A new chapter: The best book-to-big screen adaptations Over the years many beloved books have made the precarious leap from page to the big screen. While some have undoubtedly created a worthwhile new … Movies • 11 Aug
Sweet Valley High author Francine Pascal dies at 92 Sweet Valley High author Francine Pascal has died at the age of 92. Books • 30 Jul
Paul Howard to stop writing Ross O'Carroll-Kelly books Author Paul Howard has revealed that he will no longer write novels about his famous fictional character Ross O'Carroll-Kelly but will continue penning his weekly … Books • 01 Jun
Author Paul Auster dies aged 77 The American author Paul Auster, who made his name with noirish, existentialist novels about lonely writers and outsiders that were a huge hit in Europe … Books • 01 May
Author CJ Sansom dies aged 71 The author Christopher John Sansom, best known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, has died at the age of 71. Books • 29 Apr
Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with brain cancer The author Sophie Kinsella has revealed she has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Books • 17 Apr
Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff dies aged 98 The French artist Laurent de Brunhoff, the author and illustrator of dozens of children's books starring the affable elephant character Babar created by his father, … Books • 23 Mar
AS Byatt, Possession author, dies aged 87 The British author Antonia Byatt has died at the age of 87, her publisher has said. Books • 17 Nov 23
Author Cathy Kelly reveals breast cancer diagnosis Author Cathy Kelly has shared on Instagram that she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Entertainment • 28 Sep 23
Harry Potter superfans celebrate wizard's birthday Harry Potter superfans have spoken about the "magical" ways the wizarding world has allowed them to "relive childhood memories" as they celebrate the character's birthday … Trending • 31 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
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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
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 … 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
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 … 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
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