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The book is a compelling exploration of Ani Zonneveld's journey across music, activism, and faith, and a call to action for those seeking tangible solutions to tackle patriarchy and misogyny within Muslim societies and beyond.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has staked his reputation on recognising that our relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights isn’t working. His unassailable record as a defender of those rights must be brought to full force to save our immigration system from itself

The Essex Serpent author offers a moving account of her father-in-law’s final illness that will resonate widely

IN FOCUS: A new exhibition opens up the spy writer’s sprawling literary archive to shed light on his idiosyncratic creative process. Katie Rosseinsky explores how he brought George Smiley and co to life

A new platform will be an alternative to Kindle, and bookshops will earn 100% of the profit from sales

Tony Blair's press secretary, Alastair Campbell, described Diana as "absolutely, spellbindingly, drop-dead gorgeous" and helped coin her nickname, "The People's Princess."

Brown’s story of a teenage life ‘critically damaged in a moment’ was the ‘unanimous’ pick for the £15,000 prize

Patten came to prominence with 1967’s The Mersey Sound, which he wrote alongside McGough and Adrian Henri.

Known for her lifelong dedication to mentoring and uplifting others, Warshaw brings decades of coaching experience, a powerful body of published and upcoming novels, and an unwavering belief in the potential of young people with her ambitious initiative.