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Zora Neale Hurston (1903-1960) studied anthropology under scholar Franz Boas. She wrote several novels, drawing heavily on her knowledge of human development and the African American experience in America. She is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching Go

Brilliant books by POC writers that everyone should read

In light of Lola Olufemi's positive attempts to "decolonise" her curriculum at Cambridge, here are our suggestions.

Angry librarians breathe fire after columnist suggests closing public libraries

Andre Walker, a contributor for the New York Observer finally ceded the argument after receiving over 100,000 replies to his criticism of libraries.

Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 book

From misty lochs and chalk cliffs to snow-covered mountains and autumnal woods, Landscape Photographer of the Year book captures the splendour of Britain's rural and urban landscapes, from the Outer Hebrides to the white cliffs of Dover.

Pop! Explore Brian Griffin's era-defining photos of Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and more

Brian Griffin (not the dog from Family Guy) was a major British music industry photographer in the 1980s, shooting album covers by Depeche Mode, The Clash, Iggy Pop, The Specials, Elvis Costello and many more.

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Soviet Bus Stops Christopher Herwig VOLUME II

Christopher Herwig's Soviet Bus Stops Volume II: More surprising sights behind the Iron Curtain

After the popular and critical success of his first book, Soviet Bus Stops, Herwig has returned to the former Soviet Union to hunt for more.

Roald Dahl kept sharpening pencils in his shed to avoid writing

It's Roald Dahl Day 2017: "A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men."

Cloud Chamber: House of Cards actor's New York street photography

Dan Ziskie's first book, Cloud Chamber, features photographs taken on the streets of Manhattan between 2013 and 2016.

The Last Testament by Jonas Bendiksen: Meet seven men who believe they are the Messiah

Norwegian photographer Jonas Bendiksen has travelled the world tracking down men who claim to be the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Spying on Moscow: Drone photography of the Russian capital

Russian photographer Denis Esakov presents Moscow from a different perspective – from above.

Pittsburgh 1950: Previously unseen images by Elliott Erwitt, a giant of American photography

Many of the images he took as a 22-year-old aspiring photographer lay forgotten until a history student chanced across them in 2011.

Dog People: Photos show what dogs would look like if they were human

Sandra Müller's book Dog People features 83 creative portraits that answer the question: "What kind of person would this dog be?"

Guide to drone photography: How to capture stunning aerial shots like these

Drone Photography & Video Masterclass contains everything a photographer needs to take their camera into the skies; and everything a drone pilot needs to master aerial photography.

20 years of Harry Potter: 10 life lessons we learned from 'The Boy Who Lived'

The first of J.K. Rowling's magical series The Philosopher's Stone was published on 26 June, 1997.

New Harry Potter edition reveals Hogwarts romance between Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick

Bloomsbury has released special House editions of The Philosopher's Stone with additional facts and illustrations.

Sherlock Holmes Day: Not-so-elementary facts about the detective of 221B Baker Street

The annual dedication to the fictional sleuth was chosen to coincide with the birthday of creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Shop branded 'insensitive' for 'it's gone' sale sticker on Madeleine McCann book

The discount offer was placed on a book tracing the ten-year search for the missing toddler.

Author Anthony Horowitz claims he was 'warned off' black character by US publishers

Children's writer, famed for the Alex Rider spy series, described the incident as 'disturbing'.

JK Rowling pleads with Harry Potter fans not to buy stolen prequel written on postcard

Burglary took place in Birmingham sometime in April.

Bill Clinton to write novel with suspense writer James Patterson

The novel called The President is Missing will be published in June 2018.

Relics of the Reich: The buildings the Nazis left behind after Hitler committed suicide in his Berlin bunker

Colin Philpott's book – Relics of the Reich – looks at the physical legacy of the Nazis; their buildings, their structures and their public spaces.

Orphans of Time: Rebecca Bathory captures the beauty of decaying abandoned buildings

Behind boarded-up windows and "No Trespass" signs lies a hidden world, slowly being claimed back by nature.

Fifth £50,000 Jane Austen plastic five pound note up for grabs

Rumours had been mounting after micro-artist responsible for the notes visited the Jane Austen Centre in Bath.

Return to Fukushima: Never-before-seen photos from inside the red nuclear exclusion zone

Very few photographers have ventured inside the restricted red zone, or seen the interiors of its abandoned buildings.

Chelsea Clinton to write children's picture book on women who shaped America

She Persisted takes its title from barbed putdown aimed at Elizabeth Warren in Senate.

Did World War II start in 1937 in Asia and not in 1939 in Europe as our history books claim?

Oxford historian Rana Mitter claims great global conflict truly began when Japan attacked China.

Trump's first wife set to release memoir about raising the president's children

Ivana Trump's autobiographical Raising Trump will be published in September.

China says no to Peppa Pig? Beijing to cut number of foreign picture books published for children

Move aimed at curbing influence of foreign ideas on children.

What to read on International Women's Day? Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction offers suggestions

All-female panel has finalised a longlist of possible winners for the literary award.

Happy World Book Day! Most amazing literary costumes from Lemony Snicket to the Mad Hatter

These are some of the most inventive costume efforts - including Begbie from Trainspotting.

Alec Baldwin and Kurt Andersen join forces to release satirical book on Donald Trump

The book, out in November, will be written based on Baldwin's SNL impersonation of the president.

Buzzing at the Sill: Ten years of photos documenting America post 9/11 wars

After years of covering war in Iraq and Afghanistan, Magnum Photographer Peter van Agtmael explores everyday life in the US, as a way of understanding his experiences and his country.