He startled critics, readers and the book industry in 1981 with a novel set in the Soviet Union that had a flawed detective ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "Leo just came to me, that's my father's middle name, and Gemma is basically Meg backwards," says Clayton. "It's not my family's story ...

Award-winning novelist Kate Mosse has hailed the popularity of “fairy porn” books as “absolutely brilliant”. The Labyrinth ...

The free, public event will include historical fiction for adults, fantasy for young adults and an “almost true story” for children, according to organizers. An open mic will follow the ...

"Historical fiction is having a moment", said Cosmopolitan. From novels inspired by Shakespeare to clever reimaginings of Greek myths, there are scores of fascinating books to choose from. "And rest ...