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Following the publication of the novelist’s letters, we count down the best of his books, from the dark magic of The Witches of Eastwick to the misadventures of Rabbit Angstrom

The Guardian - UK

David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children’s Book Festival

The 54-year-old’s book publisher dropped him last week following an investigation into allegations against him.

Evening Standard

David Walliams dropped from children’s book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims

Author ‘will no longer be appearing’ at event in February after being dropped by publishers

The Independent UK

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Palaver by Bryan Washington review – a remix of the author’s greatest hits

From exile to family dysfunction, street food to sex, this stylish novel about a mother visiting her estranged gay son in Tokyo explores familiar themes

The Guardian - UK

My Resignation From The Heritage Foundation

I sent this letter this evening to Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation.

Reason

Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune tops 2025 UK bestsellers list

Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comeback

The Guardian - UK

Veronica Gosling obituary

Other lives: Novelist and artist who was drawn to found objects for their shapes, textures and hidden histories

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‘He shouldn’t be allowed to hide’: the Golden State Killer’s prosecutor on the relentless search for the mass murderer

Thien Ho considers his book The People vs the Golden State Killer part of a ‘trilogy’ after two books by different authors

The Guardian - US

David Walliams: All the concerning themes in his bestselling children’s books

The author’s stories have been accused of sexism, classism, fat-shaming and more

The Independent UK

‘God bless us, every one!’ The five best film versions of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

The classic festive tale of humbug and redemption has been adapted countless times for film and TV since the very first silent version in 1901 - but which ones are actually worth watching? The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Kevin E G Perry back to visit the top five

The Independent UK

After three years of long-distance, my partner and I aren’t sure if we should stay together

These types of relationships can be challenging – you need to have an honest conversation about what you both want

The Guardian - UK

From Dr Seuss to All Quiet on the Western Front: 19 books to help you find hope, sense and resistance in difficult times

Writers, activists and politicians on the books they turn to for wisdom and perspective – and to restore their faith in human nature

The Guardian - AU

David Walliams' Publishing Deal Collapses at Sales Peak After Harassment Claims Surface

David Walliams dropped by his publisher HarperCollins over harassment claims, but denies wrongdoing amid long-standing rumours.

International Business Times UK

David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

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Evening Standard

London book shops recommended by celebrities for last-minute Christmas gifts

Time is fast running out to get your deliveries before Christmas so now is the perfect moment to get out to an old-fashioned book shop

The Guardian - UK

‘From her pen sprang unforgettable females’: 16th-century Spanish author’s knight’s tale given reboot

Beatriz Bernal’s pioneering novel features brave, chivalrous women who ride dragons and her adapter wants his illustrated version to reach young readers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the rise of romantic fiction: finally getting the respect it deserves

Jilly Cooper, Joanna Trollope and Sophie Kinsella all changed the genre. A new generation of novelists are doing the same and sales are soaring

Evening Standard

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by publisher

The comedian is one of the UK’s most successful children’s authors

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The Guardian - UK

David Walliams dropped by publisher over alleged inappropriate behaviour

Successful children’s author denies allegations after he was reportedly accused of harassing junior female staff

Evening Standard

The best fantasy books of 2025: from Katabasis to The Raven Scholar

Here’s what stood out this year

The Guardian - AU

In this fractured and frightening world, one mantra my parents gave me calls me

All of us belong to different tribes that give us identity and meaning, but this lesson tells us we are more than our different tribes

Marie Claire

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s New Romance Project Is Extremely Surprising

Axios

Year of the Epstein files enters final chapter

DOJ must release its Epstein files Friday in a "searchable and downloadable format."

The Guardian - UK

Yael van der Wouden : ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy cured my fear of aliens’

The Safekeep author on her secret childhood reading, falling in love with Elizabeth Strout and why she keeps coming back to Zadie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Thrillers should be on UK school curriculum to boost reading, says Lee Child

Bestselling author says focus on ‘masterpieces’ puts children off as he promotes prison literacy scheme

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