Hilary Mantel


Top authors explain: how to write a great novel

Some of the literary world’s brightest stars, including Junot Diaz, Hilary Mantel, Anne Rice and Kazuo Ishiguro, explain their novel methods for writing great works of fiiction — from retreating to the bathroom to color-coded plot charts.

The Booker Prize gets it gloriously, marvellously right

Author Hilary Mantel has been awarded the Booker Prize for her novel Wolf Hall, and rarely has the award gone to someone more deserving, says Neel Mukherjee. It is the most gripping book you’ll ever read.

Under the covers of the Booker prize nominees

The Guardian gets interactive with this year’s Man Booker Prize nominee shortlist. Watch videos, listen to interviews with authors and read all The Guardian’s reviews.