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Andrey Kurkov: ‘At 17, I got my hands on an illegal copy of The Gulag Archipelago’

The Ukrainian author on the joys of Jack London, cracking Hermann Hesse, and the soldier’s tale he can no longer reread

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

61 People Use One Quote To Convince You To Read Their Favorite Books

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a great book can change your life, but finding the right one isn’t always easy. The post 61 People Use One Quote To Convince You To Read Their Favorite Books first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 28, 2025

Dark Like Under by Alice Chadwick review – teenage kicks

This 1980s-set debut novel takes place over 24 hours as the ripple effects of a teacher’s death are explored

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

‘This moment is medieval’: Jackson Katz on misogyny, the manosphere – and why men must oppose Trumpism

The result of the US election unleashed a ferocious feminist backlash, he says, and makes his 40-year struggle to end violence against women more urgent than ever

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

‘Heck, why don’t we just come up with a book?’: how Gene Hackman became an author

A voracious reader, the celebrated actor found a new creative outlet after retiring and went on to write five books that ranged from adventures on the high seas to gritty westerns

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Fatboy Slim unveils exciting new career move amid ex-wife Zoe Ball’s surprising beach café job

The British DJ, 61, is celebrating four decades in the music industry

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Pope Francis: why his papacy matters for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised

Pope Francis remains in a critical condition and hospitalised as he battles pneumonia in both lungs. The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside the west in the modern era, the Argentinian was elected leader of the Catholic church on 13 March 2013. At…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

Chameleon by Robert Dessaix review – a dazzlingly beautiful mix of sex, travel and intimacy

Blending biography and travelogue offers a rich and entertaining education about the author’s life – a detailed map of the literature, ideas and places that shaped him

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

50 Funny Memes For Those Who Are In Need Of Their Daily Dose Of Laughter

Sarcastic humor may not be for everyone, but these memes may get you to crack up at least once. The post 50 Funny Memes For Those Who Are In Need Of Their Daily Dose Of Laughter first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 27, 2025

50 Times Book Lovers Were Horrified By What They Saw And Just Had To Share It (New Pics)

Even the best books aren’t immune to tiny mistakes—typos, missing pages, and printing errors can haunt both readers and writers alike. The post 50 Times Book Lovers Were Horrified By What They Saw And Just Had To Share It (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 27, 2025