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The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione

A good-looking young man with a mysterious past carries a loaded gun, ready to kill, on the streets of the world’s financial capital.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025

Good Girl by Aria Aber review – coming of age in Berlin

This powerful debut plunges the reader into a raging battle between a young Afghan woman’s cultural identity and desire for freedom

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Neil Gaiman’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence Amid Assault Allegations—People Think She “Knew Everything”

Neil Gaiman's ex-wife says her priority is to focus on the well-being of her child, despite the sexual allegations that have arisen against her former husband. The post Neil Gaiman’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence Amid Assault Allegations—People Think She “Knew Everything” first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 15, 2025

Children’s author and husband admit to abusing their adopted children: Malnourished kids were spanked until they bled

One of the children was diagnosed with pneumonia during a hospital visit and was found with bruises and open wounds

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help!

To think, until nearly the end of the last century, everyone had to write like this, says Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

The Book of Goldikus Vol 1 review: a treasure trove for the British raver

If you look back over the decades, it is easy to pick out seminal record labels that set the tone for the music they championed. From the infamous 1960s Motown RB and Soul label, to punk rock and new waves Stiff in the 70s; followed by London’s own Rough Trade…

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

The Fourth Choir review – James Joyce’s The Dead is brought vividly to life

The exceptionally polished LGBTQ+ chamber choir teamed with Niamh Cusack for a beautifully paced production of Joyce’s short story

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

The Remaining Neil Gaiman Projects Need to Go the Way of 'Good Omens'

In light of horrific allegations against the author, it's time to cut losses and stop adapting his works.

Inverse · Jan 15, 2025

I wanted to hate this romance-fantasy book series, but I’m converted

Sarah J Maas’s series is a global bestseller, combining fantasy, romance and action

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025