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Stephen King delivers hilarious verdict on new streaming thriller series

King is a longtime fan of the original John D. MacDonald novel that has been adapted for the screen several times

The Independent UK

'Massively Depressing': The Winds of Winter Reaches Milestone George R.R. Martin Fans Dreaded

George R.R. Martin will face renewed scrutiny over The Winds of Winter when he appears at LAcon V this August, just as the wait for his sixth A Song of Ice and Fire novel passes a stark new record.

International Business Times UK

Hagitude author Sharon Blackie: ‘At 60 I wasn’t ready to give up, I was just starting’

The writer of cult hit If Women Rose Rooted is on a mission to bring folklore to modern readers. She talks about confronting her fears, communing with nature – and the power that comes with age

The Guardian - UK

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OPINION - Vick Hope: Books gave me the tools to understand my world — today’s children need that gift

The most important thing that we gain from reading is empathy — you learn to walk a day in someone else’s shoes

Evening Standard

Signed David Hockney print found in charity shop sells for more than £41,000

One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, Hockney died last month.

Evening Standard

Every year 6 student to be given Katherine Rundell book for Christmas

More than 800,000 copies of Impossible Creatures will be distributed to year 6 and P6 children through The Queen’s Christmas Present initiative

The Guardian - UK

Meta trying to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, US senator says

Republican Josh Hawley accuses Mark Zuckerberg’s firm of relentlessly pursuing and attempting to bankrupt her

The Guardian - UK

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Buckingham Palace Solves Queen Camilla's Brooch Mystery in 79th Birthday Portrait—And It Shows Just How Much Queen Elizabeth Cared for Her

No one knew the royal origins of The Queen's sapphire and diamond design until now.

Marie Claire

‘No stuffy vibes … just good books’: Matt Haig to open bookshop in Brighton

‘My belief, as someone who grew up in a town without a bookshop, is that all communities should have one,’ says author of The Midnight Library

The Guardian - UK

The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup

The Runner by Scarlett Thomas; The Madman by Henning Mankell; Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Casey; The Spy and the Snake by MJ Robotham; Murder at the End of the World by Akane Araki

The Guardian - UK

New photograph of the Queen marks her 79th birthday

The image has been released as Camilla launches a new initiaitive to support children’s love of reading.

Evening Standard

Dame Julia Donaldson hopes Gruffalo stage show introduces children to theatre

The show is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

Evening Standard

Andrew Motion: ‘Wilfred Owen became a kind of sacred text for me’

The former poet laureate on growing up with Lawrence Durrell, rereading Henry James and getting to grips with the genius of Alexander Pope

The Guardian - UK

The Red Mouth by Sheila Armstrong review – profound exploration of Ireland’s deep time

Sinister bogland discoveries haunt the intersecting lives of four characters in this meditative, exquisitely written tale

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National Year of Reading should extend to a decade, inquiry says

The education committee also proposed a National Reading Guarantee, ensuring all children have frequent opportunities to enjoy reading

The Guardian - AU

Worry Doll by Laura McPhee-Browne review – a sensual, sinister novel about the horrors of desire

Two women meet on a train and tumble into an all-consuming affair told from both sides – who have very different stories

The Guardian - UK

Rebecca Perry wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for ‘delicious and dream-like’ novel

May We Feed the King, about a museum curator and a medieval monarch, was praised by judges for its ‘crisp, cool prose’ and ‘poet’s eye for detail’

International Business Times

The World Cup Is Boosting Spending. Hotels, Beer And Tourism Feel It First.

The FIFA World Cup has delivered a lift to businesses in several U.S. host cities, with hotels, bars and restaurants reporting stronger traffic as millions of fans traveled across North America for the tournament.

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Bangkok Post

Stars, scars & sisterhood

A woman gathers a group of friends from different periods of her life for a weekend getaway in Peacock's new dramedy series The Five-Star Weekend.

Newsroom.co.nz

This week’s bestselling books – July 17

The latest NielsenIQ BookScan chart of NZ bestsellers, plus win the latest book in the wildly successful Bookstore Detectives franchise

The Guardian - UK

Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter review – a bravura rendering of bereavement

Actor Russell Tovey’s narration crackles with compassion and menace in this magical story of a widower and his young sons in mourning

Texas Observer

Inside the Dark World of Romance Scammers

An Austin author’s new novel delves deep into the scammer networks that exploit the vulnerable and the lovelorn.

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“What’s A Giveaway That Someone Is A Dangerous Person Disguised As A ‘Nice Guy’?” (57 Answers)

As children, we were taught not to judge a book by its cover. We learned about the importance of looking beyond someone’s seemingly unappealing superficial traits to know who they really are. The saying also works the other way around: we should be wary of overly pleasant people who may…

The Independent UK

Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security

The Independent UK

What does it take to write your first novel? Words of advice from the hottest debut authors

‘Lost Lambs’ author Madeline Cash and ‘May We Feed the King’ writer Rebecca Perry, who are among those shortlisted for Waterstones’ Debut Fiction Prize, share their tips

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