Roald Dahl Museum Celebrates Author’s Creativity While Condemning His Racism Roald Dahl Museum's Teaching Resources On Prejudice Draw From Classics Like 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory' Zenger · Jul 27, 2023
Tribute | Devaki Nilayamgode left behind a rich social document via her book, ‘Antharjanam: Memoirs of a Namboodiri Woman’ Devaki Nilayamgode's memoir, "Nashtabodhangalillathe", made waves in Kerala with its warts-and-all, insider account of the life of an Antharjanam (a Namboodiri woman). She had started writing in her 70s and was around 75 when the book was published. Meeting the author gave the translator Radhika P. Menon insight into her… The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023
Sanderson’s Isle by James Clarke review – a total trip A fugitive seeks refuge in a 1960s commune in the Lake District, in an energetic novel that captures an era The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023
Men have a problem – and it won’t be solved by either Andrew Tate or Caitlin Moran Backlash has been swift to Moran’s just-published ode to the troubles with modern masculinity, writes Olivia Petter, but the criticism has often masked the importance of asking questions about men’s mental health, sexuality and identity in the modern era The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
The Last Days of Lex Luthor challenges the value of Superman's moral code This terrific first issue also evokes a couple of Superman classics GamesRadar · Jul 26, 2023
Savage Romance Libel Allegations Lead to Severe Sanctions I blogged about the underlying libel case, Tera Shanley a/k/a T.S. Joyce & Wicked Willow Press, LLC v. Robyn A. Hutchings a/k/a Terry Bolryder a/k/a Domino Savage two months ago; here's a quick summary of the allegations: Ms. Shanley and Ms. Hutchings both write paranormal romance fiction. Readers of such… Reason · Jul 26, 2023
Rare Rolling Stones Autographs Found In Discarded Book Auction house staff discover valuable collection of band's signatures in old desk destined for trash. Zenger · Jul 26, 2023
John Foggin obituary Other lives: Inspirational English teacher at Boston Spa school The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
Prince Harry was 'bored' and felt 'displaced' by William and Catherine's 'bougie family unit' Prince Harry is said to have felt 'displaced' by the Prince and Princess of Wales soon after they got married in 2011 Woman & Home · Jul 26, 2023
Royal Family keeps a close eye on Prince George’s relationship with Charlotte and Louis for this anxious reason The Palace is said to be keeping a watchful eye on the dynamic between the Wales youngsters GoodToKnow · Jul 26, 2023
I made upskirting illegal. This is why I don’t want to change any more laws I don’t want more prisons and punishment for men – I want to help prevent sexual assault so that women are safer in the first place, says campaigner Gina Martin The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
Jim Zub is leading Conan the Barbarian on an epic new quest Interview | The writer teases his grand plans for the character GamesRadar · Jul 26, 2023
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett review – homespun happiness An American fruit farm is the setting for a bittersweet tale of family heartbreak and hope during the pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
5 new books to read this week This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and The List by Yomi Adegoke. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
GoodToKnow · Jul 26, 2023 Prince Harry felt left out of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ‘family unit’ as the couple grew their brood "William fitted into the Middleton family very quickly"
Inverse · Jul 26, 2023 The Best Apocalypse Show of 2023 Miraculously Does the Impossible After saving the world, Arizaphale and Crowley tackle a mission and a mystery closer to home.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2023 Northwestern AD Faces Criticism for 2015 Book Calling Women ‘Man’s Greatest Distraction’ Derrick Gragg’s book has resurfaced following hazing scandals at the school, most notably within the football program.
Cinemablend · Jul 25, 2023 How Much Of Foundation’s Eight-Season Plan Has David S. Goyer Shared With His Writers And Actors? David S. Goyer has an eight-season plan for Apple TV+'s Foundation, but just how much of it has he discussed with his collaborators?
The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2023 Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books for appropriateness Two Texas bookstores and three national bookseller associations file suit over House Bill 900, which requires private booksellers to rate books on appropriateness, and bans “sexually explicit” material from libraries.
WhatToWatch · Jul 25, 2023 American Horror Story: Delicate — next episode, cast, trailer, everything we know about season 12 American Horror Story: Delicate features an all-star cast. Here's what we know about AHS season 12.
Salon · Jul 25, 2023 Why novels about time travel are hot now If something about how we've been experiencing time feels messed up to you, you're not alone
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023 Carol Smith obituary Other lives: Literary agent who used her publishing expertise to write her own bestselling thrillers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023 ‘We hid our stock in case we were raided’: Scotland’s pioneering LGBTQ+ bookshop Opened two years after the country legalised ‘homosexual acts’, Lavender Menace made a huge impact. Now it has opened a public queer books archive
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Book Review: Still foolin’ — Richard Russo revisits upstate New York in third novel Richard Russo returns to what used to be North Bath, New York, in “Somebody’s Fool,” the third novel in his “Fool” series
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023 Young people aren’t reading books enough. Here’s one way to change that. Most young people rarely, if ever, read for fun. By linking art with reading, young people can learn to love both — and develop their knowledge of the world.