Book swaps at tube stations are invaluable – bring them back Letters: Gill Saunders urges a rethink of the ban. Veronica Porter says everything should be done to encourage book ownership The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
Stormzy to receive honorary Cambridge University doctorate Rapper is honoured for his philanthropic work alongside the likes of John Rutter, Angela Davis and Simon Russell Beale The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
Michael Hession obituary Other lives: Doctor, publisher and medical activist who flew across the world in his light aircraft The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
98 Terrible Book Covers That Make It Hard Not To Judge The Book (New Pics) From cringey old classics, to kitsch self-help books, and confusing romance novels, there’s no shortage of paperbacks and hardbacks lining up to take part in the next edition of Extreme Makeover. Or at the very least, get their pages into a better fitting jacket. The post 98 Terrible Book Covers… Bored Panda · Mar 19, 2025
Sturgeon says her book Frankly will be candid about ‘mistakes and triumphs’ The former first minister said her memoirs will be released on August 14. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Donald Trump’s nonstop news-making can be exhausting, making it harder for people to scrutinize his presidential actions Like many other news organizations, The Associated Press maintains a “live updates” page, which posts the latest from the Trump administration in a ticker tape-like live scroll, with multiple updates per hour, 12 hours a day. The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025
Where to start with: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The award-winning Nigerian author and Beyoncé-sampled essayist is back with her first novel in a decade, which makes now a great time to get to know her work The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
George Orwell’s son Richard Blair says he feels uncomfortable with some of the author’s work Orwell’s writing made a global impact, but its legacy has been marred by claims of misogyny and antisemitism The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
Chuck Schumer clung to belief Republicans would ‘expel’ Trump, book says Even as 2024 election loomed, reporters say, Democratic Senate leader was sure GOP would ‘expel the turd of Trump’ The Guardian - US · Mar 19, 2025
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – love and betrayal from the Nobel laureate This is a powerful story of debt and obligation set against the tourism boom in post-colonial Tanzania The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
Children's tale from an elder generation wins top prize Tales of beach camping from a bygone era have won Australia's top literary prize, with the author hoping young readers will understand more about their elders. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Who Is Government? by Michael Lewis review – what Doge is trying to destroy The Moneyball author is joined by writers including Dave Eggers and Geraldine Brooks in a hymn of praise to the workers who keep America’s cogs turning The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
What does Maga-land look like? Let me show you America’s unbeautiful suburban sprawl I drove 2,000 miles with a French friend across my home country – and saw the endless nowhere land that is the crucible of Trumpism, says Guardian Europe correspondent Alexander Hurst The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025
Bestselling Australian Bad Guys author Aaron Blabey signs eight-figure deal for seven new books First title of series for tweens titled Game of Pets will be fantasy story to debut in 2026 The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025 Samantha Harvey and Téa Obreht shortlisted for inaugural Climate fiction prize The Orbital and Morningside authors join Abi Daré, Roz Dineen and Kaliane Bradley in the running for the £10,000 award, for inspiring ways to ‘rise to the challenges of the climate crisis with hope and inventiveness’
Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025 Prince Harry's US immigration documents unsealed after court battle Documents related to the case were unsealed by a US court on Tuesday
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025 Norman Page obituary Other lives: English lecturer who was a prolific author and editor of books on writers and their literature
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025 'Sunrise' arrives at midnight for fans celebrating release of new 'Hunger Games' novel Bookstores worldwide hosted midnight parties for “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth installment in Suzanne Collins' “Hunger Games” series
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025 Blanche d’Alpuget on her racy new detective novel: ‘All my books have had quite a bit of sex’ The author and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke turns from political biography and historical fiction to a crime caper set in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025 Authors await overdue payments as publisher Unbound goes into administration The company, launched in 2011, has been acquired by new company Boundless, after writers have been left unpaid for months
Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025 Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors at the Menier Chocolate Factory review: toothless show lacks bite 2/5 Despite a talented cast, this Dracula spoof entirely misses the jugular
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins review – second Hunger Games prequel is not for the faint-hearted Moments of lyricism and literary flourishes help to leaven the grimness as the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, eventual mentor to Katniss Everdeen, takes centre stage
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025 Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling The Nobel laureate’s wonderful new novel connects a trio of east African teens as they come of age, moving from small-scale dramas to wide-ranging social panoramas
Marie Claire · Mar 17, 2025 Gwyneth Paltrow Proves the Boho-Chic Trend Revival Is for Minimalists With a Sheer Sweater Dress The Goop founder updated the nostalgic trend with an understated mini dress.
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025 Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stops amid shutdown vote backlash Senate majority leader cites security concerns as fury grows over New Yorker’s support for Republican funding bill