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Lynda La Plante fears writing career over as she is handed six-month driving ban

The crime writer admitted breaking the 20mph speed limit near her home in Kingston-upon-Thames five times between November and April.

Evening Standard

Nolan’s film could make The Odyssey the most sought-after book in the US

The nearly 2,700-year-old epic poem is flying off shelves at bookstores and libraries after the blockbuster film came out

The Guardian - US

Exhibition by Alex Hyde review – an elegiac love letter to the YBA era

London’s 90s art scene forms the backdrop to this tale of a complex relationship between two artists whose identities become entangled in their creative collaboration

The Guardian - UK

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From hospital ward to spotlight: These celebrities were practising doctors before they became famous

Many doctors have pursued alternative careers, finding success in creative fields. Michael Crichton became a renowned author and screenwriter after medical school. Ken Jeong transitioned from internal medicine to a popular acting career. Khaled Hosseini became a best-selling author after practicing medicine. Che Guevara and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also…

The Times of India

Israel Lobby Has Shaped Every US President Since Truman, New Book Claims

A new book argues that pro-Israel advocacy groups have significantly influenced US foreign policy decisions from Truman to Biden, often against the advice of top security officials.

International Business Times UK

Apple TV's trailer made me re-read Neuromancer, and I noticed one impressive detail

The show might be more faithful than you'd expect

As A Dungeon Crawler Carl Fan, I’m Relieved Matt Dinniman Changed His Original Plan For Donut

The original plan would've been an outrage, Carl!

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Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?

With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habit

The Guardian - UK

Everything We Know About 'Playing the Field,' the TV Show Adaptation of 'Cleat Cute'

If you've been eager for a lesbian 'Heated Rivalry,' get excited for the forthcoming 'Cleat Cute' adaptation.

Marie Claire

150-year-overdue library book returned in Australia; racks up Rs 16 lakh 'late fee'

A library received a book returned after 150 years overdue. The calculated late fee reached approximately twenty-eight thousand Australian dollars. This rare book was discovered during home renovations and was damaged. It was borrowed by a local resident's great-great-grandfather in the 1870s. The book will now join the library's local…

The Times of India

12 books our editor recommends this August - from cosy crime to poolside romance

From fiction to thrillers, these are the books worth adding to your TBR list

Woman & Home

"There Must Be a Way" Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis "Can Have Their Own Lives" When Prince George Becomes King, Says Royal Author

"There has to be a better way of doing this."

Marie Claire

To Write 'Retro,' Jessica Goldstein Retreated Into Books About the Past

The author unpacked her own nostalgia as she crafted her genre-defying debut novel about a time-travel agent.

Marie Claire

Only One Person Has a “Magical Effect” on King Charles, According to a Royal Author

"It's transformative."

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The Guardian - UK

Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book Capital

Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers there’s an added incentive to go this year

The Guardian - UK

Tim Dowling: can I conquer my wife’s book club? I can certainly divide it

She says I’m not allowed to select books as I’m the only man and not a full member. But how could they not love Death Comes for the Archbishop?

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Osamu Dazai: 'I could believe in hell, but it was impossible for me to believe in the existence of heaven' and the chilling reason why the human mind trusts pain far more than peace

In 'No Longer Human,' Osamu Dazai presents a poignant exploration of suffering that vividly unravels the often inaccessible nature of happiness. The novel dives deep into feelings of despair, alienation, and loneliness, illustrating the stark realities echoed in modern psychology regarding depressive thought patterns. Its ongoing relevance speaks to a…

Salon

"Blood and Bone" adaptation irks author

Days after its trailer debuted, Tomi Adeyemi declared she wants nothing to do with the movie version of her book

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Marie Claire

One Royal Was Expected to Step Into Princess Diana’s Shoes, Says Royal Author

"[It] should have been transformative.”

The Guardian - UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth Told a Royal Biographer That She Didn’t Recall Saying One of Her Most Famous Quotes: “Sounds More Like Queen Victoria”

The late Queen thought she was misquoted, according to author Gyles Brandreth.

The Guardian - UK

Jacqueline Crooks: ‘Toni Morrison’s voice made me want to find my own’

The novelist on learning empathy from Charles Dickens, the playfulness of Irenosen Okojie and avoiding Jane Austen

The Guardian - UK

Literary escapes: your favourite trips inspired by books

From Dervla Murphy’s Northern Ireland to Elena Ferrante’s Naples, readers share the stories that inspired them to travel • Tell us about a trip to Europe’s lakes and mountains – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher

The Guardian - AU

Rite of Spring by Kris Kneen review – a woman’s sexual awakening lurks in the ocean’s depths

A couple sign up as lighthouse keepers on an isolated island off Tasmania. But Miranda is on the cusp of a transformation – and sex is everywhere

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: 'A man who has no conscience, no goodness, does not suffer' and why guilt is the starting point for redemption

The Kite Runner, published in 2003, was one of the greatest works of Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini. It tells the story of Amir and Hassan against the backdrop of an unstable Afghanistan. In the novel, Rahim Khan, the moral guide and father figure to Amir says the quote: A man…

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