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Taiwan's Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins Booker Prize

The first Taiwanese writer and her translator have won the International Booker Prize for a novel that explores themes of colonialism, power, class and love.

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First Taiwanese writer and translator win the International Booker Prize

Written by Yang Shuang-zi and translated by Lin King, Taiwan Travelogue has become the 11th winner of the literary award.

Evening Standard

International Booker prize goes to novel originally written in Mandarin Chinese for the first time

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, pulled off an ‘incredible double feat’ in succeeding as ‘both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel’

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'The Game Is At Its Best When It’s Welcoming, Relaxed And Built Around Community Rather Than Intimidation'

Confessions of a Golf Pro is a brilliant new book written by PGA Professional Neil Sykes on an entertaining 20 years behind the pro shop counter

Golf Monthly

John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills review – a handful of dust (and prawn cocktail crisps) in riff on TS Eliot

The comedian addresses a relationship breakup via The Waste Land, Aldi and a dimwit estate agent

The Guardian - UK

Sally Rooney to publish book in Hebrew in deal with BDS-backed Israeli firm

SALLY Rooney will release her latest novel in Hebrew after partnering with a small publisher backed by the Israeli boycott movement.

The National (Scotland)

Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate

Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers

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Sally Rooney to publish Hebrew translation of novel with BDS-compliant publisher

Irish novelist will publish Intermezzo through November Books after rejecting translation offer from publisher with ties to Israeli military

The Guardian - US

Sylvia Plath’s poetry writing must-have? Stolen pink paper

BOOKS: On stolen pink paper from the college where she taught, Sylvia Plath wrote some of the greatest poems in the English language. Now a landmark publication collects all of her poems together for the first time, writes Jessie Thompson – but more could still surface

The Independent UK

Who Plays John Logan in 'Off Campus'? Everything to Know About Antonio Cipriano – Age, Career, and Relationships

Antonio Cipriano plays John Logan in Amazon's 'Off Campus' series, based on Elle Kennedy's novels.

International Business Times UK

Offseason by Avigayl Sharp review – wry comedy of a frazzled teacher

Sharp’s deadpan debut reads like a gen Z update on The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, playfully skewering modern literary tropes

The Guardian - UK

If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn review – how on earth do you translate Shakespeare?

Is Hamlet still Hamlet when every word has changed? A superbly diverting book about language and creativity

The Guardian - UK

Who Was Mark Fuhrman? OJ Simpson Detective Dies With Controversy Still Following Him

Mark Fuhrman, the LAPD detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial, has died at 74 in Idaho after battling throat cancer. His involvement in the trial remains controversial.

International Business Times UK

Students at Scottish universities shortlisted for Penguin cover design award

STUDENTS at Scottish universities have been shortlisted for the Penguin Cover Design Award.

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King Charles Could Be "Brutal" and Had a "Confidence-Crushing Effect" on Princess Diana, According to Her Former Butler

"It was not the only time he crushed her confidence, intentionally or otherwise."

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'Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)

'For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.'

Marie Claire

One Royal Event Left Princess Diana "Nervous, Upset, and Emotionally Drained," Says Royal Author

"Her wedding to Charles was mere weeks away. As far as Diana was concerned, it was canceled."

Marie Claire

Prince Philip Told Prince Harry "Everything Crumbles" in Life Without One Thing, According to Royal Biographer

"Harry had previously spoken to his grandfather about death..."

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Marie Claire

Lena Dunham Has Always Been a Fashion Girl. Her 'Famesick' Wardrobe Proves It

We spoke with stylist Talia Cassel about embracing the writer's lifelong obsession with getting dressed.

The Guardian - UK

Said the Dead by Doireann Ní Ghríofa review – lost voices from an Irish asylum

Forgotten psychiatric patients are resurrected with imagination and compassion in this extraordinary book

Marie Claire

Queen Camilla Has a "Secret Steely Nature" Behind Her "Sweet Smile," Says Royal Expert

"There's a ruthless streak to Camilla which she takes care to keep hidden from view."

The Guardian - UK

What should win this year’s International Booker?

Political oppression in Tehran, a witch’s tale from France, a film-maker in Nazi Germany … we weigh up the contenders for the International Booker prize 2026

The Independent UK

Adam Driver breaks silence on Lena Dunham’s memoir claims about his behavior on Girls set

Driver played Dunham’s on-off boyfriend in ‘Girls’ from 2012 to 2017

The Times of India

"My dad is going to be king, so…": Prince George’s cheeky playground reply still makes royal fans smile

A resurfaced anecdote reveals young Prince George telling a classmate, "My dad is going to be king so watch out." Royal experts interpret this as a child's natural assertion of identity, not arrogance, highlighting William and Kate's efforts to balance his royal destiny with a normal upbringing. The story humanizes…

The Independent UK

‘Speechless’ experts uncover oldest English poem hiding in medieval book

The poem was composed by a Northumbrian worker in the 7th century

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