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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work

About 10,000 writers including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman join copyright campaign

The Guardian - UK

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popular

The Guardian - UK

Bible sales at their highest in almost three decades

The average cost of a book reached record levels in 2025

The Independent UK

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Wit, courage and guile: ten literary heroines to inspire you on International Women’s Day

Ever since pen was first put to paper, literary heroines have leapt off the page, often as literature’s most nuanced characters. Whether plucky and confident, pushing the boundaries of society, or increasingly empowered in their own quiet ways, it is no surprise that fictitious females reveal much about the world.

The Conversation

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones shortlisted for author of the year at British Book Awards

Authors Freida McFadden, Richard Osman and Mick Herron are also nominated for the award

The Independent UK

Celebrity Traitors star among names touted to be next House of Games host

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Who will replace Richard Osman as House of Games host?

‘I will gladly hand over the keys,’ Osman said in his exit announcement

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Richard Osman thanks fans as he steps down from ‘most fun show’ House Of Games

Osman, who has become known for his Thursday Murder Club series of books, has presented the BBC Two gameshow since 2017.

Evening Standard

Richard Osman steps down from hosting role: ‘Time to let someone else have a go’

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The Independent UK

Richard Osman quits House of Games after nine years hosting BBC show

‘It’s time to let someone else have a go,’ presenter said

The Independent UK

Richard Osman calls Alan Carr and Amanda Holden Strictly rumours ‘nonsense’

Speculation is rife over who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the BBC hit’s presenters

The Independent UK

Leah Williamson and Richard Osman back National Year of Reading

The footballer and author are supporting a nationwide campaign, Go All In, which aims to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ in reading for pleasure among children in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Idris Elba knighted by King Charles

Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles for his work campaigning against knife crime.

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Author and TV host Richard Osman ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be made OBE

The game show host was recognised for services to literature and broadcasting.

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Idris Elba, Sarina Wiegman and Torvill and Dean lead New Year's Honours list

The stars are among a host of people recognised for their services in the annual list

The Guardian - UK

Meera Syal, Gabby Logan and Richard Osman among new year honours in arts and media

Syal becomes a dame, Last of the Summer Wine writer Roy Clarke gets knighthood and Paul Elliott awarded MBE

The Independent UK

Idris Elba and Lionesses lead new year honours list as more than 1,100 recognised

From champions of sports and the arts to foster carers, health workers and supporters of young people, a total of 1,157 recipients, from every part of the UK, have been awarded

The Independent UK

Richard Osman ‘absolutely thrilled’ by New Year Honours list recognition

Richard Osman has been appointed an OBE, having been recognised for his contributions to literature and broadcasting

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Evening Standard

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, Lionesses and Red Roses lead honours list

Sir Idris is knighted for services to young people and Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher are recognised for services to ice skating and volunteering.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a ceramicist cracks in a new series of Midsomer Murders

DCI Barnaby and DS Winter deal with an angry artist. Plus: Rob Rinder and AJ Odudu suffer in The Celebrity Apprentice. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune tops 2025 UK bestsellers list

Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comeback

The Guardian - UK

Richard Osman among authors backing call to issue library card to all UK babies

The proposal, supported by Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman, aims to make public library membership a national birthright

Evening Standard

Rob Reiner had the greatest ever run of movies, Richard Osman says as Hollywood director found dead

Richard Osman rates the legendary Hollywood director as one of the greatest of all time

The Conversation

Best books of 2025: our experts share their picks

The end of the year means holiday celebrations, summer breaks … and for us, one important thing: best books lists. We asked 35 expert readers for their favourite picks, ranging from novelists to anthropologists, scientists to criminologists – and experts in politics, publishing and philosophy. The only rule? The book…

Evening Standard

Richard Osman jokingly calls Jeremy Clarkson a 'coward' as he weighs in on TV star's upcoming book

Clarkson’s new release, Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog, hits shelves this week, following the success of his bestselling Diddly Squat series about life on his Oxfordshire farm

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