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The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

The joy of sexy fiction, by women for women

Letters: Readers respond to a piece by Zoe Williams in which she reflects on reading smut and notes how attitudes have changed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Forget gadgets and ebooks – nothing beats a real tome in your hand

Letters: We cannot let real books go the way of vinyl records, writes 15-year-old Jude Brayton. Plus letters from Celia Anderson and Jean Jackson

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

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Wife by Charlotte Mendelson: gifted, hyper-real fiction

Charlotte Mendelson’s last book, 2022’s The Exhibitionist, was hailed for its frank and honest study of dysfunctional relationships. It was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction and named Novel of the Year by The Times. With such accolades it comes as no surprise that Mendelson should return to themes…

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Utah bans 13 books from all schools

The state's Board of Education is seeking to comply with a new law that ostensibly aims to ban "pornography"

Salon · Aug 9, 2024

Bad Joke Ruins Engagement As Man’s Sister Reveals What Fiancée’s Been Saying Behind His Back

Even if you’ve been through thick and thin together, some unsavory details can come out that have you second-guessing your romantic choices. The post Bad Joke Ruins Engagement As Man’s Sister Reveals What Fiancée’s Been Saying Behind His Back first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 9, 2024

Scottish writer in crowdfunder appeal for book on 2008 financial crash

A SCOTTISH writer and cartoonist has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to raise money for the publication of his satirical novel on the 2008 global…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

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Comala, Comala review – haunting and hallucinatory musical theatre from Mexico

The mezcal’s on hand for this strange, song-filled journey into the land of the dead

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Book Review: Sean Zak’s ‘Searching in St. Andrews’ will leave you #jealous as he lives his best life

For 90 days, Zak lived his best life in the Home of Golf and then he wrote a book about it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2024

Bringing Home the Story of Ben Spencer

An innocent Texan was caught for more than three decades in a web of lies and injustice.

Texas Observer · Aug 9, 2024

Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits review – the nation’s favourite foul mouth

There’s more Margolyes than Dickens here, but her gift for florid characters is on fine display and suits the Victorian master perfectly

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

OPINION - Gold Rush book review: A cautionary #MeToo tale of pop stars straight out of 2017

Olivia Petter’s debut novel about nonconsensual sex with a pop star is stuck in an era gone by, says Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

The best recent science fiction and fantasy – reviews roundup

Extremophile by Ian Green; Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan; Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova; The Formidable Miss Cassidy by Meihan Boey; Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel audiobook review – preoccupations of a vibrant mind

Actor Lydia Leonard and novelist Anne Enright are among the narrators of the Wolf Hall author’s engaging essays on Madonna, Jane Austen and Princess Diana

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

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The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

The Years: an audacious adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s masterpiece of memoir and sociology

Eline Arbo’s production of The Years at London’s Almeida Theatre is a rare triumph. First adapted into Dutch and premiered in Amsterdam in 2022, the play breathes theatrical life into the Nobel-winning writer Annie Ernaux’s masterpiece of the same name, delineating a composite portrait of a woman and a culture…

Bored Panda · Aug 9, 2024

Man’s “Fantasy” Makes Girlfriend Sick To Her Stomach, Now She Feels “Horrible” For Dumping Him

It can be utterly devastating to learn that your partner constantly fantasizes about being with other people. But in some cases, this can get a whole lot worse. The post Man’s “Fantasy” Makes Girlfriend Sick To Her Stomach, Now She Feels “Horrible” For Dumping Him first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Ravelling by Estelle Birdy review – a gutsy coming-of-age debut

This is a beautifully observed portrait of five young men growing up on the edge of Dublin’s underworld

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

I’m not surprised erotic fiction sales have doubled – women have always been sex mad

Steamy books are flying off the shelves; could women’s frustrated libidos be the answer, asks Helen Coffey

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The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law

Marie Claire · Aug 8, 2024

Prince William Was "Completely Crestfallen" When Princess Kate Received Cancer Diagnosis

"It wobbled him... There’s no doubt about that."

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

Woo Woo by Ella Baxter review – an art world satire brimming with fury and flair

Baxter’s follow-up to New Animal is part Melbourne scene sketch, part stalker thriller – and a wholly unique manifesto for seizing creative power from fear

Marie Claire · Aug 8, 2024

Prince William was 'completely crestfallen' about Kate's cancer diagnosis

It's been a really tough time for the royals

Bored Panda · Aug 8, 2024

Man Jumps Straight To Divorce The Day His Wife Secretly Quits Her Job To Be A SAHM

A husband threatened to leave his wife after she secretly quit her job to become a traditional housewife. The post Man Jumps Straight To Divorce The Day His Wife Secretly Quits Her Job To Be A SAHM first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

Bonding by Mariel Franklin review – smart satire of tech elites

This debut about love, sex and wellness in the digital age is harsh and fun

Bored Panda · Aug 8, 2024

Neighbor’s Mom Feels Entitled To Parking Spot, Homeowner Prepares For Showdown

There's a proper way of dealing with an entitled neighbor without stooping to their level. This short story shows us how. The post Neighbor’s Mom Feels Entitled To Parking Spot, Homeowner Prepares For Showdown first appeared on Bored Panda.

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