Books & Festivals: Colin Grant previews his new work on migration memory ahead of the Ilkley Literature Festival, while Italy’s literary scene also gets a spotlight via a Milan book-signing for Ann Demeulemeester’s “Print” (Hannibal), blending fashion archives with collectible publishing. Publishing Picks (Fall 2026): A roundup of award-hungry novels, celeb memoirs and romantasy highlights what’s landing next season, including major sequels and genre standouts. Culture & Reading Spaces: A “Hidden corners” drone photo feature spotlights Inverness’s Old High Church reopening after a community buyout—another reminder that heritage spaces keep feeding public life and reading culture. Food & Storytelling: A cozy autumn pasta recipe (bucatini with pumpkin, hazelnuts and sage) and a “Sounds of America” children’s book use food, sound and family tradition as narrative engines. Italy in the spotlight: Oktoberfest’s “Italian weekend” draws tens of thousands from northern Italy, with Italian-language coverage and local support teams on the ground.