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From Persecution To Patron Saints The Remarkable Stories Of Medical Icons

L.D. George Angus's latest book, Unveiling the Legends: Celebrating Medical Visionaries, Their Revolutionary Contributions, and Sacred Resting Grounds, will take readers on a journey through the lives and work of medical pioneers who changed the world across generations.

Medical Daily · Apr 2, 2024

Retired Justice Kennedy To Release Two-Volume Memoir

Retired Justice Kennedy's two-volume memoir 'Life and Law' offers insights into his life journey and court legacy, set for release this fall.

Pope Francis Exposes Political Maneuvering In Papal Elections

Pope Francis discloses political tactics during papal elections, addresses issues with predecessor and aide in recent book-length interview.

"It was an extremely complicated production": How we made Cannonball!

From tricky pop-ups to beautifully illustrated characters, Taxi Studio's new book is a triumph of problem solving.

Creative Bloq · Apr 2, 2024

Award-winning French writer Maryse Conde dies at 90

French writer Maryse Conde, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, became one of the greatest chroniclers of the struggles and triumphs of the descendants of Africans taken as slaves to the Caribbean.

France 24 · Apr 2, 2024

Just when you think Trump can’t get any weirder … he launches his own version of the Bible

Of course there’s extra material as well as the usual gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But is it enough to make America believe again, asks Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Maryse Conde: Daring Storyteller Who Explored Black Identity

The mother of four, who once said she "did not have the confidence to present her writing to the outside world", was in her eighties before she won a major award, in 2018.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

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Maryse Condé, Guadeloupean 'grand storyteller' dies aged 90

Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings review – a perfectly realised fictional creation

A South African woman’s woes are slowly illuminated in a stark, darkly humorous novel by the author of the Booker-longlisted An Island

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Law book publishers who print statutes should be extra cautious, any mistakes may invite contempt or perjury proceedings: Karnataka High Court

High Court of Karnataka warns publishers of legal books to avoid errors or face legal consequences and blacklisting.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Malayalam author C. Radhakrishnan quits Sahitya Akademi citing political interference

Controversy in Sahitya Akademi as Malayalam author resigns over political interference in literary body's autonomy.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Revenue not so much, but recognition is returning to Sulekha’s sought after inks

Sulekha, the socially conscious 90-year-old brand of fountain pen ink has already regained some of its past glory, having resumed production during the first COVID-19 lockdown four years ago

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Scottish authors criticise cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write

Val McDermid and Douglas Stuart were among many writers to express outrage after Creative Scotland turned down the literary festival funding application

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

Barnes & Noble workers plan union drive at largest US bookstore chain

Despite pushback from CEO James Daunt, employees are organizing for better pay, ‘dignity’ and working conditions

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

Picture books for children – reviews

Bashful cats and lonely ponies stalk the pages of this month’s choices

Reason · Apr 1, 2024

Amended Federal Rule of Evidence 702 on Expert Evidence

An article I coauthored spurred an amendment to the Federal Rules of Evidence

AAP · Mar 31, 2024

Phelps reflects on career in service of the public

She has reached the pinnacle of medicine, politics and social advocacy, but Kerryn Phelps is not done yet with giving back to her community.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians review – unpicking the lexicon of America’s leaders

New York Times columnist Carlos Lozada examines the speeches, writing and linguistic tics of presidents and members of Congress to expose ‘inveterate deceivers’

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Reason · Mar 31, 2024

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Fake News, Lies, and Other Familiar Problems," by Prof. Sam Lebovic

The fifth of twelve articles from the Knight Institute’s Lies, Free Speech, and the Law symposium.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

How to Make a Bomb by Rupert Thomson review – struck by sickness, an academic seeks solace in love

A man swaps his comfortable existence for an affair in Thomson’s lyrical study of a midlife crisis

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2024

‘I want to be a Clifty’: Charmian Clift’s unfinished last novel finally gets its moment

More than 60 years after it was put aside to help her husband George Johnston write My Brother Jack, Clift’s novel The End of the Morning is being published

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

‘Load the box’ concept to promote book reading

Kitab Lovers' innovative "Load the Box" concept offers affordable books at Mysuru book fair, catering to all readers.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

Diva by Daisy Goodwin review – a novelisation of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis’s tumultuous affair

This powerful reimagining of the soprano’s toxic relationship with the Greek shipping tycoon captures the drama and heartbreak of one of the most celebrated singers of all time

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

Frankenstein review – Imitating the Dog’s experiment never quite comes to life

The company’s trademark fusion of live performance and digital wizardry doesn’t quite hang together in a radical take on Mary Shelley

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2024

Kazuo Ishiguro: I come up with book titles by looking through cookbooks

The Booker and Nobel Prize-winning author also talked about how confused he is by fellow writers who do not know how they will finish a book.

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