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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

The Independent UK

‘Thank you Dua Lipa’: Albanians against Ivanka Trump’s plans for luxury resort praise singer’s support

SPECIAL REPORT: As the global superstar lends her support to Albanians’ anti-government demonstrations, protestors tell Annabel Grossman that her backing provides a critical boost to their cause – although some ask why it didn’t come sooner

The Independent UK

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Thursday briefing: Why magical kingdoms feel more relatable than real‑world romance for today’s young women

In today’s newsletter: The boom in romantasy fiction reveals a thirst for escape from the political misalignment plaguing many modern relationships

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books

HONG KONG - National security police have arrested five Hong Kong booksellers on charges of “committing an act with seditious intention”, the government said in a statement late on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Five arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown

Third round of arrests linked to independent bookshops widely regarded as clampdown on dissent in territory

The Guardian - UK

I Have A Concern About Peacock’s Dungeon Crawler Carl Adaptation (And It’s Because Of Ted)

This is something I've been worrying about lately.

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Quote of the day by Roman emperor Augustus: 'We write our names in the sand and then the waves roll in and wash them away' and how all human achievements eventually fade away

A thought-provoking quote from Neil Gaiman's comic series suggests that names written in sand reflect life's transient beauty, although it is incorrectly credited to Emperor Augustus Caesar. This notion echoes ancient philosophical themes of mortality and the futility of permanence. In contrast to the perceived eternal nature of digital existence,…

The Times of India

What’s Going On With Meghan Markle's Netflix Deal (And How Is The Every Summer After Author Involved)?

This project is connected to the writer behind books like Every Summer After and One Golden Summer.

Cinemablend

The entrepreneur who Eric Watson made rich

The life and finances of Blue Star and 42 Below partner Grant Baker

Newsroom.co.nz

Queen Camilla Bluntly Shares One Activity She "Hates" Above All Others: "No, I Can't Do That"

This Queen knows what she likes.

Marie Claire

Booksellers in Hong Kong raided by police over allegations of selling anti-government texts

Reports suggest police in Hong Kong have arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious texts

The Independent UK

Moana’s Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The actor will read Rock And Roll on Friday evening.

Evening Standard

‘People are picking the dumbest fights’: the tortured history of America’s culture wars

In a new book, Isaac Butler goes back to the 1980s to trace how battles started against the arts, from Piss Christ to Mapplethorpe, and looks at what we can learn for today

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The First House by Avni Doshi review – an intense portrait of marriage and freedom

In the follow-up to the Booker-shortlisted Burnt Sugar, a woman seeks liberation from her controlling relationships

Inverse

Could Chani Live? 57 Years Later, 'Dune 3' Might Ditch A Tragic Ending

Is the third 'Dune' changing more than we thought? Here's a wild theory that Chani might live in 'Dune 3.'

Evening Standard

Queen tells booksellers ‘I hate sci-fi’

Independent bookshop Heywood Hill is known for its reading consultations where visitors list their literary tastes to receive a tailored subscription.

The Guardian - UK

Nine out of 10 bestselling novels in UK have one thing in common: a woman is murdered

Author Wendy Jones highlighted the trend in an Instagram post: ‘What is going on here?’

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Cinemablend

The Five Star Weekend TV Show Made One Change That I Think I Like More Than The Book

I loved the book, but there's one change the show made that I really liked.

The Guardian - UK

Juliet Gardiner obituary

Historian and author known for three major books – about Britain during the second world war, life in the 1930s and the place of the blitz in national mythology

Kiplinger

I'm a Wealth Adviser: This Divorce Memoir Describes Painful Financial Mistakes I See All the Time — Here's How You Can Avoid Them

One of this year's bestselling books is a timely reminder of the dangers of leaving money matters solely to your partner.

Texas Observer

A Jailhouse Snitch and the System that Made Him

Pamela Colloff’s debut book is a propulsive study of a fatally flawed tactic beloved by prosecutors in Texas and beyond.

The Guardian - UK

Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan review – a chef’s elegy to London

Skipping between London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this tale of family migration, politics and food has plenty of flavour and fire

The National (Scotland)

Book that reshaped Highland crofting history marked at 50-year gathering

Dr Charlie Lynch attends a two-day conference held to mark 50 years since the publication of a book which ruffled the feathers of Scotland’s…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie: "Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of…" - why honest criticism is more valuable than praise

Dale Carnegie cautioned against trusting flattering friends more than open enemies. He argued that sincere criticism offers valuable lessons for personal growth. Flattery creates a false sense of security, hindering honest self-reflection. As influence grows, people often avoid challenging powerful individuals. Seeking truthful feedback remains crucial for lasting judgment and…

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