Shortlist for 100-year-old literary prize revealed
A novel inspired by the mind of computer scientist Alan Turing is among the contenders for a historic literary prize.
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Shortlist for 100-year-old literary prize revealed
A novel inspired by the mind of computer scientist Alan Turing is among the contenders for a historic literary prize.
Shortlist for 100-year-old literary prize revealed
A novel inspired by the mind of computer scientist Alan Turing is among the contenders for a historic literary prize.
Shortlist for 100-year-old literary prize revealed
A novel inspired by the mind of computer scientist Alan Turing is among the contenders for a historic literary prize.
Six books in running for £25,000 historical fiction award
The English Patient author Michael Ondaatje is among six writers in the running for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction.
Debut novel inspired by refugee crisis wins children’s book prize
A debut novel inspired by the refugee crisis has won a children’s book award.
Unseen work by JD Salinger to be published, says author’s son
The son of US writer JD Salinger has revealed that previously unseen work by his late father will be published.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Lego films are top picks from Aberdeen’s libraries in 2018
A children's author and a popular animated film were the biggest draws at Aberdeen’s libraries this year, new data shows.
The Man Booker shortlist is announced: Here’s our verdict on the big 6
The books on this year’s Man Booker longlist have been whittled down to just six, with the shortlist being dominated by women.
A library in New York is turning classic novels into Insta Stories
A library in New York wants to make classic novels more appealing to a younger generation of readers using social media.
Which films are better than the books they’re based on?
After seeing a popular film that’s based on a novel, one way to guarantee an increase in your cultural credibility is to say: “It wasn’t as good as the book.”
‘Hugely positive’ impact of books on film, TV and theatre industries revealed
Film, TV and theatre adaptations of books attract more revenue, viewers and critical acclaim, new research has shown.
Aberdeen man, 21, jailed after being caught with more than £1,000 of heroin
A 21-year-old man has been jailed after being caught with more than £1,000 of heroin.
Eat Pray Love author opens up on her heartbreak following her partner’s death
Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has spoken for the first time since the death of her partner three months ago.
Dolly Parton plays part in inspiring Aberdeen schoolkids to read
More than 1,300 books have been gifted to some of Aberdeen's poorest children as part of a scheme delivered by country and western star Dolly Parton.
Revealed: Hitler and cook book top reading list in North-east prison
Inmates in a superjail have been reading about how to bake the perfect Christmas cake and the horrific history of Nazi Germany.
Christmas Gift Guide: Presents that speak volumes
We have put together a collection of what we think are this season’s best books, perfect for all tastes. Make someone’s Christmas special this year.
UK historian scoops ‘richest prize in non-fiction’ for book on Siberian exile
A British author has won a prestigious history prize worth more than £56,000.
Nicola Barker ‘cannot make any excuses’ for prize-winning novel
Author Nicola Barker has said she cannot “make excuses” for her idiosyncratic novel H(a)ppy as it scooped this year’s Goldsmiths Prize.
Amazon’s new Kindle is the first to be waterproof
Amazon has unveiled a waterproof version of its Kindle Oasis e-reader.
All the best book-inspired interiors to drool over this World Book Day
Happy World Book Day!
You can only stay in this dreamy holiday flat in Scotland if you run the bookshop downstairs while you’re there
Kindred book lovers: Picture yourself on holiday, and you probably envision blissfully cosying up with a good read or three.
Number of visits to Aberdeen libraries has increased
NEW figures show almost 1 million visits are still being made to Aberdeen libraries - despite a declining trend.