Crime and thrillers of the month – review An intruder strikes fear into a family in a brilliant debut, while a life of luxury turns very dark indeed. Plus, one of Nicci French’s finest novels yet The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
47 Quirky And Funny Comics For Those With A Darker Sense Of Humor By Daniel Scully It’s time to kick off this new week with a big dose of good, yet slightly dark humor. This is brought to you by Daniel Scully and his hilarious comic series ‘The Mealstorm’. The post 47 Quirky And Funny Comics For Those With A Darker Sense Of Humor By Daniel… Bored Panda · Feb 20, 2024
Trump Compares Navalny's Death To His Own Legal Battles, Draws Criticism From Pelosi The former president has finally commented on Alexei Navalny's death, but he did not criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin, who many believe to be responsible for the top Kremlin critic's passing. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024
After a Dance: Selected Stories by Bridget O’Connor review – hilariously inappropriate slices of life and death The Bafta-winning author’s posthumous collection finds laughter in appalling subjects and buzzes with hectic energy The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
Royal Society of Literature refers itself to Charity Commission as authors pen petition After months of criticism and an open letter signed by Ian McEwan and Alan Hollinghurst the charity confirms referral is in process The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
Jim Davis obituary Other lives: Theatre historian and academic who became an expert on Victorian pantomime The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
Star Trek's Seven of Nine returns in new novel 'Picard: Firewall' (exclusive) Space.com has an exclusive excerpt from New York Times bestselling author David Mack's "Picard: Firewall," a new Star Trek novel featuring former Borg drone Seven of Nine. Space · Feb 19, 2024
Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore's final comics will be published in October - in a grimoire The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic has been in development for almost two decades GamesRadar · Feb 19, 2024
In brief: A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks; Red Side Story; The Shadows of London – review David Gibbins on the secrets revealed by sunken ships, Jasper Fforde’s enjoyable a novel about a world ruled by colour and another enjoyable historical romp from Andrew Taylor The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
The origins of Keir Starmer's new tell-all biography The Labour leader returned a cash advance for the political book he never wrote Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024
Vatican Vatican Archive's Secrets Revealed by Archbishop in New Book Discover treasures found in the Vatican Apostolic Archive, including a peek into the controversial history of Pope Pius XII. Unveiling the secret stories! Top News · Feb 19, 2024
"House of Cards" was once too cynical Frank Underwood seemed like an implausible caricature. In the era of You Know Who, he now looks impossibly naive Salon · Feb 19, 2024
Change: A Novel by Édouard Louis review – a knack for dramatising filial strife The French writer’s latest work of autofiction, about the fallout from betraying his working-class roots, contains electric scene-making along with reckless hyperbole The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
‘Not Quite Right’: 24 New Dark Humor Comics With Surprising Endings It’s time to take a break and have a good laugh! We're excited to bring you another dark comic series that's sure to tickle your funny bone. The post ‘Not Quite Right’: 24 New Dark Humor Comics With Surprising Endings first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Feb 19, 2024
Wallpaper · Feb 19, 2024 Writer Annie Ernaux’s works are brought to photographic life in Paris ‘Exteriors’ explores Annie Ernaux’s writing in relationship to photographic mediums, at Maison Européenne de la Photographie until 25 May 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024 No Judgement by Lauren Oyler review – modish observations from a rarefied world Despite occasional displays of wit and insight, the buzzy US critic’s ironic essays can feel airless and small
Creative Bloq · Feb 19, 2024 Marketing that people love: exclusive extract from Turner Duckworth's new book Read an extract from I Love It. What Is It?: The power of instinct in design and branding.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 The Guardian view on festivals and the future: bound together by the power of a shared vision Editorial: We need international gatherings if we are to find a common language to resist environmental destruction
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti review – a radical fusion of linguistic experiment and philosophical inquiry The Canadian author’s alphabetised restructuring of her journals is by turns illuminating, playful, poetic and frustrating
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell review – the hunt for a homeland A fabulous family history expands into an account of the origins of Zionism and the extraordinary project to bring thousands of Russian Jews to Texas
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 The week in theatre: Dear Octopus; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Just for One Day – review Lindsay Duncan and co create a living period piece in Dodie Smith’s rarely performed marvel of a family portrait; Sarah Snook’s one-woman Wilde is so wrong it’s almost right; and the music carries a tame Live Aid nostalgiafest
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 Slum Boy: A Portrait by Juano Diaz review – moving memoir that recalls Shuggie Bain The artist and photographer’s first book is a powerful and beautifully written account of his difficult formative years in 1980s Scotland
GoodToKnow · Feb 18, 2024 Queen Elizabeth was reportedly left ‘very upset’ by King Charles’ harsh and very public criticism of her parenting style The King has been open about growing up with 'emotionally distant' parents
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 The big picture: teenage girls at play in east London British photographer Suki Dhanda explored young Muslims developing their own identities in the early days after 9/11
The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024 How chartered accountants get ready for the interview Master the art of interviews with the ICAI handbook, essential for newly qualified CAs entering the job market.