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24 Jun 2026

Bestselling British author Dame Jilly Cooper left behind an estate worth more than £8.5 million following her death at the age of 88. Famous for her hugely popular novels including Riders, Rivals and Polo, Cooper remained one of the most influential figures in modern British fiction. Probate records show her fortune will be shared equally among her children Felix and Emily and her stepdaughter Lau

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4 likes3 comments#books #jillycooper #literature #author

13 Jun 2026

Rugby league icon Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising both his sporting achievements and his tireless fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease charities. Acclaimed children's authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson were made dames for their outstanding contributions to literature. Their beloved works, Noughts & Crosses and The Gruffalo, continue t

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5 likes4 comments#kevinsinfield #kingsbirthdayhonours #literature

5 Jun 2026

French-Iranian author, filmmaker and activist Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56, according to official confirmation from France. Best known for the acclaimed graphic novel and film Persepolis, Satrapi gained international recognition for her powerful storytelling and advocacy for freedom and human rights. Tributes have poured in from around the world honoring her lasting impact on literatu

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5 likes4 comments#persepolis #cinema #literature #marjanesatrapi #worldne

30 May 2026

Saudi Arabia officially opened its Guest of Honor pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, literature, arts, and creative achievements. Led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the participation aims to strengthen cultural exchange and highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing role in the global literary and publishing lands

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5 likes3 comments#arts #bookfair #saudiarabia #literature #publishing

22 May 2026

Acclaimed author Maggie O’Farrell reflected on her recent Hollywood success following award wins for adapting her novel Hamnet into a film. Speaking from her Edinburgh home, the writer described the whirlwind experience of attending red carpet events and winning major awards as dreamlike. Her new novel Land is now being released after months spent balancing literary work with the glamour of the in

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3 likes2 comments#hamnet #hollywood #maggieofarrell #entertainment #literature

21 Apr 2026

Saudi writer Abdullah Al-Otaibi highlighted key differences between graphic novels and traditional fiction during a literary session in Dammam. He emphasized the collaborative nature of visual storytelling and how authorship differs in comics compared to novels. #SaudiArabia #Literature #Comics #Writing #Culture #WorldNews

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