The Latest Breaking News from Jeanette Winterson

Lesbian coming-of-age drama came out at a time when former PM was seeking to stop positive portrayals of homosexuality

Letter also signed by Hanif Kureishi and Russell T Davies urges ceasefire and unrestricted distribution of aid

Starmer will set out new strategy for culture after analysis found 40% of recent British awards nominees were privately educated

The UK literary festival unveils 29 taster events next year and plans to focus on ‘global themes and the impact of issues on the world’

Winterson weaves her own thoughts on the supernatural with fictional explorations of apps, avatars and AI

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of She’s A Killer by Kirsten McDougall and Murder On The Dance Floor by Shirley Ballas.

The Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit author’s volume of spooky tales is a spirited mix of the witty, playful and poignant

The YouGov survey highlights the need for diverse characters and creators.

A few years ago the dating website eHarmony concluded that profiles that included reading in their list of hobbies were more attractive to the opposite sex. Specifically, the data revealed that men who mentioned reading as one of their personal interests received 19% more messages, while for women, those who…