Queenie Is Working On It by Candice Carty-Williams review – a smart sequel to a breakout bestseller Queenie’s ticking biological clock drives her chaotic misadventures in this sage and funny follow-up The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Has Trump Found a New Ivanka? Glamorous Aide Natalie Harp's Role and 'Human Printer' Image Raises Eyebrows Natalie Harp, a key aide to Donald Trump, is gaining attention for her role as the 'human printer,' sparking comparisons to Ivanka Trump and raising questions about her influence in the White House. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Search for 'Scorpio' as political violence fears rise Police are investigating more than 100 menacing letters from someone calling themself "Scorpio" as an expert warns of the rising risk of political violence. AAP · Jun 29
Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept international teaching gigs and and receive royalties for books they have authored The Independent UK · Jun 29
I had fallen out of love with fiction. Now I’m back in its arms – and relishing every minute Novels were starting to seem like a thing of the past for me, until I found a book I couldn’t put down. Is there anything better, asks Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
French proverb of the day: 'Little by little, the bird makes its nest' — a lesson on why slow, steady effort builds the strongest foundations You want to write a book. You start with a sentence. Then another. Then another. The language app you downloaded? One lesson a day. The career you dream of? One skill at a time. The Times of India · Jun 29
'Aggressively Flicked and Sucked': Graphic Epstein File Details Involving Trump Exposed in Record-Breaking New Book A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reveals explosive claims about Trump's presidency, including internal White House deliberations on the Epstein files and concerns over Trump's health. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid only of ... ' — a lesson on why slow progress always beats no progress The new language app you downloaded sits untouched on your phone. The gym membership you bought in January has been used twice. The novel you started writing is still stuck on page one. You tell yourself you'll get to it when you have more time, when you feel more motivated,… The Times of India · Jun 29
Raveheart by Graeme Armstrong review – ravers rebel in a Scottish political satire A veteran techno DJ embarks on a campaign of civil disobedience in this passionate and at times hilarious tale of underground resistance The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Communion by JD Vance review – a strange, poignant book about faith and the modern world JD Vance’s Christian vision is thoughtful – but impossible to square with the political company he keeps The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
'Fake News, Largely Fiction': Trump Calls Author of Bombshell Tell-All Book About Him a 'Third Rate Writer' Donald Trump has criticised Maggie Haberman's new book on his presidency, labelling it 'Fake News' and questioning her credibility, while the book alleges corruption and power dynamics in his administration. International Business Times UK · Jun 28
Why Prince Harry Apologized for "Being a Bit Silly" During His Unexpected Introduction to One Former Royal Butler "I did a double take. Okay, I thought, so this is happening." Marie Claire · Jun 28
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "The best way to not feel hopeless is to…" - understand why action creates hope When things feel bleak, the instinct is often to wait. To wait for the mood to lift, for circumstances to turn, for some piece of good news to arrive and make us feel better. Barack Obama suggests we have it backwards. The best way to not feel hopeless is to… The Times of India · Jun 28
‘Dialogue is all the rage’: why is the right pouring millions into ‘civil discourse’ initiatives on US campuses? Universities looking for a fix to relentless controversy are flocking to ‘civility’ initiatives. Critics say these efforts mask a darker project The Guardian - US · Jun 28
The Times of India · Jun 28 'You're all that matters to me': Trump's assistant left notes for him in 'personal spaces', book claims The revelations appear in the book "Regime Change Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump", which chronicles Trump's political comeback and return to the White House. Drawing on more than 1,000 interviews conducted between the spring of 2023 and the spring of this year, the book paints a picture of…
The Times of India · Jun 28 Japanese proverb of the day: 'Discipline is quiet, regret is loud' — a lesson on why the choices we make in silence shape the lives we live The alarm goes off at 5 AM. Your running shoes are by the bed. The morning is cool, the streets are empty. You hit snooze and roll over.
The Times of India · Jun 28 'Fake News': Donald Trump on book that says he leaves leftover snack, silverware on bedroom floor US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on a new book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, calling it "mostly made up, Fake News, largely fiction" after it revealed that he leaves piles of chip bags, ice cream cartons and Starbucks wrappers on his…
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Books of the Month: What to read in July, from David Sedaris to the stylish finale of Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy BOOKS OF THE MONTH: Martin Chilton picks his favourite new book releases for July
Marie Claire · Jun 27 Princess Diana "Was Infuriated" by How Her Divorce Was Handled by Queen Elizabeth II, Says Former Royal Butler "'This is my marriage and it is no one else's business!' she yelled."
Salon · Jun 27 Best graphic memoirs of 2026 (so far) These 5 memoirs call on their authors' inner resources and the wisdom of the world around them
GamesRadar · Jun 27 Returning to Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, the Uncharted rival that put Ninja Theory on the map The Saturday Read | How born storytellers expertly updated a literary classic
International Business Times UK · Jun 27 Donald Trump Reportedly 'Infuriated' After New Book Exposes His Late-Night White House Habits A new book reveals Donald Trump's private habits in the White House, including late-night snacking and unusual bathroom routines, sparking anger and denial from the former president.
The Times of India · Jun 27 The sun king of Mar-a-Lago Donald Trump's second term is characterized by an unprecedented belief in his own power, drawing parallels to historical autocrats. A new book reveals his focus on legacy, a disregard for moral distinctions, and a willingness to push the boundaries of executive authority. He reportedly enjoys manipulating those around him, even…
Salon · Jun 26 New books revisit Beatles' milestones Samira Ahmed's "A Hard Day's Night" and Amelia Davis' "The Beatles by Jim Marshall" bookend their touring years
The Times of India · Jun 26 Married to an Indian, JD Vance tries to make India-hater Nixon great again US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations…