Manchester Central Library is home to more than half a million books – here are the most popular titles chosen

For every shiny skyscraper and sparkling restaurant in Manchester, there’s a cavernous warehouse and tenebrous canal path.

A Rochdale man is raising funds to publish a dystopian novel dedicated to the memory of his inspirational grandmother.

Chetham’s School of Music will play host to the Manchester Literature Festival tomorrow, where winners of the £10,000 Poetry and Fiction prizes will be announced.