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George R. R. Martin Admits Critics Who Say He'll Never Finish Long-Awaited 'Winds of Winter' Book Could Be Right: 'I Don't Know'

George R. R. Martin, the author behind the series "Game of Thrones," has revealed that the intended sixth book in the series may never be released.

Latin Times · Dec 6, 2024

Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Literature Prize, is shocked by recent events in South Korea

South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, says she was shocked at this week’s martial law announcement in her home country

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Irvine Welsh to publish new sequel to Trainspotting

Men in Love will pick up the stories of the original crew immediately after the close of the 1993 classic as they become serious in their quest for romance

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Trump Predicted Taylor Swift Sales Would Drop—Target Data Shows Over 800K Sold

Taylor Swift released a book exclusively at Target. The book saw huge early numbers, making a Donald Trump prediction false.

Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024

'Deny, Defend, Depose': Did a 2010 Insurance Book Inspire the Fatal Shooting of Brian Thompson?

A 2010 book on insurance tactics is under scrutiny after cryptic phrases matching its title were found on bullet casings at the scene of UnitedHealth CEO's fatal shooting.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2024

The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis

With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024

Hov for the holidays: new Jay-Z coffee-table book celebrates the hip-hop G.O.A.T.

'Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z' is a hefty tome for a hefty talent

Wallpaper · Dec 5, 2024

Amy Adams deserves better than the dog’s dinner that is Nightbitch

2/5 This adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s magical realist bestseller is toothless and emotionally pat, and bears all the insight of a motivational poster

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

The Season by Helen Garner – a ‘nanna’s book about footy’ from an Australian literary great

In her first book since This House of Grief, the author spends a season watching her grandson play Australian rules football. The scope may sound narrow but she is working in epic mode

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024

How Martin masterminded his MotoGP triumph against Bagnaia

Another season, another duel between Jorge Martin and Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia. But this time it was a year-long fight; a gruelling contest of 40 battles. In essence, this production set up as a repeat of 2023. Independent Pramac Ducati tries to topple mighty factory Ducati; a private wrangle set against…

Autosport · Dec 5, 2024