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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

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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.

Daily Record

5 new books to read this week

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

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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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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

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.

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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.

Cinemablend

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

The Independent UK

Britney Spears’s memoir The Woman in Me cover image and release date revealed

‘Toxic’ singer’s memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is said to ‘share her story at last’

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The Guardian - US

Britney Spears’s ‘brave’ tell-all memoir out in October

The Woman in Me, which will cover pop star’s conservatorship experience among other topics, is set for release later this year

The Independent UK

Author calls for pupils to be taught to express themselves through creativity

Since 2011 the Queen has been the patron of First Story which sends professional authors into schools to teach creative writing.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Colleges and universities use visits by Supreme Court justices to court wealthy patrons

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Evening Standard

As two aides get intimate in an MP’s office, how common are hook ups in Parliament?

Two aides met for a liason in the Palaces of Westminster late last month

The Guardian - US

Life imitates art as El Salvador pressures book fair to bar dissenting writer

Barbers on Strike, author Michelle Recinos’s collection of short stories, has apparently upset strongman president Nayib Bukele

GoodToKnow

Prince William broke this family tradition ahead of life-changing moment for Kate Middleton

The Prince of Wales failed to ask Kate's father for permission to marry his daughter.

The Independent UK

Book sales, a lure for money and more takeaways from the AP investigation into Supreme Court ethics

What happens behind the scenes when Supreme Court justices travel to colleges and universities for lectures and other events

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