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A reminder of how three chords played fast could thrill
Last night's One City One Book turn was a solo gig from Glenn Patterson, after Lucy Caldwell was hauled off to London to pick up an award.
Best-selling Dan Brown gets hellish time from critics
The latest Dan Brown blockbuster was released this week: cue line-up of detractors rushing to rubbish it, while secretly seething with jealousy at his soaring sales figures.
Book reveals if violence was for God or Ulster
Two academics from the University of Ulster and one from Queen's have this week launched the first book to explore ex-combatants' relationships with religion.
Brooding deliberation on family secrets and unanswered questions
The secrets that we keep. That's the subject of All The Beggars Riding, Belfast-born writer Lucy Caldwell's third novel.
Irish author Tana French's thrilled to take LA book prize
Irish author Tana French has won one of the most prestigious book awards in the US, the 'Los Angeles Times' Book Prize for Thrillers.
Discover a great read, literally, in big city book hunt
CALLING all bookworms. If you're in Belfast today, keep your eyes peeled for free copies of this year's Once City One Book.
50 Best spring reads: From debut novels and political thrillers to delicious cookbooks and child-friendly histories
Sophie Morris and her panel of experts pick the season’s most brilliant new books
Cancer-stricken writer Iain Banks 'has just months to live'
The novelist Iain Banks has left the literary world in shock after revealing he is suffering from terminal cancer and may have just months to live.
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson to visit prison
One of the UK's best-selling children's authors will be visiting prisoners in Northern Ireland next month to help them interact with their children.
Literati join Lucy for launch of novel
Belfast's literati gathered at the Ulster Museum last night to celebrate the launch of author Lucy Caldwell's new novel, All The Beggars Riding.
Crime pays for US author Coben, our top library choice
Who's the most read author in Northern Ireland? It's not JK Rowling, Dan Brown or EL James.
Mila Kunis wants Fifty Shades of Grey role
Mila Kunis is interested in playing heroine Anastasia Steele in the movie adaptation of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
Jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy aims to be top novelist
He's been involved in countless thrillers on the racecourse.
Dan Brown's new book Inferno published in May
His most famous book established Jesus's living bloodline - now Dan Brown is taking his readers into Hell.
Hospice’s thanks to charity author
A book of fascinating stories and images from beyond the gates of Parliament Buildings is raising funds for the Marie Curie Hospice in Belfast.
The 50 Best books for Christmas
From last-minute stocking fillers to weighty tomes to curl up by the fire with, Sophie Morris has great gift ideas for the literature lovers in your life
The best Christmas gifts for the bookish
Belfast urged to mark CS Lewis' 50th anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the death of CS Lewis should be marked in his native Belfast in honour of the legacy of the renowned writer, it has been urged.
The 50 Best winter reads
It’s cold outside and you want to snuggle down on the sofa. Just make sure you have a good book, says Sophie Morris
Nigella Lawson to make star appearance at Eason flagship store Belfast
Best-selling and award-winning food writer Nigella Lawson will be at the new Eason flagship store on Friday 2nd November 12.30pm to sign copies of her latest book, ‘Nigellissima’.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest Showbiz News
Taylor Swift scoops eight awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Children 'are my priority now'
Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
Latest Food and Drink News
Historian claims to have published Coca Cola's 'secret formula' days after man tries to sell another variant on eBay for $5m
One man is threatening to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds Coca Cola's 'secret formula' as he claims to publish a copy of the original recipe in a new book.
Unpalatable truth about sugar in our food
Are you unwittingly eating more sugar than is good for you?
Diners catching on to the pleasures of pairing beer with food
There may be more than 100 beers on offer at Tim Ferket's restaurant and an extensive menu of hearty Belgian cuisine, but he begins by offering me a glass of ale and a bowl of crisps.
Northern Ireland potato wizard behind Maris Piper who gave us chips with everything
He was the man who unearthed a secret formula to growing what was to become the UK's most loved potato.
Latest Motoring News
Video: Lamborghini shifts into top gear with Egoista concept car
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini unveiled a new concept car, the Egoista, on May 13.
Vauxhall’s Astra VXR points way for hot hatches
Blisteringly quick, yet with the style, comfort, quality and grace of a luxurious executive saloon, Vauxhall’s classy Astra VXR points the direction hot hatches should be taking.
Skoda Fabia vRS: when less is more
When Mazda launched its now iconic MX5 the principle of “less can amount to more” was brought into play.
Northern Ireland drivers steer clear of cracks
Potholed roads have led to a leap in car windscreen damage — although drivers in Northern Ireland appear to be best at avoiding them, according to an AA/Populus survey.