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After months of criticism and an open letter signed by Ian McEwan and Alan Hollinghurst the charity confirms referral is in process

Editorial: Midwinter is for hibernation, and a chance to make different kinds of connections

They can play a very useful role, but we can’t expect them to act as a sticking plaster

Booker-winning novelist describes the process of screening out things that might offend readers as ‘mass hysterias’ and ‘moral panics’ that ‘sweep through populations every now and then’

Yet, it is not fashionable, nor is it popular with publishers who think it falls into a chasm between the short story and the novel. Mathematical definitions are not of much help – a novella could be anywhere from ten thousand to forty thousand words. Edgar Allan Poe caught the…

The Booker winning author talks about how his most recent work was inspired by Hilary Mantel, and the way the books world has changed since his debut was published more than 40 years ago

Mel Giedroyc and Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book sees the actors showcase Dorset’s literary heritage.

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

Actor Simon McBurney narrates the tale of how a sexual relationship between a teenage boy and his piano teacher changes the course of his life

Charity advocates and activists, educational and sports leaders, scientists and artists from Bristol have all been recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours List

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