'It was the end of the world' - Colm Tóibín on LA fires Irish writer Colm Tóibín, who is currently living in Los Angeles, has said he thought the wildfires currently devastating the city were like "the end of the world". US • 14 Jan 25
'It was the end of the world' - Colm Tóibín on LA fires Irish writer Colm Tóibín, who is currently living in Los Angeles, has said he thought the wildfires currently devastating the city were like "the end of the world". US • 14 Jan 25
Authors sign global petition on data surveillance Around 560 authors from more than 80 countries have signed a global petition against mass surveillance and the collection of data by governments, security agencies and corporations. News • 10 Dec 13
Authors sign global petition on data surveillance Around 560 authors from more than 80 countries have signed a global petition against mass surveillance and the collection of data by governments, security agencies and corporations. News • 10 Dec 13
NZ's Eleanor Catton scoops Man Booker prize New Zealand author Eleanor Catton has become the youngest-ever winner in the 45-year history of the Man Booker prize. News • 16 Oct 13
NZ's Eleanor Catton scoops Man Booker prize New Zealand author Eleanor Catton has become the youngest-ever winner in the 45-year history of the Man Booker prize. News • 16 Oct 13