The acclaimed science fiction writer presents a collection of previously published short stories and poetry. The book ...

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The longlist for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 has been unveiled, with 16 writers including Arundhati Roy, Lyse Doucet and Lea Ypi in contention for the £30,000 award. Of the 16 titles, seven ...

Amsterdam-based writer Deepa Paul has been included on the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 Longlist for her memoir on opening up her marriage. Ask Me How It Works tells the story of her journey to ...

Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet is one of 16 writers longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. Doucet, who is the chief international correspondent for the BBC, was nominated for The ...

The award-winning writer discusses some of her favorite story collections and why they’ve stuck with her.

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Arundhati Roy and Sarah Perry are among the 16 authors longlisted for The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction in 2026. Awarded for excellence, originality and accessibility in narrative non-fiction, the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...