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The Hair of the Pigeon by Mohammed Massoud Morsi review – an epic tale of a refugee’s journey

The Egyptian-Danish-Australian journalist’s second novel spans continents, following a Palestinian teen as he comes of age during the Syrian civil war and is forced into exile

The Guardian - AU

Iowa Law Barring Books with "Descriptions or Visual Depictions of a Sex Act" from School Libraries Upheld

When may public libraries, and especially public school libraries, remove books based on their content? In Pico v. Bd. of… The post Iowa Law Barring Books with "Descriptions or Visual Depictions of a Sex Act" from School Libraries Upheld appeared first on Reason.com.

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Prince William Banned One Royal Relative From His Wedding to Princess Kate Following "Numerous Misdemeanors," Per Royal Author

"As with every wedding, there were controversies over the guest list."

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Miami nightclub mogul takes credit for Bad Bunny and Drake friendship

David Grutman said in his new tell-all book, ‘It was one of those moments that reminded me why I do what I do’

The Independent UK

Why Prince William Was "Very Concerned" Princess Kate "Would Be Completely Overawed" by His Lifestyle, According to a Former Royal Courtier

"He was pretty nervous that the press was going to find out..."

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The One Choice "Quiet and Bookish" Princess Kate Made at School, "Which Only Made Things Worse for Her," According to a Former Classmate

"Catherine's experience was sadly marred..."

Marie Claire

Royal Author Reveals the "Invaluable" Experience Princess Kate's Parents Gave Her, Which Undoubtedly Helped Her "Personal Development"

Carole and Michael Middleton provided their children with "a unique cultural experience."

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While Princess Kate's Dad Michael Middleton Was Born into a "Wealthy Family," Carole Middleton Grew Up "With Money Scarce at Home," Per Royal Author

Michael's relatives even hosted a number of royals during the Victorian era.

Marie Claire

From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference

The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians making a difference

The Independent UK

The '75% Done' Scam: How George R.R. Martin's The Winds of Winter Progress Became a 2026 Meme

George R.R. Martin's repeated claim that The Winds of Winter is 'three‑quarters done' has become a 2026 meme as page counts stall and fans relive decades of shifting deadlines.

International Business Times UK

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Has Been Accused of a ‘Physical Altercation’ With a Royal Aide

Marie Claire

Howard Jacobson hates protests. So what does he do to fight antisemitism? Howl

This is an era of protest and, in the Selfridges salt beef bar, Howard Jacobson is talking about placards. He hates them because he is a novelist. “The human body holding a placard is a very ugly sight,” he says. “Even if what was written on the placard was, ‘I’m…

Evening Standard

Into the Wreck by Susannah Dickey review – an immersive exploration of grief

Set in County Donegal, the poet’s polyphonic third novel wittily explores the fragile dynamics of a family navigating the loss of a father

The Guardian - UK

As a celebrant, I prefer funerals to weddings. This is why

Perhaps my work is still about my healing – remembering the sacred fragility, the passing nature, the end date in sight

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Life of Pi author Yann Martel: ‘I thought the Iliad was a book for old farts… then I started getting ideas’

The Life of Pi author Yann Martel explains why his new retelling of Homer’s Iliad offers the ideal antidote to the age of Trump

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Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

A children's storybook aims to offer hope to young people navigating grief and trauma following domestic tragedies.

Marie Claire

Former Royal Aide Claims Princess Kate and Prince William Might Be "Fundamentally Misunderstood" Regarding One Key Priority

"It's not something you can take for granted."

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Animorphs Author Shares Concerns About The TV Adaptation, And There’s One Thing I Desperately Want As A Fan Of The ‘90s Books

I'm not sure kids are ready for a faithful adaptation, but '90s kids are.

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The Surprising Reason Why Princess Kate Took On the ‘Peacemaker’ Role Between William and Harry

The Guardian - UK

The best recent poetry – review roundup

Goyle, Chert, Mire by Jean Sprackland; The House of Broken Things by Kim Moore; The Tree Is Missing by Shannon Kuta Kelly; Dog Star by Michael Symmons Roberts; Horses by Jake Skeets

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Hall: ‘Everyone wangs on about Anna Karenina – I’ve never been able to finish it’

The author on being inspired by Michael Ondaatje and how Hilary Mantel helped her overcome her aversion to historical figure novels

The Guardian - UK

Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review – are criminals born or made?

A psychologist delves into the genetics of bad behaviour in a book littered with fascinating scientific findings

Evening Standard

Greta Bellamacina’s My London: a secret library and a bar with student union prices

The poet and actor shares a whimsical, literary guide to the capital

Evening Standard

Colm Tóibín’s tales of Ireland are already relics

Colm Tóibín is not a happy bunny in his fiction, to say the least, not one of the great lookers forward

The Guardian - AU

Sororicidal by Edwina Preston review – a tale of two sisters tinged with danger

The author deftly captures the intricacies and subtle violence of a sibling relationship. As both girls age, our sympathies shift again and again

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