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Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review – humanity’s future

The spectre of extinction hangs over the Japanese writer’s brilliantly strange and unsettling vision of evolution

The Guardian - UK

Memories of Distant Mountains by Orhan Pamuk review – journal of a private dreamworld

The Turkish Nobel laureate’s illustrated notebooks offer a vivid insight into his creative process

The Guardian - UK

Playing Possum by Susana Monsó review – do animals understand death?

From orcas to elephants, the ‘mourning rituals’ that suggest a sophisticated grasp of mortality

The Guardian - UK

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‘Are you kidding me?’ How Slow Horses’ Rosalind Eleazar took on a sensational thriller

The actor stars in the much-celebrated sleeper hit. Now, she’s changing gears to tackle the compulsively twisty Harlan Coben adaptation Missing You

The Guardian - UK

For a global leader what stood out was Jimmy Carter’s humility and lack of ego

The Georgian was a campaigner for human rights, democracy and public health – and a devoted husband

The Guardian - US

Court Rejects Copyright Lawsuit Over Ole Miss Coach's Use of Motivational Speaker's "Winning Isn't Normal" Passage

From Bell v. Kiffin, decided two weeks ago by Judge Michael Mills (N.D. Miss.): With any beneficial law, … there… The post Court Rejects Copyright Lawsuit Over Ole Miss Coach's Use of Motivational Speaker's "Winning Isn't Normal" Passage appeared first on Reason.com.

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British New Year Honors Recognize Diverse Contributions

Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and Kazuo Ishiguro among notable recipients of New Year Honors in the UK for their contributions to arts, sports, and communit...

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A tribute to disappearing creatures

“Vanishing Treasures” by Katherine Rundell, is a passionate plea to save the planet’s living cabinet of curiosities

Salon

No 10 Visitors Books released to the National Archives

Signatories include the late Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela and Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

The Independent UK

‘Every night was Halloween’ – how one ‘camera girl’ captured the madcap style of 80s New York

Grace Jones, David Bowie and Debbie Harry feature alongside lesser known dancers in Sharon Smith’s Polaroids of the city’s club scene, where dressing up was your passport into the creative world

The Guardian - UK

The Line Of Beauty author Alan Hollinghurst honoured with knighthood

He won the Booker Prize in 2004 for The Line Of Beauty, the first work of gay fiction to win the prestigious literary award.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on rewriting classics: what the Dickens?

Editorial: Retellings of novels like Huckleberry Finn and David Copperfield help to keep the canon alive

The Guardian - UK

The "Unusual" Hobby Enjoyed by Queen Camilla Until Tragedy Struck in 2024

The Queen recently revealed the unexpected activity in a personal letter to an author.

Marie Claire

Trump Suffers Major Setback In Bid To Avoid $5 Million Judgement In Sexual Abuse And Defamation Case

A federal appeals court upheld the judgement against the president-elect

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From Panama to Palestine, Jimmy Carter refused to let his moral voice be silenced

Carter signed treaties to hand over the Panama Canal and criticized Israel, drawing respect and fury past his one term

Texas Observer

Booked Up in 2024: What to Read from a Strong Year in Texas Letters

Some Texas nonfiction, novels, and poems to get through those long winter nights.

The Guardian - UK

The Lightning Thief review – Percy Jackson demigod drama charms

This winningly lo-fi musical with catchy songs, original choreography and a quirky spirit brings out the directness and humour of Rick Riordan’s mythical quest

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‘Writing a book is tough but being a pro is harder’: Conor Niland on tennis’s periphery and reframing success

Author of William Hill award-winning book The Racket does not miss life on tour as world No 129 but holds no bitterness towards the game

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2024: The Year in Arts & Culture

Thoughtful essays and fascinating deep dives into everything from art forgeries to Joni Mitchell’s best work

The Guardian - US

Carter’s book on Israeli ‘apartheid’ was called antisemitic – but was it prescient?

The ex-president was pilloried for his characterisation of the Palestinians’ plight but some say an apology is in order

Evening Standard

TikToker teaching science hopes short-form video will become part of curriculum

Emanuel Wallace, known as Big Manny on TikTok, has more than 1.9 million followers on the app.

The Independent UK

How co-writing a book threatened the Carters' marriage

No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter

Marie Claire

Prince Harry Once Revealed the "Cold-Blooded" Christmas Gift He Received From a Royal Family Member

He also shared that he felt "nothing for her, except a bit of pity and a lot of jumpiness."

The Guardian - UK

Rundown schools risk ‘irreparable’ harm to pupils, UK children’s laureate says

Exclusive: Frank Cottrell-Boyce says Conservative funding freeze over 14 years has created ‘enormous’ equality gap

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Envy, ego, pride and pain: what I learned from publishing my first book

Years torturing yourself before a blank page are followed by months of scrambling for publicity, followed by oblivion

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