Our Literature Department promotes British and Commonwealth literature. We organise, or provide support to, a wide range of literature events overseas, working with over 300 writers annually.

Our world-wide online book group where you can select books, read and write reviews, join in discussions about books on our web board as well as chat to our online reader in residence.

This unique, searchable database contains up-to-date profiles of some of the UK and Commonwealth's most important living writers - biographies, bibliographies, critical reviews, prizes and photographs.

Access the best UK and international online resources on UK literature. Our Literature Department portal to news, information and discussion for readers, writers, teachers, students and literature professionals.

The official web site of the most famous UK literature prize, with this year's shortlist, previous winners, judges, quotes, sales figures, and news. Vote for the winner and listen to shortlist authors' readings.