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The Apollo moon landing was real, but NASA's quarantine procedure was not

On its face, the Apollo 11 quarantine protocol looked sensible. But the new research suggests that NASA's "planetary protection" efforts were largely for show.

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Women’s Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver on creating ’empathy’ for the opioid crisis

The writer took home the top prize for her Charles Dickens-inspired novel Demon Copperhead. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK

Clare Finney on Hungry Heart: ‘When you come together for food and drink, things are ok’

As her new book is released, Clare Finney reflects on a lifetime of eating — and how it’s brought her closer to every type of love

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New silent reading group meeting in Dublin park this weekend

The groups first meet up will be taking place this Saturday.

Dublin Live

Jen Wilson obituary

Other lives: Academic historian interested in the stories of Welsh women in jazz

The Guardian - UK

Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023, for a second time

Barbara Kingsolver won the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023 for her novel 'Demon Copperhead' on June 14, 2023. Previously, she won the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2010 for her novel 'The Lacuna'. This makes her the first author to win the award twice.

The Times of India

Sadiq Khan’s shades of grey over female authors at fiction prize

The mayor has revealed he likes Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James

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Nancy Mitford novel The Pursuit of Love to be reissued with new ‘trigger warning’

New edition of the 1945 book warns readers of ‘prejudices’ depicted within its pages

The Independent UK

Princess Eugenie returns to work weeks after welcoming son Ernest as she continues long-fought ‘battle’

Princess Eugenie has returned to work on social media as she continues to juggle mom life with a significant new launch…

Woman & Home

Elizabeth Gilbert is pulling a novel set in Russia from publication. That’s unsettling

The Eat Pray Love author said that she doesn’t want to harm the Ukrainian cause. But that’s not how literature works

The Guardian - US

Psychedelics by David Nutt review – hope or hype?

An expert makes the case for psychedelic therapy, but we should beware the ‘Pollan effect’

The Guardian - UK

Woman claims living in different house to her husband is the key to happy marriage

We've heard of spouses sleeping in different bedrooms before but this takes things to another level

Irish Mirror

Bloomsday 2023: All you need to know about the James Joyce celebrations

There are a variety of events taking place on June 16 in Dublin for the Bloomsday Festival in celebration of Joyce's book 'Ulysses'

Dublin Live

A lyric poet of horror and chaos: the dark brilliance of Cormac McCarthy

From the visionary carnage of Blood Meridian to the snowy desolation of The Road, the late author’s incendiary vision leaves an indelible legacy

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Journalism for beginners: A intensive summer bootcamp with Guardian writers

Get to grips with the fundamentals of journalism in this comprehensive three-part course full of practical insights and unmissable advice. Book early for a free one-to-one session with a journalist

The Times of India

Micro review: 'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece' by Tom Hanks

Legendary actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks' debut novel, ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A novel’, was published recently. In the novel, the Academy Award-winning actor talks about the making of a blockbuster superhero film and the comic books that inspired it.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian bans all gambling advertising

Ban will apply worldwide to all of media group’s online and print outlets, including the Guardian, Observer, and Guardian Weekly

The Independent UK

Robert Gottlieb, celebrated literary editor of Toni Morrison and Robert Caro, dies at 92

One of the greatest literary editors in modern times, Robert Gottlieb, has died

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The Independent UK

US author on second Women’s Prize for Fiction win: Lightning has struck twice

Barbara Kingsolver said she is happy that her readers will follow her ‘wherever I go in a literary way’ following her historic win.

Glasgow Live

Author Douglas Stuart and Olympian Laura Muir given honourary degrees from Glasgow University

Author Douglas Stuart and Olympic athlete Laura Muir were presented with an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. Douglas said he "didn't feel like university life" was for him growing up.

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver becomes first author to win the Women’s prize for fiction twice

Kingsolver’s ‘Demon Copperhead’ won by unanimous decision

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for second time

The American author previously won in 2010 with The Lacuna.

The Guardian - UK

Barbara Kingsolver wins the Women’s prize for fiction for second time

Winning for Demon Copperhead, a ‘deeply powerful’, US-set Dickens update, the American novelist becomes the first writer to win the contest for a second time

The Guardian - US

E Jean Carroll ‘looks forward’ to $10m Trump defamation case, lawyer says

Roberta Kaplan welcomes ruling allowing writer to include in lawsuit ex-president’s remarks made after her previous court win

Daily Record

Scots author Douglas Stuart reveals plans for adapting 1980s Glasgow novel for the big screen

The 47-year-old was recently presented with an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow.

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