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Barbara Taylor Bradford, the ‘grand dame of blockbusters’, dies aged 91

The author published her acclaimed novel A Woman Of Substance in 1979.

Evening Standard

Barbara Taylor Bradford death: Bestselling A Woman of Substance novelist dies, aged 91

Author’s books sold over 90 million copies worldwide as she was dubbed ‘queen’ of blockbusters

The Independent UK

Downfall by Nadine Dorries review – a grubby business

The former Tory MP’s sequel to The Plot – her story of the ousting of Boris Johnson – is absurd and, for all the talk of Tory members, pretty dull

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59 Years Later, 'Dune's Most Deep-Cut Superpower Could Unlock Its Strangest Mystery

In the second episode of 'Dune: Prophecy,' Sister Lila has to undergo "The Agony," which leads to a massive twist. Here's what this deep-cut Bene Gesserit superpower is all about.

Inverse

Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know by Mark Lilla review – the enduring power of stupidity

A New York scholar’s study of our long history of acclaiming the fool and ignoring the facts is timely and terrifically witty

The Guardian - UK

The JonBenét detective who went to his grave fighting for the Ramseys to be cleared

Veteran detective Lou Smit came out of retirement at the request of Boulder authorities after JonBenét Ramsey’s murder – but quickly came to believe that her family did not kill her. Smit resigned but kept investigating, his loved ones taking on the mission after his 2010 death – and a…

The Independent UK

Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claims

The Guardian - UK

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I’ve written a diary every day since I was 14. What does that say about me?

Reading four decades of entries, I realise ego can take precedence over world events, life is never too dull to record – and I’ve learned not to take myself so seriously

The Guardian - UK

‘I am nothing if not persistent’: Lesley Imgart, winner of our graphic short story prize 2024

It was fifth time lucky for Imgart in this year’s Observer/Faber award for emerging cartoonists, with her spellbinding tale about the life of a young witch

The Guardian - UK

Aladdin review – supermarket panto ticks Aldi boxes but needs a Lidl more laughter

There’s charm and warmth aplenty in this updated version of the classic Christmas show, despite a script that’s short on magic

The Guardian - UK

The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze by William Saroyan review – vividly crafted Depression-era tales

The US author’s debut collection from 1934 focuses on impoverished individuals in precarious times using language that is punchy and full of compassion

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump vs. the intellectuals

Noam Chomsky warned us about this 57 years ago: In a time of great danger, we need experts to speak out

Salon

Flat-cap Clarkson only wants his nose in the trough

The broadcaster thinks if he fires up his farming fanbase they can shield him from his obligation to contribute his fair share to society

The Guardian - UK

David Nicholls: ‘I’m genuinely deathly at a dinner party’

The bestselling author on why he finds it easier to be funny on the page, being inspired by Sue Townsend and Victoria Wood, and his struggle with the ending of You Are Here

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‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher

Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French

Inverse

83 Years Ago, One Sci-Fi Writer’s Prediction Of A Coming Content Crisis Eerily Resonates Today

Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among hoards of lies and gibberish.

Radio France Internationale

Goncourt winner Kamel Daoud accused of exploiting war survivor’s story

Kamel Daoud, the Franco-Algerian author who recently won the Goncourt Prize for his novel Houris, is being accused by an Algerian civil war survivor of using her personal story without consent. The allegations, which include claims of breaching medical confidentiality, have sparked legal action in Algeria.

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Haruki Murakami: ‘My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don’t pay much attention’

As his new novel is published, the acclaimed author discusses complexity, writing female characters and meeting his fans

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Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming

From tales of alienation to comforting novels set in bookshops, Japanese authors have written nearly half of this year’s bestselling translated novels in the UK. What’s their secret?

The Guardian - UK

The Strangers by Ekow Eshun review – five Black pioneers

From Malcolm X to Justin Fashanu, Eshun uses historical figures to illuminate contemporary struggles – and his own alienation

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Lesley Manville and Daniel Mays’s super fun whodunnit

Moonflower Murders is a double-timeline murder mystery. Plus: Sally Phillips has a hoot as she celebrates 30 years of comedy. Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence

Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off

The National (Scotland)

Iconic brutalist building documented in new book following demolition announcement

A COMMUNITY’S relationship with one of Scotland’s most notorious brutalist structures at the heart of a town’s centre has been explored by a…

International Business Times

Alarm In France Over Fate Of Detained French-Algerian Writer

Alarm grew in France on Friday over the fate of a prominent French-Algerian novelist detained in the country of his birth, with his publisher urging his immediate release and President Emmanuel Macron closely following the case.

The Guardian - UK

TikTok owner ByteDance to publish print books

8th Note Press, an imprint launched by ByteDance, will print novels in genres popular on BookTok including YA and contemporary fiction and ‘romantasy’

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