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The Sitter by Angela O’Keeffe review – separating the wife from the artist

This compelling and playful novel is narrated from beyond the grave by Marie-Hortense Fiquet Cézanne, wife and frequent subject of the French painter

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023

A mushroom cook and her killer family lunch that left three dead: The mysterious case gripping Australia

A bizarre case has enthralled people all across the globe – involving mushroom poisoning, a series of deaths, a tearful interview and now reports of a past mystery illness. Tara Cobham and Bevan Hurley report

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts

Only a third of books translated into English are by women authors. August is Women in Translation month, which hopes to address this imbalance by getting more people reading and buying – and publishers translating – books by women. In a bid to do our part we asked a few…

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023

‘Blind Side’ Author Weighs in on Michael Oher-Tuohy Family Controversy

The former NFL offensive lineman alleged in a court document that the family never officially adopted him and withheld money from him.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2023

Rudy Giuliani biographer has a theory for why ex-New York mayor is so loyal to Trump

Ex-mayor led Trump’s efforts to overturn election based on bogus theories of fraud

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Ned Beauman wins Arthur C Clarke award for ‘bleakly funny’ novel

The prize for the year’s best science fiction novel was given to Venomous Lumpsucker, a satire which addresses ‘humanity’s shortsighted self-interest’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

I Have No Problem With Alex in Red, White, And Royal Blue, But I Wish The Film Hadn't Made 3 Changes To His Character From The Book

Red, White, and Royal Blue is now streaming on Prime Video, and some fans are unsure how to feel about changes to Alex's character. I'm right there with 'em.

Cinemablend · Aug 16, 2023

Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough And More Respond After Stevie Nicks Admits She's Finally Seen Daisy Jones And The Six

After Stevie Nicks posted about finally seeing Daisy Jones and The Six, Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough and more responded.

Cinemablend · Aug 16, 2023

Kansas newspaper raids are a threat to press freedom everywhere

That a judge would sign off on a search warrant allowing the preposterous and possibly illegal raids exemplifies just how quickly the First Amendment rights of journalists can be trampled on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023

8 Differences Between The Red, White and Royal Blue Book And The Movie

The Red, White and Royal Blue movie makes some major changes from Casey McQuiston's book. Here are the big differences in the Prime Video original.

Cinemablend · Aug 16, 2023