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The footballer and author are supporting a nationwide campaign, Go All In, which aims to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ in reading for pleasure among children in the UK

Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles for his work campaigning against knife crime.

Richard Osman has been appointed an OBE, having been recognised for his contributions to literature and broadcasting

Sir Idris is knighted for services to young people and Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher are recognised for services to ice skating and volunteering.

DCI Barnaby and DS Winter deal with an angry artist. Plus: Rob Rinder and AJ Odudu suffer in The Celebrity Apprentice. Here’s what to watch this evening

Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comeback

The proposal, supported by Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman, aims to make public library membership a national birthright

Richard Osman rates the legendary Hollywood director as one of the greatest of all time

The end of the year means holiday celebrations, summer breaks … and for us, one important thing: best books lists. We asked 35 expert readers for their favourite picks, ranging from novelists to anthropologists, scientists to criminologists – and experts in politics, publishing and philosophy. The only rule? The book…