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A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett audiobook review – brimming with wit

David Tennant, Claire Foy and Derek Jacobi are among the narrators of early short stories that offer a glimpse into how the writer found his voice

The Guardian - UK

The best recent translated fiction – review roundup

The Delivery by Margarita García Robaya; The Book of Paradise by Itzik Manger; The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada; Nothing Belongs to You by Nathacha Appanah

The Guardian - UK

Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today

With a general election on the horizon in 2024, this holiday season is a good time to curl up with a book that explains the state of British politics and society today. We asked politics experts for their recommendations.

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Aarathi Prasad is reopening the dialogue on silk

India’s busiest curator’s book recommendation for 2024 is Aarathi Prasad’s Silk, which gives fresh insights into this ancient fabric

The Hindu

How a degree in Persian opened the doors to Mughlai cuisine for historian Salma Yusuf Husain

Explore Mughal culinary history with author-historian Salma Yusuf Husain who has been documenting the tradition for decades now.

The Hindu

Author-historian Chitrita Banerji hopes Gen-Z will adapt, if needed, to keep Bengali food traditions alive

Chitrita Banerji, Bengali-American food historian and author, shares her food journey and how food can be used as a medium of storytelling.

The Hindu

Becoming a Composer by Errollyn Wallen review – from Belize to the Proms

Wallen’s patchwork of notes, essays and diary entries tells the story of how she became one of the world’s most performed living composers

The Guardian - UK

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The 15 Best Books of 2023, as Chosen by 'Marie Claire' Editors

From mind-blowing thrillers and glossy tell-alls to scathing depictions of today's media industry.

Marie Claire

American Fiction reframes Black success

The Cord Jefferson comedy-drama changes the conversation around media expectations and race

Salon

As a Little Boy, Prince William Based What He Wanted To Be When He Grew Up Around Protecting His Mother, Princess Diana

He yearned to properly safeguard her, and this desire colored his future career aspirations.

Marie Claire

Lord of the Rings fanfiction sequel to be destroyed after court order

Tolkien estate backed by judge who ordered destruction of all electronic and physical copies of ‘The Fellowship of the King’

The Independent UK

Movie Review: 'The Color Purple' is a stirring big-screen musical powered by its spectacular cast

Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P

The Independent UK

Alarm as police search Massachusetts school for ‘Gender Queer’ book

ACLU wants body camera footage of encounter

The Independent UK

Book bans use ‘parental rights’ as cover to attack civil liberties, Democrat warns

Florida congressman Maxwell Frost, who introduced the Fight Banned Books Act, says bans are ‘baseless attack on our civil rights’

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Reason

Zorro and Federal Judges: Compare and Contrast

Judge Zteven Zeeger walks us through it.

Total Film

Michael Mann gives an update on Heat 2, and says it was a "thrill" to write the story

Exclusive: Michael Mann shares some insight into his potential Heat 2 with the Inside Total Film podcast

Cinemablend

One Cool Thing About Reacher Season 2 You May Not Have Noticed, But I Can't Get Enough Of

I have been loving Reacher Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video. And this one gimmick is really helping the show exceed expectations!

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A Heartfelt Birthday Wish for a Dear Friend: Lucky Me

Discover the joy of a long-lasting friendship with heartfelt words. Celebrate a special bond and reflect on the luck of having a friend like Jen Miller for...

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Evening Standard

Best light novels for a relaxing read

Relaxing reads for cosy evenings in

The Guardian - UK

Innards by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene review – a stunning Sowetan debut

Tales of heartbreak and horror in the South African township explore the legacy of life under apartheid

The Hindu

Neervazhi Padooum, a novel on community barbers of Kongu region wins Sahitya Akademi prize

Neervazhi Padoom, a novel on community barbers of Kongu region wins Sahitya Akademi prize

The Conversation

The seven best books of 2023 reviewed by our experts

We have covered a lot of new releases this year but these seven really impressed our experts. There’s a feminist retelling of a classic, a twist on the murder mystery from the greatest voice in horror and a giggle-inducing ride through the Middle Ages – not mention one of the…

The Hindu

HC allows murder convict to attend his book release function

Convicted murderer ‘ripper’ Jayanandan granted 2 days parole to attend book release in Kochi, proceeds to benefit special needs children.

The Independent UK

Teen who plotted synagogue shooting is spared jail and ordered to write a book report instead

Unusual punishment was handed down after the 13-year-old made a detailed plan to shoot members of an Ohio synagogue

The Guardian - UK

Murder mystery puzzle book Murdle tops UK Christmas bestseller chart

GT Karber’s book of challenges beats Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to Die and Guinness World Records to top spot

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