The only novel by Emily Brontë, published 1847 under Ellis Bell.
Glastonbury organisers have announced next year’s line-up progress, with three headliners confirmed and Madonna ruled out. Rumours point to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Oasis as contenders for 2027, with bookies’ odds reflecting growing certainty around major acts while other names circulate.
The Bond franchise is being rebooted with a new lead actor. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the 26th film, with Amy Pascal, David Heyman, and Denis Villeneuve directing. Casting choices are being narrowed, and producers aim to maintain continuity with Fleming’s universe while introducing a refreshed icon for a new era.
Box-office results show film reboots and sequels are drawing big crowds, led by Practical Magic 2 and a wave of retro IP. Critics debate whether nostalgia or social-media dynamics power these trends as audiences seek simpler, pre-digital worlds.
A BBC-led film and accompanying stories showcase how reading transforms lives, from Omar’s escape in Feltham prison with Jack Higgins to Camilla’s reflections on literature shaping her education and the monarch’s public image.