptibility should be exposed, he adds. Dr. Khan says 63 kids & 18 adults died & families still wait for justice. He'll fight for healthcare as a…

A writer who attended the Nia Glassie murder trial imagines the thoughts - and prejudices - of a jury

The children’s author who has sold millions of funny (and disgusting) books talks about challenging nervous adults and being married to his editor Jill

An even-handed biography of a pioneering publisher; a twisty New England historical tale; and a surprisingly poignant celebrity memoir

With Ireland under tyranny, rebels must decide between family and liberty in this brilliant, Booker-longlisted story for our times

A sensation in France, this tale of a besotted wife who demands devotion from her husband has been likened to Patricia Highsmith and Gone Girl

The late travel writer and novelist’s study of his dad – brave soldier, man of the cloth but also snob and antisemite – offers a beautifully written portrait rather than judgment