Indeed, throughout the decades, plenty of books — some highly acclaimed, some much more obscure — have been taken by filmmakers and transformed into some of the greatest motion pictures in ...

An Army veteran said it was “unbelievable” to carry a book of remembrance on stage during a Royal British Legion event at the Royal Albert Hall. Alex Lowe, 33, said it was an “honour and a ...

Folk tales and beloved characters from cultures around the globe can are celebrated in popular books for young readers. Test your knowledge of them with this short quiz. The celebrity chef’s ...

Jamie Oliver has apologised and withdrawn a children’s book he wrote after it was criticised for causing offence to First Nation Australians. The TV chef is among a long list of celebrities to ...

By Dave Kim The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. By Ali Watkins Our ...

Jamie Oliver has apologised for a children’s book he wrote after it was criticised for causing offence to First Nation Australians. The Australian sub-plot in Oliver’s Billy And The Epic ...

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The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...

The turbulent and troubled life of Vivien Leigh comes to light in Lyndsy Spence's new book. Ysenda Maxtone Graham discovers the mental turmoil the actress battled with. Roger Lewis uncovers the ...

Books can hold decades of earned knowledge in the span of a few hundred pages. When it comes to understanding finances, fewer decisions are easier, cheaper or more impactful than the move to ...

Rome city officials are devising a plan to block off the area around the fountain. Under the plan, visitors will be required to book online and pay two euros. Once inside, they will have 30 minutes to ...