Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2016 is in full swing – but is it still relevant?Literary award comes of age with five exciting authors on the shortlist. But is it time for a rethink?
Cast Away, by Charlotte McDonald-Gibson – migrants brave the perils of the MediterraneanA series of human stories from the refugee crisis, featuring dramatic and dangerous voyages to safety.
JK Rowling apologises for killing off Remus LupinThe Harry Potter author admits on Twitter that his death made her cry
Woman returns book to Auckland library after 67 years but escapes $24,600 fineLibrarian told the woman she will not be charged a late fine, because she was issued the book as a child.
YA Book Prize: Shortlist of the best Young Adult fiction nominationsCheck out IBTimes' reviews of the finest YA fiction ahead of the awards on 2 June.
World Book Day 2016: Quotes that will motivate you to read more and explore the world of booksThe day is also celebrated as the World Copyright Day.
Black holes, solar storms, deciphering DNA and immortality: the best new science books The best new science books on everything from detecting gravitational waves to an enzyme offering immortality.
Thomas Piketty's 'Chronicles: On Our Troubled Times' highlights criticisms of the EU and its ineffectual institutions