BOOKS

Six writers vie for one of the most illustrious prizes to continue the celebrated poet's legacy

A new book features 80 old black-and-white photos of Paris superimposed on the same scenes today.

Unesco declared 21 March as World Poetry Day in 1999 and it is spent celebrating the importance of poetry.

World Poetry Day celebrates poetry, literature and poets and will be marked on Monday 21 March.

This poetry day expand your horizons to check out these literary icons.

Yorkshire author had suffered from Alzheimer's for nearly a decade

The anniversary of 1916's heroic and bloody rebellion in Ireland has prompted a flood of new volumes.

The book was left behind in Amsterdam after Anne Frank went hiding for two years during the Nazi occupation.

From diving equipment and cameras, to understanding light underwater, this book provides all you need before you take the plunge.

Moshfegh's outstanding debut novel bears comparison with the works of Patricia Highsmith and Jim Thompson.

Our traditions are not fodder for facile fictions, complain Native Americans

Check out the best new travel writing with our top-five round up.

World Book Day is the perfect excuse to add a few new beautiful, and impressive, titles to your coffee table

World Book Day on 3 March encourages children to come together to appreciate reading.

Another GOP politician declared her 'just too controversial'.

Despite high profile authors like Mary Beard, historical non-fiction continues to be dominated by men

Executives hope Salaam Reads will appeal to Muslims and others interested to learn more about them

Everything from an Irish pathologist to Scandi police procedurals – let IB Times cuff you up and book you in

David Litvinoff was a charismatic figure who linked London's counterculture to dark worlds.

Bare Lit will showcase a host of BAME talent amid claims of marginalisation by the literary establishment

Choices range from Kazuo Ishiguro's Dark Ages myth right through to Sarah Hopera's battle with alcoholism.

Detective novel is first children's book to win £30,000 prize since Philip Pullman's The Amber Spyglass.

Trump Temptations: The Billionaire & The Bellboy has been written by US comedian Elijah Daniel.

Karan Johar, Kajol, Shahi Tharoor and Ashok Vajpeyi have spoken on intolerance at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

British author William Dalrymple said that this year's Jaipur Lit Fest has exceeded previous events, commending Stephen Fry's speech.

14% said they want to read it while 4% said they have already read it.

With three weeks to go before the big day, there are some great gifts out there for prepared gift buyers.

More than 300 characters in her novels were poisoned by a vast range of substances.

Violence and torture to rival Islamic State is now a feature of daily life for many countries.