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In Daughter, Claudia Dey Explores the Ugly Side of the Great Literary Male

The wry, furious novel gives the overlooked daughter of an egotistical writer a voice

The Walrus · Sep 21, 2023

Ghost writing, the voice of Beep the Meep and shrinkflation – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff review – a survival story

A servant girl is deep in the woods and on the run, in this exhilarating fable set in an embryonic America

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

What makes Scottish architecture Scottish? New book aims to answer question

AN architectural historian has released a new book tracing the history of Scottish architecture ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023

Cassidy Hutchinson claims Rudy Giuliani sexually assaulted her on Jan 6 in new book

‘I fight against the tension in my muscles and recoil from Rudy’s grip … filled with rage, I storm through the tent, on yet another quest for Mark,’ 27-year-old writes

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Media should support good aspects of government for its criticism to be valued and respected: Stalin

CM Stalin urges media to support govt schemes, appreciate good work. He calls for safeguarding democracy, secularism, social justice & brotherhood. N. Ram, B. Srinivasan & Kamal Haasan recall close relationship between Karunanidhi & media. CM promises transparency in procurement of books & periodicals for State libraries.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Texas teacher fired for showing Anne Frank graphic novel to eighth-graders

Move comes as education laws restricting teaching of race, sexuality and other topics are being implemented across the US

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2023

Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

In return, the president gave the King a golden coin featuring Charles’s portrait.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Bombshell new book claims Rupert Murdoch often wishes Trump was dead

‘Trump’s death became a Murdoch theme: ‘We would all be better off …?’ ‘This would all be solved if …’ ‘How could he still be alive, how could he?’ Michael Wolff writes

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

The Lesson movie review: like many an undergrad, this film isn’t as enchantingly clever as it thinks it is

Daryl McCormack just about holds up this self-important thriller

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023