Second Book of Dust instalment finds Lyra facing adult problems as she travels to Asia

Your book may be a page-turner, but it probably won’t be a money-maker

Belfast poet Stephen Sexton takes award for poets under 30

The Scottish capital is known for its castle and festivals but the quieter corners are alive year round

Reviled director to film reviled libertarian hero’s novel. This is a bad idea

Swearing is one of life’s most joyous and creative releases – we must teach it early

Blast from the past with return of woolly mammoth and new Philip Pullman trilogy

The first novel in new trilogy will come out in October, 17 years after the last instalment

The author discusses his new novel, Here I Am, which has been described as ‘political’

Sarah J Maas secured a publishing deal in 2008 and has published eight novels since

For a gift with lasting appeal, avoid the ‘festive’ books and head for fresh takes on the classics

Lali Morris to leave after 14 years with recruitment of a replacement to start in November

How to Write a Book: In the conclusion to our 12-part series, agents give advice about what they look for in a book and how to attract a publisher. An agent is not the sole route into publishing, but the experience of a good one can be pivotal

Donald Clarke isn’t sure if the pseudonymous crime writer can duplicate the cinematic success of the fantasy novelist