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Sophie Kinsella death: Confessions of a Shopaholic author dies, aged 55

The bestselling author was best known for her ‘Shopaholic’ novels, which were adapted into a hit film starring Isla Fisher

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Confessions of a Shopaholic novelist Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55

The ‘queen of romantic comedy’ has died 18 months after announcing her brain cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today by Naomi Alderman review – how to navigate the information crisis

The author of The Power looks to the past for lessons in surviving an era of seismic technological change

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Erika Says Charlie Kirk Became a 'Next-Level Husband' While Finishing Sabbath Book One Month Before Shooting

Erika Kirk reveals her late husband Charlie's final book on the Sabbath, showing how rest, family, and focus shaped his life and legacy.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

King jokes former chancellor should ‘keep trying’ to make Britain ‘great again’

Sir Jeremy Hunt told the King of his plans to write a book on how to ‘make Britain great again’ when he was knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

After Conquering the Young Adult Market With the 'Culpables' Series, Mercedes Ron Sets Her Sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi - EXCLUSIVE

After conquering the young adult market in books and streaming with her 'Culpable' series, Mercedes Ron has set her sights on Hollywood and Jacob Elordi. She doesn't say this as a provocation or a passing fancy, but as a natural part of a career that has been growing steadily and…

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025

Giancarlo Esposito Is Working To Adapt An Absolutely Terrifying Stephen King Story, And My Fingers Are Tightly Crossed For This One

This has so much potential...

Cinemablend · Dec 9, 2025

The Winds of Winter Delay: Backlash Erupts as GRRM Engages in New Contest While TWOW Waits

George R.R. Martin is rewarding fans with real knighthoods for the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiere, sparking fierce backlash from readers demanding he finish The Winds of Winter.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

American Canto by Olivia Nuzzi review – insufferable filler that sidesteps the real issues

The reporter’s alleged affair with Robert F Kennedy Jr raises a whole host of questions, few of which get answers in this pretentious memoir

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle review – how to make a timeloop endlessly interesting

The hypnotic third novel in the hit Danish series grapples with the philosophical realities of being stuck on repeat in 18 November

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025