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Other lives: Poet and educator whose books transformed the teaching of poetry-writing in schools

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

I Was There by Alan Edwards review – the rock gods’ right-hand man

The ‘godfather of British music PR’ delivers a raw, warm and anecdote-packed account of sometimes bruising encounters with Bowie, McCartney, Jagger et al

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

9 Harlen Coben shows, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes ratings

We rank the TV shows based on Harlen Coben's mysteries and thrillers

Tom’s Guide · Jul 7, 2024

Naomi Alderman: ‘Whatever happened to talking? We’ve lost the ability to swap ideas’

Before her Radio 4 series this week, the dystopian author explains how the internet is eroding communication skills

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

End of Summer review – a nightmarish thriller about a terrible therapist

Vera is a grief counsellor with a very troubled past in this Swedish psychological drama. When it comes back to haunt her, a meaty – if slightly familiar – story unravels

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

Book on Aukus ‘fiasco’ says decision to embrace pact will ‘haunt’ Labor for years

Andrew Fowler’s book reveals one of Australia’s most important requirements for its submarines was the ability to work alongside the US in South China Sea

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: ‘Satire is a way to make myself less depressed’

The US author on dystopian fiction, the experience of speaking to prisoners about his debut novel and why both of America’s major parties ‘love the war machine’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

House of the Dragon writers praised by George RR Martin for season 2 change

Fantasy author also admitted that Phia Saban’s portrayal of Helaena Targaryen ‘is a richer and more fascinating character than the one I created’

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024

“The pictures show a man of great power and presence, as befits a giant riffmeister.” Queen's Brian May pays tribute to his friend Tony Iommi, as Black Sabbath's guitarist unveils career-spanning photo book

Tony Iommi and celebrated photographer Ross Halfin announce book collaboration

Metal Hammer · Jul 6, 2024

French publishers embrace romance and seduce new readers

Romance novels have long been looked down on for their undemanding language, basic story tropes and of course, sex scenes. But French publishers are taking note as a new generation of authors, inspired by English-language bestsellers, are writing for a growing audience of young women, many of whom are choosing…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2024