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'The Game Is At Its Best When It’s Welcoming, Relaxed And Built Around Community Rather Than Intimidation'

Confessions of a Golf Pro is a brilliant new book written by PGA Professional Neil Sykes on an entertaining 20 years behind the pro shop counter

Golf Monthly · May 19

John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills review – a handful of dust (and prawn cocktail crisps) in riff on TS Eliot

The comedian addresses a relationship breakup via The Waste Land, Aldi and a dimwit estate agent

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Sally Rooney to publish book in Hebrew in deal with BDS-backed Israeli firm

SALLY Rooney will release her latest novel in Hebrew after partnering with a small publisher backed by the Israeli boycott movement.

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Offseason by Avigayl Sharp review – wry comedy of a frazzled teacher

Sharp’s deadpan debut reads like a gen Z update on The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, playfully skewering modern literary tropes

The Guardian - UK · May 19

If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn review – how on earth do you translate Shakespeare?

Is Hamlet still Hamlet when every word has changed? A superbly diverting book about language and creativity

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Who Was Mark Fuhrman? OJ Simpson Detective Dies With Controversy Still Following Him

Mark Fuhrman, the LAPD detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial, has died at 74 in Idaho after battling throat cancer. His involvement in the trial remains controversial.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Students at Scottish universities shortlisted for Penguin cover design award

STUDENTS at Scottish universities have been shortlisted for the Penguin Cover Design Award.

The National (Scotland) · May 19

King Charles Could Be "Brutal" and Had a "Confidence-Crushing Effect" on Princess Diana, According to Her Former Butler

"It was not the only time he crushed her confidence, intentionally or otherwise."

Marie Claire · May 18

'Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)

'For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.'

Space · May 18

One Royal Event Left Princess Diana "Nervous, Upset, and Emotionally Drained," Says Royal Author

"Her wedding to Charles was mere weeks away. As far as Diana was concerned, it was canceled."

Marie Claire · May 18