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The British historian on the drama and resonance of the lives of Richard II and Henry VI, the writers she most admires and the book she wishes she had written

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Irish novelist is at the height of his powers with a sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years later

Get ready for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, featuring a stellar cast and a compelling storyline set to captivate audi...

Hilary Mantel’s writing career falls neatly into two periods: before and after Wolf Hall.

The celebrated actor will be reprising his role as the scheming Thomas Cromwell one last time

Categorising fiction may help to sell books, but it says little about how writers write or readers read

Gore Vidal argued essays will outlast novels as a literary form. Hilary Mantel's essays, which explore her personal journey and struggles, suggest fiction and journalism have their own rewards. Vidal may or may not have agreed, but his own novels haven't aged as well as his essays.

Wondering where to watch Wolf Hall? We've got you covered as it's confirmed Mark Rylance will reprise his role as Thomas Cromwell