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Paterson Joseph wins RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2023

Author Paterson Joseph was announced as the winner of the 2023 Royal Society of Literature (RSL) Christopher Bland Prize for his debut novel 'The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho' on June 8.

The Times of India

Everything’s Fine by Cecilia Rabess review – assured mixed-race, mixed-politics romance

In her debut novel the San Franciscan explores whether it’s possible for a Black liberal and a white conservative to be happily in love

The Guardian - UK

'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell says Samantha’s return to 'And Just Like That…' is the 'greatest thing'

Candace Bushnell approves of Samantha's return!

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One in three say books offer best form of escapism when having a bad day

A survey by the Publishers Association found reading to be more popular than going to the cinema or browsing social media, coming second only to watching TV

The Guardian - UK

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck review – a monumental breakup

The contours of a relationship are echoed by the collapse of East Germany in this invigorating novel of lost love

The Guardian - UK

“Seems obscene” says federal appeals court judge during hearing for Llano County library book removal case

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel in New Orleans heard oral arguments Wednesday for an appeal to overturn a judge’s order that Llano County officials return to shelves books they had removed. It was not clear how or when the appellate panel would rule.

The Texas Tribune

Novel about 18th-century black Briton Charles Ignatius Sancho wins RSL prize

Moving retelling of Sancho’s life by actor Paterson Joseph awarded prestigious Christopher Bland prize

The Guardian - UK

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Book of the Week: Chidgey, again

The extraordinary Catherine Chidgey is back, already, with a page turning novel about a family with a piece missing

Newsroom.co.nz

Richard Snyder, ‘warrior-king’ of publishing who presided over rise of Simon & Schuster, dead at 90

Richard Snyder, a visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who presided over the publisher’s exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of growing corporate power, has died

The Independent UK

Spaghetti and meatballs — with a twist

"The Pasta Man" presents a spaghetti and meatball (sans meat!) recipe that offers a fresh spin on the traditional

Salon

New walking tours in Edinburgh to guide people through the Jacobite rising

A PAIR of new walking tours in Edinburgh are guiding people through a history of rebellion in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Activist who raised fist on Colston's plinth releases new children's book

Her pose was immortalised in a controversial statue

Bristol Post

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every UK secondary school

‘A Colourful View From The Top’ is a novel which features entrepreneurs, executives and ‘thought leaders’ from ethnic minority backgrounds

The Independent UK

Novel crimes: which is worst – folded corners, cracked spines, marginalia or cheese bookmarks?

Queen Camilla has been revealed as a page-folder. But that’s nothing compared with the punishments some people inflict on their paperbacks

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Michael Caine announces debut thriller to be published in November

The actor’s novel, Deadly Game, features an ex-SAS police officer called Harry who must grapple with neo-Nazis, wealthy Russians and Colombian drug cartels

The Conversation

Ama Ata Aidoo: the pioneering writer from Ghana left behind a string of feminist classics

Prolific author and former Ghanaian education minister Ama Ata Aidoo passed away on 31 May 2023 at the age of 81. News of her death reverberated around the world, proof of her towering influence in literary, feminist and political spaces.

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The Marlow Murder Club: cast, plot and everything we know

The Marlow Murder Club is the latest crime series from Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood.

The Guardian - UK

Mrs S by K Patrick review – secret desires at boarding school

A teacher falls for the headmaster’s wife in a daring, atmospheric debut

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The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Another Person by Kang Hwagil and The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende.

The Independent UK

Author Haruki Murakami says pandemic, war in Ukraine create walls that divide people

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami says walls are increasingly built and dividing people and countries as fear and skepticism flourish following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton backed by Gorka Marquez as she shares exciting news and is told 'you can't stop her'

The presenter, who captures hearts during Strictly Come Dancing last year, took to Instagram to detail her latest project

The Times of India

Micro Review: 'Taatung Tatung And Other Amazing Stories' by Vaishali Shroff

Award-winning children’s author Vaishali Shroff is back with another captivating read titled ‘Taatung Tatung And Other Amazing Stories’ this year. In this book, she chronicles the history of Indian languages thus, offering a comprehensive journey through time and geography.

The New Daily

Prince Harry drug use cited in push to release US visa records

A US think tank says the past drug use Prince Harry detailed in his explosive memoir should spark the release of his immigration records.

Zenger

Hebrew Speakers In The U.S. Grew More Thank Twice The Size Since The 1980s

Arabic speakers in the United States increased from 215,000 in 1980 to 1.4 million in 2021 where Hebrew speakers sits at 220,000.

The Independent UK

Prince Harry's drug use cited in push to release visa records by conservative US group

A conservative American think tank says the past drug use that Prince Harry detailed in his explosive memoir should spark the release of his U.S. immigration records

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