On Tuesday 12 November, Samantha Harvey’s 5th novel Orbital was announced as the winner of the Booker Prize 2024 in Old Billingsgate, London. The ceremony was livestreamed on YouTube and broadcast in a special edition of BBC Radio 4’s Front Row.  The Booker Prize is awarded to what is, in the opinion of the judges, […]

Three captivating romance books to read if you liked Normal People by Sally Rooney, Daisy Harrison recommends

Published in 2000, and later adapted into the popular CBeebies TV show, Charlie and Lola is a children’s book series written and illustrated by Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, CBE. Centred around Lola, her vibrant imagination, and her older brother Charlie teaching her new things, Child’s collage art style, 2D illustrations and most importantly, use of […]