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Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

The Independent UK

Clerk in Murdaugh murder case pleads guilty over graphic crime-scene photos

Becky Hill sentenced to probation after admitting to showing photos to photographer and lying about it in court

The Guardian - US

Euphoria star opens up about life with ALS in upcoming memoir

The actor will reflect on pivotal experiences, ranging from his days on Grey's Anatomy to when he received his ALS diagnosis

The Independent UK

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John Lucas obituary

Other lives: Writer and publisher whose Shoestring Press published more than 400 titles

The Guardian - UK

Alex Murdaugh court clerk sentenced for leaking graphic crime scene photos and lying about it

The judge said the former court clerk was ‘attracted by the siren call of celebrity’ status

The Independent UK

The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg audiobook review – haunting Christmas tales

From horse skulls and Yule cats to Icelandic ogres, a celebration of the dark side of Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Cynthia Erivo Plagiarism Scandal: Memoir Used Ariana Grande's 'Petri Dish' Quote Without Attribution

The memoir by Cynthia Erivo resulted in a scandal of plagiarism when she employed the quote of Ariana Grande referring to the 'petri dish' without referencing it. The publisher acknowledged the mistake and vowed to make corrections.

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Elif Shafak named new president of the Royal Society of Literature

The British-Turkish writer was elected after a vote among the society’s fellows, with outgoing president Bernardine Evaristo describing her selection as ‘terrifically inspired’

The Guardian - UK

The Winds of Winter Ending: George R.R. Martin Admits Fans Guessed Correctly — Why He Won't Change It

George R.R. Martin reveals he knows the ending of A Song of Ice and Fire and confirms some fan theories are right.

International Business Times UK

The Effingers by Gabriele Tergit review – a vivid portrait of Berlin before the Nazis

Written in 1951 and now translated into English for the first time, this family saga by the acclaimed German author recaptures a golden age for Jewish life

The Guardian - UK

47 Funny Memes About The Past That Offer Real Lessons

Learning history doesn’t always have to be done the traditional way, through textbooks and classrooms. In the digital age, memes are also a good source of information, providing some humor and levity. Check out these examples from the History Memes subreddit and see which ones catch your attention the most.

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Look again at the Nuzzi affair. Because when our politics and media are so debased, the joke’s on us

There is a bread and circuses feel to this scandal. A wise public would see red flags; instead it sees entertainment, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Martin Parr obituary

Photographer whose unblinking eye documented the human subject as a birdwatcher might, via plumage, habitat and diet

The Guardian - UK

The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 & 2 review – entitlement manifests in marriage and betrayal for feuding family

Human drama and witty direction as the RSC stages an adaptation of John Galsworthy’s dynastic shenanigans

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Who Is Olivia Nuzzi? Political Journalist Whose Memoir Alleges Digital Relationship With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Olivia Nuzzi's memoir American Canto recounts an emotional, digital relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that prompted legal filings, newsroom upheaval and renewed debate over journalism ethics.

International Business Times UK

The Winds Of Winter Delay: George RR Martin Faces 'Hard Choice' Between Book And Spinoffs

George R.R. Martin's massive commitment to HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off schedule—including House of the Dragon Season 3—forces a 'hard choice,' causing further delays for The Winds of Winter.

Inverse

65 Years Ago, A Cult Classic Sci-Fi Movie Established A Terrifying Trope

Never trust a dead-eyed child.

The Guardian - UK

Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid’s Tale has become ‘more and more plausible’

Canadian author discusses US under Donald Trump and says setting of dystopian novel has ‘become much closer’

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The Independent UK

The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood fears her dystopian novel can ‘now happen anywhere’

‘I don’t think we’re going to get the outfits, but the rest of it seems more and more plausible,’ says Margaret Atwood

Android Central

Google Play Books celebrates 15 years, and readers won't want to miss it

Google Play Books started celebrating its 15th birthday, which also gave a massive points party to users.

International Business Times UK

The Winds of Winter Author GRRM Confessed Rushing to Complete Book, Then He Became a Zombie

The Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin famously joked about his The Winds of Winter delay in a Z Nation cameo.

The Guardian - UK

The best fiction of 2025

The Guardian’s fiction editor picks the best of the year, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count to Thomas Pynchon’s return, David Szalay’s Booker winner and a remarkable collection of short stories

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Sleep Token have released the official colouring book you never knew you needed

The masked metal band have teamed up with Rock N’ Roll Colouring, who’ve previously made colouring books for Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Cannibal Corpse and others

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reboots of A Christmas Carol and Paddington: refugee tales for today

Editorial: An Asian Scrooge, a break-dancing Bob Cratchit and a musical bear – new versions of classics keep stories alive

Marie Claire

11 Books About Art Heists That Are Almost as Thrilling as Raiding the Louvre

Obsessed with unsolved painting theft and the underbelly of the art world? Allow us to recommend your next read.

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