Black books by British authors remain underrepresented in England’s book market despite efforts at increasing equity from figures in publishing. Publishing in the U.K. is undergoing a continuation of ...

From Chaucer to contemporary voices, British literature has shaped not only the English language but also global culture, politics, and storytelling. Its themes—love, justice, ambition—resonate across ...

Jilly Cooper, an English author known for her risqué romance novels, died over the weekend. She was 88. Cooper died after an unexpected fall on Sunday, Oct. 5, according to a news release from English ...

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the homes or other favorite ...

Jilly Cooper, the bestselling British author known for her chronicles of class and sex in risqué novels, including “Rivals” and “Riders,” has died unexpectedly, her agent and family said Monday. She ...

The Greek island of Zakynthos is yet another idyllic Greek island offering rich history, and cultural treasures, along with ...

LONDON — British author David Lodge, who was twice short-listed for the country's leading literary prize, has died. He was 89. Lodge’s family said they were “very proud” of the prolific writer, who ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONDON (AP) — Jilly Cooper, the bestselling ...