The Famous Five are back in new BBC series The BBC has shared a first-look photo from its forthcoming adaptation of author Enid Blyton's classic series of books The Famous Five. Television • 26 Jul 23
The Famous Five are back in new BBC series The BBC has shared a first-look photo from its forthcoming adaptation of author Enid Blyton's classic series of books The Famous Five. Television • 26 Jul 23
Charity shop's Hobbit find sells for £10,000 A first edition copy of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit has sold for more than £10,000 after being discovered by chance in a Scottish charity shop. Books • 12 Jul 23
Charity shop's Hobbit find sells for £10,000 A first edition copy of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit has sold for more than £10,000 after being discovered by chance in a Scottish charity shop. Books • 12 Jul 23
Britney Spears confirms memoir release date Britney Spears has confirmed that she will publish a memoir, saying the book is on her "terms". Music • 11 Jul 23
Britney Spears confirms memoir release date Britney Spears has confirmed that she will publish a memoir, saying the book is on her "terms". Music • 11 Jul 23
British author Martin Amis dies aged 73 British author Martin Amis has died aged 73, his publisher has confirmed. The renowned novelist and screenwriter published a series of novels and non-fiction works over his lifetime. UK • 20 May 23
British author Martin Amis dies aged 73 British author Martin Amis has died aged 73, his publisher has confirmed. The renowned novelist and screenwriter published a series of novels and non-fiction works over his lifetime. UK • 20 May 23
The Derryman who helped the world to rock `n' roll He's the man who said no to The Stones, helped turn Rory Gallagher into a guitar godhead and at various times managed some of the biggest names in rock `n' roll . . . Music • 19 May 23
The Derryman who helped the world to rock `n' roll He's the man who said no to The Stones, helped turn Rory Gallagher into a guitar godhead and at various times managed some of the biggest names in rock `n' roll . . . Music • 19 May 23
Tom Hanks announced for Dalkey Book Festival Hollywood legend Tom Hanks will be in Dublin next month, with the actor and author set to be the star attraction at the Dalkey Book Festival. Movies • 03 May 23
Tom Hanks announced for Dalkey Book Festival Hollywood legend Tom Hanks will be in Dublin next month, with the actor and author set to be the star attraction at the Dalkey Book Festival. Movies • 03 May 23
Melissa Hill's Something at Tiffany's gets LA premiere Irish author Melissa Hill joined Reese Witherspoon Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson at the premiere of Something from Tiffany's, a movie adapted from her novel of the same name. Movies • 01 Dec 22
Melissa Hill's Something at Tiffany's gets LA premiere Irish author Melissa Hill joined Reese Witherspoon Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson at the premiere of Something from Tiffany's, a movie adapted from her novel of the same name. Movies • 01 Dec 22
Potter fans listen to audiobooks for one billion hours Harry Potter fans have listened to the audiobooks of the fantasy series for more than one billion hours on Audible, it has been announced. Entertainment • 29 Nov 22
Potter fans listen to audiobooks for one billion hours Harry Potter fans have listened to the audiobooks of the fantasy series for more than one billion hours on Audible, it has been announced. Entertainment • 29 Nov 22
JK Rowling discusses social media with Graham Norton JK Rowling has described social media as "a gift for people who want to behave in a malign way", after facing threats online. Trending • 27 Aug 22
JK Rowling discusses social media with Graham Norton JK Rowling has described social media as "a gift for people who want to behave in a malign way", after facing threats online. Trending • 27 Aug 22
Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer, dies Author Nicholas Evans, who wrote The Horse Whisperer, has died following a heart attack at the age of 72, literary and talent agency United Agents has said. Books • 15 Aug 22
Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer, dies Author Nicholas Evans, who wrote The Horse Whisperer, has died following a heart attack at the age of 72, literary and talent agency United Agents has said. Books • 15 Aug 22
James Patterson apologises after racism comments US author James Patterson has apologised for claiming that white male writers having issues finding work is a "form of racism". Books • 16 Jun 22
James Patterson apologises after racism comments US author James Patterson has apologised for claiming that white male writers having issues finding work is a "form of racism". Books • 16 Jun 22
Fireproof copy of The Handmaid's Tale sells for $130k A one-of-a-kind "unburnable" edition of Margaret Atwood's bestseller The Handmaid's Tale has sold at auction for 130,000 dollars (€121,000). Books • 08 Jun 22
Fireproof copy of The Handmaid's Tale sells for $130k A one-of-a-kind "unburnable" edition of Margaret Atwood's bestseller The Handmaid's Tale has sold at auction for 130,000 dollars (€121,000). Books • 08 Jun 22
Bono announces publication of his memoir, Surrender Bono has marked his 62nd birthday by announcing that he is to publish his memoir, Surrender, in November, with each chapter of his life story named after a U2 song. Music • 10 May 22
Bono announces publication of his memoir, Surrender Bono has marked his 62nd birthday by announcing that he is to publish his memoir, Surrender, in November, with each chapter of his life story named after a U2 song. Music • 10 May 22
Author Jack Higgins dies aged 92 The best-selling thriller writer Henry Patterson, known to the public under his pseudonym Jack Higgins, has died at the age of 92. Books • 09 Apr 22
Author Jack Higgins dies aged 92 The best-selling thriller writer Henry Patterson, known to the public under his pseudonym Jack Higgins, has died at the age of 92. Books • 09 Apr 22
Mr Benn author David McKee dies aged 87 David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87. Entertainment • 07 Apr 22
Mr Benn author David McKee dies aged 87 David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87. Entertainment • 07 Apr 22
Penguin Classics teams up with Marvel Comics Penguin Classics has teamed up with Marvel to publish a series of comic book anthologies. Entertainment • 31 Mar 22
Penguin Classics teams up with Marvel Comics Penguin Classics has teamed up with Marvel to publish a series of comic book anthologies. Entertainment • 31 Mar 22
Game of Thrones author reassures fans about new book George RR Martin has reassured fans that he is still working on his long-anticipated book The Winds Of Winter – part of the hugely popular Game Of Thrones series. Books • 10 Mar 22
Game of Thrones author reassures fans about new book George RR Martin has reassured fans that he is still working on his long-anticipated book The Winds Of Winter – part of the hugely popular Game Of Thrones series. Books • 10 Mar 22
'Near-perfect' Harry Potter book could break record A "near-perfect" first edition copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone could smash records at auction, experts have said. Books • 08 Mar 22
'Near-perfect' Harry Potter book could break record A "near-perfect" first edition copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone could smash records at auction, experts have said. Books • 08 Mar 22
Children's author Shirley Hughes has died aged 94 Children's author and illustrator Shirley Hughes has died at the age of 94, her family has said. Books • 02 Mar 22
Children's author Shirley Hughes has died aged 94 Children's author and illustrator Shirley Hughes has died at the age of 94, her family has said. Books • 02 Mar 22
Colm Tóibín wins David Cohen Prize for Literature Irish author Colm Tóibín has been named the winner of this year's David Cohen Prize for Literature. Books • 14 Dec 21
Colm Tóibín wins David Cohen Prize for Literature Irish author Colm Tóibín has been named the winner of this year's David Cohen Prize for Literature. Books • 14 Dec 21
Declan O'Rourke to publish debut novel in October Galway singer-songwriter Declan O'Rourke will publish his debut novel, a work of historical fiction entitled The Pawnbroker's Reward, this October. Music • 05 Aug 21
Declan O'Rourke to publish debut novel in October Galway singer-songwriter Declan O'Rourke will publish his debut novel, a work of historical fiction entitled The Pawnbroker's Reward, this October. Music • 05 Aug 21
Dublin author Lee Dunne dies aged 86 The death has been announced of the author and playwright Lee Dunne at the age of 86. Lee Dunne • 12 Apr 21
Dublin author Lee Dunne dies aged 86 The death has been announced of the author and playwright Lee Dunne at the age of 86. Lee Dunne • 12 Apr 21
Idris Elba turns children's author with multi-book deal Idris Elba has signed a multi-book deal to publish a range of children's books and says he can't wait "to bring stories inspired by my daughter to life". Books • 16 Mar 21
Idris Elba turns children's author with multi-book deal Idris Elba has signed a multi-book deal to publish a range of children's books and says he can't wait "to bring stories inspired by my daughter to life". Books • 16 Mar 21
Chris Hadfield pens first thriller, The Apollo Murders Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield has told Sinéad Kennedy and Dáithí Ó Sé on RTÉ One's Today show that he has written his first thriller, The Apollo Murders, which is due out later this year. Books • 03 Mar 21
Chris Hadfield pens first thriller, The Apollo Murders Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield has told Sinéad Kennedy and Dáithí Ó Sé on RTÉ One's Today show that he has written his first thriller, The Apollo Murders, which is due out later this year. Books • 03 Mar 21
Billy Connolly autobiography to be published in October Veteran Scottish comedian Billy Connolly is to publish an autobiography called Windswept And Interesting. Books • 25 Feb 21
Billy Connolly autobiography to be published in October Veteran Scottish comedian Billy Connolly is to publish an autobiography called Windswept And Interesting. Books • 25 Feb 21
