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‘We’re witnessing the end of the America that made our lives possible’: author Eddie Glaude on US’s 250th birthday

Glaude’s new book shows political turmoil historically reaching its boiling point around Fourth of July celebrations

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

The Misanthrope review – Sandra Oh’s London stage debut could have been, should have been, so much better

3/5 The ‘Killing Eve’ star plays an acerbic novelist in a gender-swapped adaptation of Molière’s 1666 comedy

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Obstinate Daughters: shining a light on the women who sparked the American Revolution

A revealing new book, eight years in the making, singles out rebellious women from US history whose stories have often been sidelined

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

‘Grand and intimate’: Miles Franklin shortlisted novels grapple with profound questions of our time

Six writers in running for $60,000 prize, including first-time nominees Randa Abdel-Fattah, Steve MinOn, Konrad Muller and Sean Wilson

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

These Great And Popular Audiobooks Are Super Cheap For Prime Day

Brace yourself and your TBR!

Cinemablend · Jun 23

Usha Vance Terrified: SLOTUS Left Worried as Husband JD Goes Down Dark Conspiracy Theory Wormholes

Vice President JD Vance reportedly became deeply engrossed in investigating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising concerns from his wife and sparking speculation about a broader conspiracy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

JD Vance has written another book? Couldn’t he just concentrate on his day job?

As the US tries to limit the damage from the Iran war, its vice-president has admitted he doesn’t understand diplomacy, writes Arwa Mahdawi. Of course not: he’s been too busy churning out another memoir

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Hemingway's Madrid, one bite at a time

The city's literary quarter still serves up churros, sherry and oxtail — and just enough ghosts for lunch

Salon · Jun 23

Douglas Stuart’s Latest Novel Captures The Struggle To Belong At Home

Douglas Stuart is a New York-based Scottish author whose work explores themes of class and sexuality. He rose to international acclaim with his debut, 'Shuggie Bain', which won the 2020 Booker Prize and swept the British Book Awards. It was followed by the number one Sunday Times bestseller, 'Young Mungo',…

The Times of India · Jun 23

New Trump book’s authors detail how they pried loose White House secrets: ‘We nearly killed ourselves’

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, the reporters behind Regime Change, were up against an administration that is ‘very good at keeping secrets’

The Guardian - US · Jun 23