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In brief: 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams; Alchemy; Mercury Pictures Presents – review

A fascinating glimpse into the mind of the humorist and sci-fi writer; a rip-roaring historical thriller; and a subversive novel set in golden-age Hollywood

The Guardian - UK

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo – energy and lyricism drive tale of a clan wrestling with its past

A family full of women question their lives before a ‘living wake’ in the Carnegie medal-winning novelist’s triumphant first book for adults

The Guardian - UK

The Land of Hope and Fear by Isabel Kershner review – how Israel betrayed its high ideals

The New York Times correspondent’s compelling history identifies the issues that have polarised a country now split by far-right extremists

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Why Are You Still Working?

Some people have to, but there are plenty of folks who might want to do some soul searching to determine how work fits into their ideal day. (Hint: It likely doesn't.)

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The BBC’s Fergal Keane: ‘The breakdowns get harder to recover from each time’

The former BBC war reporter, now special correspondent, on the terror of PTSD, his tips for living with it day to day, and the people and poets he admires

The Guardian - UK

Metropolitain by Andrew Martin review – a train lover’s guide to Paris

A British fan with a keen eye for detail paints a charming portrait of the beautifully designed Métro, which was conceived as the antithesis of London’s tube system

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t stress how much BookTok sells’: teen literary influencers swaying publishers

TikTok recommendations are driving sales and launching authors’ careers as the social media app continues to reshape the industry

The Guardian - UK

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Fire Weather by John Vaillant review – apocalypse in Alberta

This telling of the 2016 inferno that engulfed the oil town of Fort McMurray, and the lives of the people who confronted it, is an urgent warning – and an all-consuming read

The Guardian - UK

Facing an interview

Preparedness, confidence, clarity, and interest are key to handling challenging interviews. Be organized, know your strengths, and be open to learning. Ask questions to show interest and don't forget to smile. These tips can help you ace any interview.

The Hindu

Sahitya Akademi to bring out collection of poems from G-20 nations

The collection of poems would be released during the G-20 leaders’ summit in Delhi next month, the sources said. Efforts are on to translate the book into all the languages of the G-20 nations as well as guest countries.

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Thomas Morris: ‘A lot of people in my life seem anxious and confused. I was writing for them as much as me’

The short story writer and former literary magazine editor on the respect afforded the arts in Ireland, how his stories often take him by surprise and his love of the Welsh football team

The Guardian - UK

Libraries symbolised the progress of a civilisation: Murmu

Inaugurating a ‘Festival of Libraries’ in the national capital, the President said that libraries act as a bridge between civilisations. In ancient and medieval periods, people of many countries carried books from India, translated those and gained knowledge, she said.

The Hindu

Red, White & Royal Blue director Matthew López on the film's 'delicious' romance

Red, White & Royal Blue director/co-writer Matthew López on bringing the bestselling LGBTQ+ romance to the screen

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On my radar: Alabaster DePlume’s cultural highlights

The musician on a dark version of Oklahoma!, amazing art from Palestine, and why jiujitsu works wonders for his state of mind

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Ram Mohan Library: A 120-year-old treasure trove of books in Vijayawada

Ram Mohan Library, a treasure trove of books, stands strong since 1914, serving readers and inspiring generations. It has 20K books, hosts events and provides free access to competitive exam books. Hall on the first floor is dilapidated, but main structure remains strong.

Salon

You can’t make this sh*t up

A novelist looks at Trump as a fictional character

Inverse

'Dune 2' Delayed? Why Pushing Back the Release Date Isn't a Problem

It wouldn't be Dune if there wasn't a mild catastrophe, but the Fremen are resilient.

The Guardian - US

Hamilton: The Energetic Founder review: a fast and satisfying read

RB Bernstein, who died this year, offers a fine, concise case for seeing Alexander Hamilton as the father of the US government

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‘Playful’, ‘elegant’, ‘utterly transporting’: the best Australian books out in August

Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Hindu

Author and historian Achyut Yagnik passes away

Achyut Yagnik, author, historian, public intellectual and social activist passed away following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Ahmedabad on Friday

The Independent UK

U.S. publishing executive dies in a boat crash off Italy's Amalfi Coast

An U.S. publishing executive has died in a boating accident off Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Evening Standard

Summer books: the hottest novels to bring you holiday bliss, whatever the weather

Whether you fancy a politicised love story, a look into the lives of the super-rich or the fictional autobiography of a medieval mystic, Alex Peake-Tomkinson has the coolest must-reads to distract — whatever the extreme weather

The Independent UK

Greta Thunberg cancels Edinburgh Book Festival appearance due to ‘greenwashing’ sponsor

Climate activist withdrew from scheduled appearance at Scottish cultural festival

Evening Standard

Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over sponsor investments

The event was due to take place at the Edinburgh Playhouse on August 13.

The Hindu

New book on Kerala’s economic development advises radical changes for regaining fiscal stability

Kerala needs radical fiscal policy changes to resolve acute fiscal crisis, restore stability. Book on state's economic development in pandemic to be released. Focus on revenue, non-priority spending, borrowing, fiscal targets. Strengthening healthcare, agri-entrepreneurship, homestead farming key to recovery.

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