Books

Class writer Patrick Ness on his new novel about a day in the life of a teenager coming out

Long Way Round's Charley Boorman: Even if I lost my leg, I would never give up my bikes

“Entirely driven by ego”? JK Rowling just knows how to appeal to modern fans

These Doctor Who Mr Men mash-ups are fun for fans of all ages

The Essex Serpent author Sarah Perry on her Radio 4 Book at Bedtime

Alys Fowler: I thought I was having a midlife crisis when I came out as gay in my thirties

Does this Harry Potter fan theory prove that Snape didn't die after all?

Marvel comics executive blames “diversity” for slump in comic-book sales

JK Rowling’s inspirational writing tips are just what we need this Monday

Which Brontë sister wrote which book?

To Walk Invisible: the best books by and about the Brontë sisters

Who was Branwell Brontë?

Sorry, what?David Tennant's son dressed up as Christian Grey for World Book Day

Alec Baldwin is writing a book as Donald Trump

Joanna Trollope is ditching 'Aga sagas' – for career women and gay relationships

Professor Trelawney made a cracking Easter egg prediction you probably missed in Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

Benedict Cumberbatch to produce and star in BBC adaptation of The Child in Time

The Snowman creator Raymond Briggs wins Lifetime Achievement Award

George RR Martin hints the next Game of Thrones book could finally be published this year

JK Rowling is releasing a new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Jilly Cooper is nearly 80 – but she’s still the undisputed Queen of the Bonkbuster

Someone's spotted another magical hint about Harry Potter's future in Chamber of Secrets

Books to die for: The Witness for the Prosecution cast reveal their favourite page-turners

Cats are psychopaths. So why do so many of us keep them as pets?

The best Christmas cookbooks to get you through this festive season

Julian Barnes: "Opening up the Man Booker Prize for Americans is straightforwardly daft"

8 brilliant books for Christmas

18 brilliant books for Christmas – as recommended by your favourite presenters

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has conquered the Eiger but he won’t climb a ladder. Why?

Shhhh!Emma Watson has been hiding books on the London Underground