A survivor of the shipwreck that inspired the novel Moby Dick had a theory about how a sperm whale could destroy a vessel many times its size – 200 years later, he's been proved right.
Several first editions were bought by the 2nd Marquess of Bath during the author's lifetime.
A range of local, national and international authors head to Wigtown for its annual literary celebration.
Psychology lecturer Orly Klein says the link up with Stephen Graham was "an amazing stroke of luck".
The bestselling author on what new data reveals about America’s steep decline in reading for pleasure.
Cher explains why she has finally written her memoir and who it's for.
Stephen Shames' photography offers a radically new and candid picture of the militant black power organisation.
What happens to our brains when we learn to read Braille?
The African town of Chinguetti is home to a large collection of forgotten ancient books.
As the world goes digital, paper might seem increasingly obsolete – but it is anything but.
