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Hanif Kureishi says ‘world seems much darker’ on anniversary of Boxing Day accident

Kureishi, 69, lost the use of his hands and legs after a devastating accident in Rome last year

The Independent UK

Author Nuzhat Khan’s latest novel on love and loss is set against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire

Author Nuzhat Khan weaves a story of love and loss against the backdrop of Uttarakhand’s forest fire catastrophe in her latest novel

The Hindu

How we met after 60: ‘You trust that instant chemistry when you get to 65’

Alexia and Joel, both 80, met in a cafe – within a week they had arranged to live together. A decade later they still do, splitting their time between California and Colorado

The Guardian - UK

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Bhasha literatures cross borders

When academician and literary historian Professor N.S. Gundur began thinking about Kannada texts that readers beyond the Kannada world should read, he started by making a list of books. “I ended up deleting most of the titles because they largely spoke to Kannada audience,” says Gundur, one of the three recipients of…

The Hindu

4 must-read books from east Africa in 2023: from Tanzanian masters to Ugandan queens

East African literature continues to grow and reshape itself in exciting new ways – and 2023 was no exception. The world really did take notice of the region when Tanzanian-British author Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021. Interest in Gurnah’s work continued last year when he…

The Conversation

Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’

It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again

The Independent UK

10 best Disney+ TV shows you won't want to miss in 2024

Check out our list of the top shows coming to Disney+ in the next 12 months

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Poetry sales boom as Instagram and Facebook take work to new audiences

Writing and reading poems is no longer a minority pastime as verse overlaps with self-help genre and classics are revisited

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s the stories, the laughs, the tears’: the retired teacher cycling across France delivering letters to loved ones

Self-appointed postman Vincent Berthelot’s mission to deliver letters by hand has spread beyond his native country

The Guardian - UK

Fordyce Maxwell writing collection raises funds for prostate cancer charity

A NEWLY launched collection of writing by the late Fordyce Maxwell has already met production costs and raised £1000 for a prostate cancer charity.

The National (Scotland)

A life convict puts pen to paper for a novel

Convicted murderer Jayanandan releases novel from prison, inspiring hope for redemption with the help of family & Project 39A.

The Hindu

Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell review – a snarky stocking filler

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

The Guardian - UK

10 looks that made Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy the '90s minimalism It girl

Simple, sophisticated and oh so chic

Marie Claire

Five Great Reads: memories of Shane, a rogue’s gallery and the democracy Super Bowl

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

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Powerful ‘Color Purple’ balances heavy drama with exhilarating musical numbers

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

The Hindu

Awards for words: On the Sahitya Akademi awards

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.

The Independent UK

Book of a lifetime: Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje

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

Salon

Mass. cop searches class for single book

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

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'The nationalisation of states is killing the European idea': EU book prize winner Menasse

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…

The Guardian - US

‘I’ve been called groomer, pervert, creep’: teachers and banned authors on fighting this year’s ‘ed scare’

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

Cinemablend

Bridgerton Showrunner Explains Why They Chose To Abandon Book Order And Tell Colin And Penelope's Story Over Benedict's In Season 3

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

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3 Publishing Stocks to Watch in 2024

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…

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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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