As JK Rowling gets planning permission to construct a summer house inspired by Hagrid’s hut, we round up five of the best writer’s sheds. Take a look inside the hideouts which have inspired writers from Virginia Woolf to Henry David Thoreau

The novel, which features a heroine of the series “His Dark Materials,” examines the struggle between totalitarian despots and those who believe in free thought and speech.

Philip Pullman I've read all of his books and I loved them. He is an amazing author.

Philip Pullman with Dana

The Guardian discusses Philip Pullman’s forthcoming Book of Dust, which will be a complementary volume to the beloved His Dark Materials triology. The book shot to the top of the pre-order ch…

Philip Pullman

Buy Northern Lights:the award-winning, internationally bestselling, now full-colour illustrated edition by Philip Pullman, Chris Wormell from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

In time for the 25th anniversary of 'The Golden Compass,' British author Philip Pullman will publish a new standalone short story featuring Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan; 'Serpentine' is due from Knopf on October 15.

The author of His Dark Materials on the life lessons in George Eliot’s masterpiece, ditching Lawrence Durrell and being wowed by Ginsberg