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Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: 'There are two motives for reading a book; one, that you enjoy it; the other...' and how most of us are guilty of the second

Reading serves a dual purpose: it offers personal satisfaction while also catering to the desire for intellectual recognition among peers. This blend of motivations can drive individuals to choose books based on public perception rather than genuine interest. Psychological theories identify this as the contrast between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.…

The Times of India

Children of Blood and Bone author says film adaptation left her ‘hyperventilating and sobbing’

Forthcoming fantasy-adventure film, premiering next year in theaters, stars Amandla Stenberg

The Independent UK

'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression". Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.

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This week’s bestselling books – July 31

The latest Nielsen BookScanIQ bestseller chart of NZ books, plus win a spin doctor's political memoir

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‘I was hyperventilating and sobbing’: Tomi Adeyemi says Children of Blood and Bone film ‘the worst thing I’ve ever lived through’

Author of books behind forthcoming film starring Viola Davis and Idris Elba appears to have had disagreement with cast member Amandla Stenberg

The Guardian - UK

John Mann obituary

Other lives: Educationist involved in the introduction of comprehensive schools and improved provision for children with special educational needs in England

The Guardian - UK

Some More or Less Tentative Thoughts on Substack

I appreciate the emails from readers about my Substack post. I do not read the comments, so if you left… The post Some More or Less Tentative Thoughts on Substack appeared first on Reason.com.

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Helm by Sarah Hall audiobook review – a breath of fresh air from the Pennines

Louise Brealey teases out the playful and poetic moments of these shapeshifting stories, told from the perspective of the northeasterly wind and those it has wreaked chaos on through the ages

The Guardian - UK

Gaining Ground review: a pleasingly unsettling feminist cult classic

A 50-year-old rediscovery provides a welcome riposte to lean-in feminists and tradwives

Evening Standard

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: ‘By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it,’ and why imagination is the first step towards innovation

Innovation and change are ignited by imagination, as our belief in the unseen brings them to life. Many realities begin as mere concepts in the mind before emerging into existence. Breakthroughs frequently arise from ideas that others deem impossible, often met with skepticism. These ideas need nurturing and persistence, evolving…

The Times of India

George R.R. Martin set a deadline for when he could be imprisoned for not finishing The Winds of Winter, and it was 6 years ago

The Winds of Winter still isn't here

Total Film

I’d never cried during a live broadcast – then three poignant words had me sobbing

I couldn’t help choking up when the writer Katriona O’Sullivan told me her life story. Now I’m on a mission to get everyone to read her memoir, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Book returned to library after 150 years - with a £14,600 late fee

The 1858 copy of Antiquities of Athens was returned after being found in a sealed fireplace during recent home renovations

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Fauci takes aim at News Corp journalist; Bikram Lama’s body returns home; and what to do about cultural collapse

Journal entries of US’s former chief medical adviser, released by Rand Paul, contain criticism of journalist Sharri Markson’s reporting

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Mario Vargas Llosa by Gerald Martin review – the Peruvian leftist who fell in love with Margaret Thatcher

This stylish biography of the author traces his journey from left to right, and from ‘posh Lima’ to Cricklewood

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation

US former top health official, who was subpoenaed to appear at a Senate hearing into Covid-19, says Markson’s reporting about virus’s origin ‘does not make any sense’

The Guardian - US

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022 convicted of federal terrorism charges

Jury finds Hadi Matar, who is already serving a 25-year New York state prison sentence, guilty of all charges against him

Marie Claire

One Royal "Brought Star Power" to the Royal Family—and It Wasn't Princess Kate or Meghan Markle, According to Royal Biographer

This person "made the Royal Family more relatable."

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Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

The festival will run from October 21 to November 1 at the Southbank Centre.

The Guardian - UK

Dua Lipa to interview Zadie Smith at London Literature festival

The pop star is curating the 2026 festival, which also features Patti Smith, Mustafa and Ta-Nehisi Coates, as part of the Southbank Centre’s anniversary year

The Guardian - UK

Alive by Melanie Challenger review – a maverick study of what it means to have a body

In this disorienting book, a poet argues we have been looking at nature – and ourselves – the wrong way

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Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed

A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter.

The Guardian - UK

Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli review – a mother and daughter’s odyssey

This journey of discovery from the US to Sicily tackles urgent themes, but is increasingly inward-looking

Inverse

Will There Be A 'Blade Runner 2099' Season 2? Why Amazon's Cyberpunk Spinoff Has An Endpoint

The story of Replicants and Humans has a termination date. Here's what to know about the longevity of 'Blade Runner 2099.'

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Elif Shafak: 'Do not go with the flow. Be the flow' and how to break passivity

Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her literary output,…

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