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Classic literature still offers rich lessons about life in the deep blue sea

When OceanGate, the deep-sea exploration enterprise, created a promotional video for its ill-fated US$250,000-per-head trip to see the wreck of the Titanic, it told prospective passengers to “Get ready for what Jules Verne could only imagine – a 12,500-foot journey to the bottom of the sea.” Those behind the video…

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Meghan Markle needs to be 'extremely careful' of Kate Middleton after 'warning shot'

Meghan Markle has reportedly been warned to "be careful" of her sister-in-law Kate Middleton after insiders reveal that the Princess of Wales is willing to "play dirty if she has to"

Daily Mirror

First edition copy of The Hobbit sells for an amazing amount after being discovered in a charity store

Cancer Research store boss stunned after he contacted eBay for valuation

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Milan Kundera death: Czech-born author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being dies at 94

Author died in Paris ‘after a prolonged illness’

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries’ book on Boris Johnson’s downfall coming out on eve of Tory conference

The former prime minister’s staunch ally claims to have uncovered a ‘fault line’ within the Conservative Party

Evening Standard

Nadine Dorries’s big reveal of book on Boris Johnson ‘assassination’

The Plot: The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson is out just before Tory conference

Evening Standard

Sindiwe Magona's new book of essays tackles issues South Africans aren’t talking about

Sindiwe Magona – who turns 80 this year – is a celebrated South African writer, storyteller, speaker and activist. In 2022 Magona, once a domestic worker, received her PhD in creative writing. Best known for her novels, autobiographies, short stories, poems and children’s books, she’s also a writer of essays.…

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Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being author dies aged 94

The Czech novelist found himself silenced by the communist regime at home, but achieved international fame with playfully philosophical fiction

The Guardian - UK

Milan Kundera, Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris aged 94

Milan Kundera, whose dissident writings in communist Czechoslovakia transformed him into an exiled satirist of totalitarianism, has died in Paris at the age of 94, Czech media said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera, author of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’, dies at 94

Milan Kundera, whose dissident writings in communist Czechoslovakia transformed him into an exiled satirist of totalitarianism, has died in Paris at the age of 94, Czech media said Wednesday.

France 24

Nadine Dorries to publish Boris Johnson 'assassination' book on eve of Tory conference

The former Culture Secretary claims to have uncovered a 'history of treachery and deceit' as she points the finger at "powerful, unaccountable forces behind the scenes" for the shamed ex-PM's downfall

Daily Mirror

HarperCollins to publish Nadine Dorries’ book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

The former prime minister’s staunch ally claims to have uncovered a ‘fault line’ within the Conservative Party.

The Independent UK

‘On my terms’: Britney Spears confirms memoir Woman In Me as front cover and release date revealed

The singer’s battle to end her 13-year conservatorship will be covered in the book as she vows to share ‘her truth’

Evening Standard

The Hobbit first edition sold for over £10k after being found in Scots charity shop

The rare copy of the famous book, which follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, was found at the Cancer Research UK superstore in Dundee.

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5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt and Kala by Colin Walsh.

The Guardian - UK

What About Men? by Caitlin Moran review – bantz gone bad

A tendentious take on masculinity that takes unoriginal thoughts and confirms them in the echo chamber of Twitter

The Guardian - UK

Pleasure and pliés: the ballet bonkbusters handling dance’s hot button issues

New novels combine romance and raunchy trysts with body politics and an exploration of the industry’s power dynamics

The Independent UK

Britney Spears: I worked my ass off to get my memoir written

The US pop star said she had had ‘a lot of therapy’ to help get the book done and hoped fans would like it.

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Evening Standard

Britney Spears: I had a lot of therapy to help get my memoir written

The Woman In Me by the US pop star will be published in October this year by Gallery Books

The Guardian - UK

All That She Carried by Tiya Miles review – social fabric

A simple cloth sack brings to life generations of enslaved women and reminds us of the enduring power of love

The Guardian - UK

Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead review – a dazzling sequel to Harlem Shuffle

From bent cops to blaxploitation, this tale of corruption in 70s New York combines the energy of a crime thriller and the sharp wit of social satire

Cinemablend

How To Get 3 Months Of Audible For Free On Amazon Prime Day

Happy Amazon Prime Day! Find out how you can enjoy free audiobooks like celebrity memoirs and popular books set to get adaptations.

Kiplinger

You’re Welcome! Scholarship Donors Lament Lack of Appreciation From Students

Many of today’s university students don’t seem to realize that they should thank the donor when they receive a scholarship or grant. Here are some ways to fix that.

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Britney Spears’ Memoir Finally Scores A Release Date As Publisher Shares Details On The Book

Britney Spears' memoir finally has a release date as the publisher shared details about the book.

Daily Mirror

Britney Spears poses topless on cover of brave new memoir as release date is confirmed

Britney Spears' "brave" upcoming memoir titled The Woman in Me has finally been given a release date, with publishers confirming the highly anticipated book will drop this autumn

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