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This witty postwar classic about a terrible family Christmas raises a bitter cocktail to the festive season

Simple, sophisticated and oh so chic

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks lead the impressive ensemble playing resilient women who persevere in an unforgiving world.

At a time when children are losing their reading habits, the Sahitya Akademi with its extensive network should do more to spread the word about India’s rich literary tradition.

From The Independent archive: This audacious little book that defies categorisation entered Nikki Gemmell’s world like a depth charge of possibility – and has remained dog-eared and within reach ever since

“These are the tactics of a police state," ACLU attorney warns

Talking Europe hosts Austrian author Robert Menasse, the winner of the 2023 European Union book prize. The award was set up in 2007 to foster a European spirit and promote understanding of the EU from a cultural perspective. The prize has previously been bestowed on such towering figures as Jonathan…

Facing book bans and laws like Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ measure, educators describe threats against them – and what keeps them going

Bridgerton's showrunner explains why those chose to tell Colin and Peneleope's story over Benedict's in Season 3.

The increased incorporation of digital technology continues to be a crucial catalyst propelling sustained resilience within the publishing industry, ensuring its stability through the foreseeable future. To that end, let’s explore publishing stocks RELX PLC (RELX), Lee Enterprises (LEE), and The New York Times (NYT), which could be added to…