Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

Lodge was twice nominated for the Booker Prize in the 1980s for comic novels Small World and Nice Work.

Bill Wood's debut novel is inspired by horror movies and thrillers he loved as a teen.

Thea Lu's award-winning children's book embraces the topics of home, travel and friendships.

A books-for-grain deal allowed India to get crucial food aid while US libraries built up a treasure trove of literature.

The Wells Cathedral library securely holds books, published before the 1800s, in chains.

The book's removal is welcomed by the children's commissioner amid concern about racist language.