Thirteen writers from eight countries have made the judges' list of finalists for the biannually awarded literary prize.

Apr 5, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

The decision to award the fourth Man Booker International Prize to Philip Roth was not unanimous.

May 19, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Canadian Olympic athletes won a record number of 14 gold medals at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Learn about Canada's gold medal winning Olympic athletes.

Feb 20, 2010 - Trilby Henderson

Dublin has always been recognised for it's writers and so it's little surprise that it celebrates with a Writers Festival and 2010 was no exception.

Jun 17, 2010 - Laura Peters

With the new film version of Atonement starring Keira Knightley hotly tipped for Oscar glory at next year's awards, now is a great time to read this classic novel.

Nov 5, 2007 - Elizabeth Gregory

The market for books in the UK continues to grow, suggesting that more people may be reading for pleasure than ever before.

Oct 31, 2007 - Elizabeth Gregory

The port city of Trieste was both a refuge and an inspiration to Irish writer James Joyce, who lived there for nearly eleven years between 1904 and 1920.

Nov 2, 2008 - Paris Franz

Not that many people may have heard of Wigtown, but this small town in Galloway has many book-related businesses, including the largest second-hand bookshop in Scotland.

Jan 18, 2010 - Jennifer Young