Michele Magwood is leaving Sunday Times

Michele Magwood is bidding farewell to the Sunday Times as its book doyenne after nearly 20 years.

She said the following on her departure: "I have some writing and editing projects that I want to get stuck into, and I think the time is right. The book world needs new eyes and new voices."

Magwood will, however, continue to write a monthly column for Wanted magazine, and will take on select projects for the Sunday Times.