The "Unusual" Hobby Enjoyed by Queen Camilla Until Tragedy Struck in 2024 The Queen recently revealed the unexpected activity in a personal letter to an author. Marie Claire · Dec 30, 2024
Trump Suffers Major Setback In Bid To Avoid $5 Million Judgement In Sexual Abuse And Defamation Case A federal appeals court upheld the judgement against the president-elect Latin Times · Dec 30, 2024
From Panama to Palestine, Jimmy Carter refused to let his moral voice be silenced Carter signed treaties to hand over the Panama Canal and criticized Israel, drawing respect and fury past his one term The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2024
Booked Up in 2024: What to Read from a Strong Year in Texas Letters Some Texas nonfiction, novels, and poems to get through those long winter nights. Texas Observer · Dec 30, 2024
The Lightning Thief review – Percy Jackson demigod drama charms This winningly lo-fi musical with catchy songs, original choreography and a quirky spirit brings out the directness and humour of Rick Riordan’s mythical quest The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024
‘Writing a book is tough but being a pro is harder’: Conor Niland on tennis’s periphery and reframing success Author of William Hill award-winning book The Racket does not miss life on tour as world No 129 but holds no bitterness towards the game The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024
2024: The Year in Arts & Culture Thoughtful essays and fascinating deep dives into everything from art forgeries to Joni Mitchell’s best work The Walrus · Dec 30, 2024
Carter’s book on Israeli ‘apartheid’ was called antisemitic – but was it prescient? The ex-president was pilloried for his characterisation of the Palestinians’ plight but some say an apology is in order The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2024
TikToker teaching science hopes short-form video will become part of curriculum Emanuel Wallace, known as Big Manny on TikTok, has more than 1.9 million followers on the app. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
How co-writing a book threatened the Carters' marriage No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
Prince Harry Once Revealed the "Cold-Blooded" Christmas Gift He Received From a Royal Family Member He also shared that he felt "nothing for her, except a bit of pity and a lot of jumpiness." Marie Claire · Dec 29, 2024
Rundown schools risk ‘irreparable’ harm to pupils, UK children’s laureate says Exclusive: Frank Cottrell-Boyce says Conservative funding freeze over 14 years has created ‘enormous’ equality gap The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
Envy, ego, pride and pain: what I learned from publishing my first book Years torturing yourself before a blank page are followed by months of scrambling for publicity, followed by oblivion The Guardian - US · Dec 29, 2024
Nonfiction to look out for in 2025 From a river voyage with Robert Macfarlane to Helen Garner’s candid tale of a broken marriage, via Ian Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney’s complicated kinship, here are the titles you can’t afford to miss The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 Fiction to look out for in 2025 An epic family saga, new novels from Natasha Brown and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, plus a David Szalay masterpiece… the coming year looks good
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 The Observer view on Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary: Once more unto the breeches Plots and sprigged muslin aside, the author’s enduring legacy also lies in her relevance as a foil for modern mores
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 ‘Dubious’ use of the Freedom of Information Act stopping access to files on Prince Andrew, researchers say Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz by Malachy Tallack review – the joys of country music A shy man leads a solitary existence until a young girl – and a cat – inveigle their way into his apparently contented life in this big-hearted tale
Kiplinger · Dec 27, 2024 Page-Turners for the Newly Retired: Books to Inspire and Enjoy The best books for newly retired people to read for inspiration and entertainment.
Newslaundry · Dec 27, 2024 Writer, editor, screenwriter and ultimate Malayali icon: Making sense of MT’s world I tried contacting him once, back when I was just a cub reporter. The buzz was that Room No.1 at Ernakulam’s BTH Hotel was booked for him whenever he was in town. On a whim, I dialed the reception, asked to be connected to the room and braced for the…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024 Listen up! Why 2024 was the year of the audiobook With download figures at a high, all-star Hollywood voice casts and Spotify’s entry into the audiobook streaming business, the format is enjoying a surge in popularity
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024 Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels Sibling rivalry, a massive shark, anti-Nazi resistance in Norway, a brilliant romcom, and a tale of power and betrayal
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024 The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie audiobook review – a starry whodunnit Peter Dinklage’s resonant turn as Hercule Poirot gives the beloved writer’s debut a charismatic reboot
The Conversation · Dec 27, 2024 What Virginia Woolf has in common with the Peepo! baby What does Peepo!, a popular picture book from the 1980s, have in common with Virginia Woolf’s unfinished wartime memoir? More than a little, as it turns out.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 JK Rowling says she’s ‘cancelled’ after post celebrating wedding anniversary ‘Harry Potter’ author often faces backlash for her outspoken stance on trans women