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‘And Tango Makes Three’ penguin picture book authors sue Florida over ban under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

School district restricts access to a picture book about the true story of a penguin family with two fathers

The Independent UK

Book Review: Ruth Ware’s 'Zero Days' lacks the urgency of her previous books

Fans of Ruth Ware’s thrillers have another to enjoy

The Independent UK

Book Review: Erudite but accessible, Megan Fernandes’ new book will turn poetry agnostics into fans

Megan Fernandes is the kind of poet who will make you want to swear off novels and Netflix and only read poetry

The Independent UK

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Book Review: Lorrie Moore brings her maximalist wordplay to a macabre exploration of love and death

Lorrie Moore is best known for her short stories, but her latest work is a novel set in the 19th and 21st centuries

The Independent UK

Best travel books of all time to inspire your next trip

You don’t always have to leave your home for the journey of a lifetime

Evening Standard

The Merseyside bookshop that has a 'tribe' instead of customers

Linghams was saved from closure in 2015 and now has a 'tribe'

Liverpool Echo

The Edinburgh locations you can visit that inspired Harry Potter's wizarding world

It's no secret that author JK Rowling spent a lot of her time in Edinburgh while writing her books and inspiration for everything from settings in the books to character names can be found.

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OPINION - Poor kids need to be taught the classics, not Dizzee Rascal and rap

Last week I took part in a debate on one of the most important issues affecting education and culture. Hosted by Intelligence Squared, the motion was: ‘It’s time to ditch the canon of Great White Men’. I was against; the teacher and author Jeffrey Boakye was for it. I lost.…

Evening Standard

For Pride Month 2023, Aesop offers free books at its ‘Queer Library’

To celebrate Pride Month 2023, Aesop Queer Library offers free books by LGBTQIA+ writers at locations in the US, UK and Canada

Wallpaper

The Super 8 Years review – the family life of a Nobel prizewinner caught on film

Literary ambition, motherhood and a quietly strained marriage appear in the sweet, soft focus home movies of French author Annie Ernaux

The Guardian - UK

Singer Dua Lipa connects with prisoners over 1980s Glasgow novel Shuggie Bain

Global star Dua Lipa joined a prison book group to discuss Douglas Stuart's novel based on a boy growing up in Glasgow with his alcoholic mum in the 1980s.

Glasgow Live

Cormac McCarthy gave post-apocalyptic video games their flavour

The US novelist shaped the modern idea of the post-apocalypse. Without him, games such as The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption would not be the same

The Guardian - UK

Paddy Power suggests removing protestors from sports events - in hot air balloon

The top bookie drew up the prank plans after events such as the Grand National and World Snooker Championship have already been disrupted by dangerous protestors

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Are book bans unconstitutional? They are certainly political

In Missouri, the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel “Maus” about the Holocaust faces possible removal from schools for at least the third time over its depiction of a female character in a bathtub.

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The Independent UK

10 of the best romantic summer reads

Escape with a holiday romance.

The Guardian - UK

Bee Gees: Children of the World by Bob Stanley review – very high and mighty

The author and musician’s engaging biography of the Gibb brothers explores their idiosyncrasies as well as musical brilliance

The Independent UK

A serial killer thriller where the killer doesn’t speak: Read an extract from Clémence Michallon’s The Quiet Tenant

In her debut thriller, Clémence Michallon tells the story of a male serial killer, through the voices of the women around him

Al Jazeera

Russia plotted to kill defector in Florida: Report

New York Times report details failed attempt to kill the CIA informant, resulting in ‘tit for tat’ diplomatic row.

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Chris Paul’s New Book Gives Candid Look at His Upbringing

He describes writing the book as one of the most emotional experiences of his life.

Liverpool Echo

Little bookshop that offers children a chance to meet their favourite authors

Bear Hunt Books and Toys has something for everyone, from toddlers to older teenagers

Daily Record

Diana Gabaldon hints at brand new Outlander book teasing future of Claire and Jamie Fraser

Outlander season 7 returned to screens on Friday and Diana Gabaldon has hinted that the end of Jamie and Claire may not be as soon as fans think.

The Guardian - AU

Miles Franklin award 2023: shortlist revealed for Australia’s prestigious literary prize

Five first-time nominees are among the six authors competing for $60,000 award for novels that ‘present Australian life in any of its phases’

AAP

Tale of new Australia in Miles Franklin shortlist debut

First-time author Kgshak Akec has made the Miles Franklin shortlist with a "novel of national significance" grounded in her own experience as a new Australian.

The Guardian - UK

Bad drawing club: Drawing for everyone with Millie Nice

Rediscover the joy of drawing with abandon and develop an artistic habit which will last long after the class

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford's generous gesture for UK schoolchildren

Man United forward Marcus Rashford enjoyed an impressive campaign on the pitch but it is his work off it which has earned him plaudits most recently

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