What exactly separates a short story from a novella from a novel, you ask? As with most art forms, the label is somewhat malleable. When it comes down to it, though, it’s all about word count.

For many, there will never be a better way to experience a story than reading a book. There's something that happens on such a personal level that moves the reader and invites them and only them to ...

Improbable glorious weary sorrowful. Still rejoicing, though the tiniest bit less. This is an extract from Concerning the ...

Retellings and reimaginings are having a moment in the publishing industry as readers can’t seem to get enough of them. Mixing newer releases with popular and beloved adaptations, this list offers ...

For readers of historical fiction, there’s no need to settle on just one place or period when journeying into the past. At ...

In January 2022, the final episode of the Chinese audio drama "Three-Body" was released on the online audio-sharing platform Ximalaya to wide applause from internet users. "The Wandering Earth," a sci ...

Helen Schulman talks about writing the short stories in her new book, ‘Fools for Love.’ We also check in with Now Serving, a ...

Digitalisation does not mean commercialisation or oversimplification of culture. It is a way of selecting, adapting, and spreading traditional values through a modern language.

Fluence Energy's AI-driven software and domestic hardware position it well for long-term growth, but execution and policy timing are critical risks. Tariffs and regulatory uncertainty have frozen ...

First Times: Short Stories about Sex is an anthology that details first sexual experiences and awakenings. Ranging from first solo sexual explorations to first times with a partner, this collection ...

We present another story from the RTÉ Short Story Competition shortlist 2024 - read Divination by Stephen O'Reilly below. The shortlisted stories are currently being broadcast nightly on RTÉ ...