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Texas school purges Holocaust books

"We want to protect [children] from these extremely vulgar and offensive books," activists wrote

Salon

Peter Randall: a pioneering publisher who established the radical Ravan Press in South Africa

Peter Randall, a pioneering South African activist publisher and educator, passed away on 5 June 2024 in Johannesburg. He was the co-founder of Ravan Press, which published books critical of the racist apartheid state.

The Conversation

Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton opens up on writing about daughter’s death in new memoir: “It’s not something I forget. It’s not something I wanna commodify either.”

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton’s autobiography, Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir, is a heavy read in places

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Psykhe by Kate Forsyth review – a cosy escape into Greek myth

This novel, by an assured writer known for her female-led stories, succeeds in its ambition to entice and delight

The Guardian - AU

Penguin’s 2024 Cover Design Award winners are creative perfection

Design fans and bibliophiles unite.

Creative Bloq

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone artwork sells for record £1.5m

The watercolour is now the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold

The Independent UK

'Bridgerton' Author Julia Quinn Addresses Queer Storyline Backlash

She explained how the decision was made.

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Jacqueline Wilson reveals cover for new adult sequel to Girls series

Author surprised five unsuspecting fans with an early glimpse at the cover

The Independent UK

"I've had my descents into hell" - Heavy Metal artist Caza talks Arkadi and the Lost Titan, the visionary sci-fi masterpiece that took him 20 years to complete

Interview | Caza's masterpiece gets its first ever English translation

GamesRadar

As we await news on Ripley season 2, I rewatched The Talented Mr Ripley on Netflix and was struck by key differences

I'm hopeful Netflix will order Ripley season 2, in the meantime I revisited the movie...

WhatToWatch

Our Baillie Gifford boycotts aren’t about tearing down the arts – they’re about building them up

Finance is always an issue, but surely we are entitled to expect a higher moral stance from our cultural institutions, says writer Tom Jeffreys

The Guardian - UK

Five of the best books about Turkey

From families thrown into disaster to political satire and banned poetry, these books offer unique insights into the country’s first 100 years

The Guardian - UK

Indian author Arundhati Roy wins this year’s PEN Pinter Prize

Award comes two weeks after Indian officials allowed prosecution of Roy on terror charges over comments made 14 years ago

The Independent UK

'House of the Dragon' star leads this disturbing book adaptation with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — and it finally has a release date

"House of the Dragon" star leads this disturbing book adaptation with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — and it finally has a theatrical release date.

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The Independent UK

Michael Mosley book sales soar following TV doctor’s death

TV doctor’s written works have found increased post-humous success as years-old books re-enter the bestseller’s charts

The Guardian - UK

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks review – a wild journey

A train journey takes an ever more phantasmagorical turn in this vivid eco-fable with a dash of romance

The Guardian - UK

Recovering from cancer, I craved normality. Now I’m better, I’m not so sure normal is the best thing

It’s complicated. Sometimes I still want people to take my illness into account. And then there is the regret of all I’ve lost by returning to everyday life, says Guardian writer Hilary Osborne

The Guardian - UK

My Lady Jane review – you know what Tudor dramas are missing? Magic animals

This joyously bananas look at the nine-day queen features shapeshifting servants transforming into owls. It’s a wild, fun bit of escapism – perfect summer viewing

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Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter prize amid prosecution threat over Kashmir comments

The announcement comes two weeks after Indian officials granted permission to prosecute the writer over comments she made 14 years ago

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People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 40 Viral Books Just To Regret It

There’s no doubt that the internet can be a great place to look for certain recommendations, but that does not seem to ring true when it comes to books and TikTok trends. The post People Fell Into The Trap Of Reading These 40 Viral Books Just To Regret It first…

The Guardian - UK

Only Here, Only Now by Tom Newlands review – growing up with ADHD

This coming-of-age debut set in an impoverished Scottish coastal town is exuberantly memorable

The Independent UK

Editor Dylan Jones on opening up about his shocking trauma: ‘It’s not meant to make people feel sorry for me’

As the Evening Standard boss releases a memoir, Olivia Petter speaks to him about his glory days editing British GQ, why he doesn’t consider many celebrities his friends, and how his traumatic childhood shaped the person he is today

WhatToWatch

My Lady Jane cast: who's who in Prime Video's historical fantasy

Meet the stars who make up the My Lady Jane cast

Space

Take a deep dive into UFO history in 'After the Flying Saucers Came' by Greg Eghigian (exclusive)

An interview with "After the Flying Saucers Came" author and Penn State history professor Greg Eghigian about the history of the UFO phenomenon and those who study it.

Reason

What Does Murthy v. Missouri, Today's Government/Social Media Case, Tell Us About First Amendment Law?

Very little.

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