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Apple's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Show Just Leveled Up In A Huge Way

In 'Dark Matter' Season 2, the sci-fi stakes are much bigger. Plus, the show might have found its best character, hiding in plain sight.

Inverse · Aug 28

In 1872, You Proved You Could Read To Borrow A Book; Now You Can Borrow A Person

A library book bricked into a fireplace for 150 years just came home to Kiama, Australia, with a $19,500 fine and a story that spans two completely different worlds. The library that lent it out in 1872 required proof of literacy and banned drunk borrowers. The library that received it…

Bored Panda · Aug 28

Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she's retranslating the whole thing

Emily Wilson's 2017 translation of “The Odyssey” is a million-seller

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Bondi library returns book How to Sell a Genocide to shelves after State Library ‘outlines the law’

Book was removed for review earlier this month following complaint but reinstated after petition and State Library letter to Waverley council

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

One Royal Warned of Harry and Meghan "Reinventing the Wheel" Years Ahead of Their U.K. Move and "Predicted All of This," Says Author

Katie Nicholl says that she interpreted a 2020 interview to be "a word of warning" to the Sussexes.

Marie Claire · Aug 27

Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty review – an imaginative tale of turning back time

The YA author’s third novel for adults wears its quantum physics lightly, but it is a delight to be lost in its rich, character-driven world

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Owl at Home review – this Edinburgh fringe hoot is a wise choice for children

Songs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fives

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

'Unprecedented' book on plight of health workers in Gaza to launch in Scotland

An 'unprecedented' book documenting the experience of healthcare workers in Gaza is set to launch in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Michelle Obama Wears Carolina Herrera Striped Halter Dress at Martha's Vineyard Author Series

Michelle Obama wore a striped Carolina Herrera halter dress at the Martha's Vineyard Author Series while discussing her book "The Look."

Fashion Times · Aug 27

David Beckham and Prince Harry's friendship broke down over 'astonishing' snub, new book claims

The claims come as Harry and Meghan, along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, have returned to the UK

Evening Standard · Aug 27