‘We wanted books that took risks’: the 2026 Booker Prize Shortlist is here
“Don’t be nostalgic for a great age of reading”, commands Dame Mary Beard, wearing a glittering sequin blazer. She has a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.
A Rock and Roll Ball With Liverpool’s Rising Talent
Tickets were so oversold that even devout fans had to scramble for spares from the Instagram stories of those who could no longer make it.
