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Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The Scarecrows’ Wedding become a BBC cartoon

EXCLUSIVE The author says concerns over a smoking scene forced her to weigh compromise against creative integrity and reveals it is not the first time she has faced that choice

Evening Standard

Charlie Mackesy’s Always Remember is Christmas No 1 in the UK’s bestsellers chart

The writer and illustrator’s follow-up to The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse sold roughly one copy every 14 seconds last week

The Guardian - UK

Sydney’s queer bookstore ‘haven’ to close after 43 years: ‘This has never been about just selling books’

The Bookshop Darlinghurst has stood firm through the decades as laws and attitudes towards LGBTQI people have changed dramatically. Today it shuts its doors for good

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Another Libel Suit by Doctor Who Had Been Accused of Performing Unnecessary Gynecological Procedures on Immigration Detainees

This one is over a book (Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope) by one of the winners… The post Another Libel Suit by Doctor Who Had Been Accused of Performing Unnecessary Gynecological Procedures on Immigration Detainees appeared first on Reason.com.

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Parent's Claim Over School Board Meeting Attendance Ban Can Go Forward

The matter stems from a controversy over books with sexual content in the school library, and the parent's shouting that school board members "should be arrested."

Reason

11 Romance Novels We're Excited to Read in 2026

We're looking forward to these books by B.K. Borison, Katherine Center, Beth O'Leary, and more.

Marie Claire

Biography aims to fill gaps in story of ultra-libertarian Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Like many of his US counterparts, the Russian science prodigy turned hugely successful ‘digital populist’ has a deep suspicion of government constraint

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Capitalism by Sven Beckert review – an extraordinary history of the economic system that controls our lives

The Harvard professor provides a ceaseless flow of startling details in this exhaustively researched, 1000-year account

The Guardian - UK

Will The Housemaid Get A Sequel? Sydney Sweeney And The Director Weigh In

There are two sequel books that can still be adapted!

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David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival

The bookshop chain said the bestselling author will ‘no longer be appearing’ at a Dundee event after HarperCollins announced it won’t publish new titles by him following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The Guardian - UK

The Winds of Winter Author George R.R. Martin Reveals 'More Attractive' Character Who Forced a Rewrite of His Book

George R.R. Martin reveals how a Game of Thrones actress inspired a rewrite of The Winds of Winter.

International Business Times UK

John Updike’s best books – Ranked!

Following the publication of the novelist’s letters, we count down the best of his books, from the dark magic of The Witches of Eastwick to the misadventures of Rabbit Angstrom

The Guardian - UK

David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children’s Book Festival

The 54-year-old’s book publisher dropped him last week following an investigation into allegations against him.

Evening Standard

David Walliams dropped from children’s book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims

Author ‘will no longer be appearing’ at event in February after being dropped by publishers

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Palaver by Bryan Washington review – a remix of the author’s greatest hits

From exile to family dysfunction, street food to sex, this stylish novel about a mother visiting her estranged gay son in Tokyo explores familiar themes

Reason

My Resignation From The Heritage Foundation

I sent this letter this evening to Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune tops 2025 UK bestsellers list

Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comeback

The Guardian - UK

Veronica Gosling obituary

Other lives: Novelist and artist who was drawn to found objects for their shapes, textures and hidden histories

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‘He shouldn’t be allowed to hide’: the Golden State Killer’s prosecutor on the relentless search for the mass murderer

Thien Ho considers his book The People vs the Golden State Killer part of a ‘trilogy’ after two books by different authors

The Independent UK

David Walliams: All the concerning themes in his bestselling children’s books

The author’s stories have been accused of sexism, classism, fat-shaming and more

The Independent UK

‘God bless us, every one!’ The five best film versions of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

The classic festive tale of humbug and redemption has been adapted countless times for film and TV since the very first silent version in 1901 - but which ones are actually worth watching? The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Kevin E G Perry back to visit the top five

The Guardian - UK

After three years of long-distance, my partner and I aren’t sure if we should stay together

These types of relationships can be challenging – you need to have an honest conversation about what you both want

The Guardian - AU

From Dr Seuss to All Quiet on the Western Front: 19 books to help you find hope, sense and resistance in difficult times

Writers, activists and politicians on the books they turn to for wisdom and perspective – and to restore their faith in human nature

International Business Times UK

David Walliams' Publishing Deal Collapses at Sales Peak After Harassment Claims Surface

David Walliams dropped by his publisher HarperCollins over harassment claims, but denies wrongdoing amid long-standing rumours.

The Independent UK

David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

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