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We thought you might be interested in this event from the British Library:Jaipur Literature Festival 2026Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 JuneBook Tickets: events.bl.uk/events/jaipur-literature-festivalThe Library once again comes into colourful life, with talks, panels and more across three venues, as speakers and writers from around the world discuss everything from art to literature, history to science, food to film, international politics to sustainability. ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to the six novels shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, now in its tenth year. The six authors are in the running to receive the £10,000 award to mark their success. The shortlisted titles are:The Tarot Reader of Versailles by Anya Bergman (Manilla Press, Bonnier Books UK)Boudicca's Daughter by Elodie Harper (Head of Zeus, Bloomsbury)Esperance by Adam Oyebanji (Arcadia, Quercus Editions, Hachette)The Fertile Earth by Ruthvika Rao (Oneworld Publications)White Road by Harry Whitehead (Claret Press)Poor Girls by Clare Whitfield (Head of Zeus, Bloomsbury)British, Indian and Irish authors are represented on this year’s shortlist, including one debut novelist. Submissions were open to writers of all nationalities, writing in English. The shortlist was selected by a panel of 35 dedicated librarians and library staff from across the UK, reflecting the Prize’s continued commitment to being reader-led. ... See MoreSee Less

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