10 best commuter books, chosen by TikTok literary critic Jack Edwards Known as the internet’s resident librarian, Jack Edwards reveals his top 10 reads for the train Evening Standard · Aug 11
Anne Hathaway's Many Vacant Stares Are Giving Me All The Chills In The New Verity Trailer 'Honest and bloody, and a little bit terrifying.' Cinemablend · Aug 11
I Give You My Silence by Mario Vargas Llosa review – Nobel laureate’s final novel is a love letter to Peru This fascinating, eccentric book becomes a quirky primer on Peruvian music and culture The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Momo and the Time Thieves review – kids’ fantasy jaunt sticks the boot into capitalism This new adaptation of Michael Ende’s 1973 fantasy novel contains some neat parables for our digitally nihilistic age, but even a mystical tortoise can’t save it it from monotony The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
“It’s much less tension and pressure than directing a movie... It’s kind of our first heavy metal album”: John Carpenter on why he’s happier making music than films these days Director’s latest project is a graphic novel and accompanying album MusicRadar · Aug 11
Natalie Portman’s “Diva” Reputation Gets Ugly As New Book Allegedly Paints Unflattering Picture Of Her Natalie Portman is allegedly furious after many have been comparing her to the cold, calculating, and self-absorbed fictional character in an upcoming novel. Bored Panda · Aug 11
Fancy a Nobbly Bobbly? Or a Jelly Terror? The eye-popping guide to the greatest ice lolly wrappers ever From Fonzie to Elvis to the Daleks, from a Mini Milk to a Seaside Saucy to a Freak Out, incredibly rare vintage ice lolly wrappers have now been memorialised in a 96-page, nostalgia-inducing delight The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
You Won’t Get Free of It by Rachel Aviv review – a subtle study of the mother-daughter bond The most complex of female relationships is thrown into sharp relief in this moving series of essays The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Project to preserve people's most-precious family stories BUSINESS: A personal loss inspired this very unique Newcastle business. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11
Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’ The former US president will host six episodes of A Great Book for Audible, discussing work from Toni Morrison and John le Carré to James Baldwin The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Katriona O’Sullivan’s story of growing up in poverty is one that we can all learn from Letters: Reading the memoir Poor reinforced the vastness and complexity of poverty – an issue that still blights the lives of countless young people today, says Sarah Schofield The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
'Trump People Likely To Wreck Us': Historian Timothy Snyder Warns America May End in Five Years Historian Timothy Snyder warns of potential US fragmentation due to political polarisation, with discussions of a 'national divorce' gaining traction amidst state-level defiance. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
'Real Low Blow': Natalie Portman Reportedly Furious Over Rachel Cusk Novel 'Life of M' Today Natalie Portman is reportedly upset over speculation that Rachel Cusk's novel 'Life of M' is based on her, with sources claiming she feels violated by the rumours circulating in Paris International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Why Matt Dinniman Chose Coast Guard For Dungeon Crawler Carl (And Why Donut Is A Cat) And it's not just because he was 'coasting through life.' Cinemablend · Aug 10
The Times of India · Aug 10 Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world’ Malala Yousafzai's powerful message highlights education's ability to change the world. A child's curiosity, guided by a teacher, fuels learning and progress. Books transmit knowledge across generations and vast distances. A pen empowers individuals to share their own unique ideas. These fundamental elements collectively shape individual lives and global societies.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Sinking ships, dark humour and really good bad guys: Beryl Bainbridge – ranked! From the last days of the Titanic to desperate romantics, we rate the work of a British master of black comedy
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 Is Beauty Good by Rosalind Belben review – the literary equivalent of free jazz Combining hilarious detail with harsh observation, this rediscovered novel takes the reader on an exhilaratingly strange journey
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 John Berger: From Life by Tom Overton review – a vibrant biography of the pioneering critic This multi-layered portrait is a fitting tribute to the man behind Ways of Seeing
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Keffe D's Own Jail Call to Mistress Undermines His 'I Lied in the Book' Defence in Tupac Murder Case Duane 'Keffe D' Davis's jail call undermines his defence in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, as he admits to writing a memoir detailing his involvement, contradicting previous claims
Marie Claire · Aug 9 Exclusive: Royal Author Reveals How Princess Kate's Style Choices Are "Not Really Timeless," but Part of a "Historical Continuum" "Her genius is image-making," royal expert Catherine Mayer tells 'Marie Claire' in a new interview.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9 The Guardian view on the two cultures: bridge the divide, starting with A-levels Editorial: Seventy years after CP Snow warned of estrangement between the sciences and arts, breadth in education should be encouraged
Marie Claire · Aug 9 Exclusive: An Unexpected Thing "Adds to the Burdens" Princess Kate Experiences as a Woman in the Royal Family, According to One Biographer Author Catherine Mayer speaks to 'Marie Claire' about the challenges Kate faces as a senior royal.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 My Brilliant Career: inside Netflix’s horny, ‘bonkers’ take on an Australian classic the world is about to love Starring Philippa Northeast and an extremely buff Christopher Chung, Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel has been adapted into a spirited series ‘unashamedly intended for women’
Marie Claire · Aug 9 Prince Philip Told Royal Author It Was "Bloody Stupid" of Prince Charles to "Air His Grievances" About One Aspect of Royal Life Gyles Brandreth revealed the late Duke of Edinburgh's feelings about an incident that "saddened' Queen Elizabeth.