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Censoring Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl is an act of greed, not sensitivity

Fleming and Dahl’s books are at the centre of a furore over censorship and outdated language. ‘Cancel-proofing’ makes sense from a cynical business perspective, writes Louis Chilton – but it lets everybody off the hook far too easily

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

When is World Book Day 2023?

World Book Day is right around the corner and will celebrated all over the world

Manchester Evening News · Feb 27, 2023

Rediscovered Terry Pratchett stories to be published

Twenty stories written under a pseudonym and never before attributed to Pratchett, who died in 2015, will be released this year by Transworld

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

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Outlander star's new book will share behind the scenes stories from hit TV show

Scott Kyle's book will be released next year and will contain some stories from his time on Outlander.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

James Bond novels to be reissued with racial references removed

The changes to the spy novels include the removal of the N-word and omitting references to the ethnicity of minor characters

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle forced to 'sack' nanny after 'incident during the night'

It has been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan sacked their nanny just days after the contract started. Although the couple initially didn't want staff, their opinions changed once Meghan's mother moved out.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 27, 2023

Malorie Blackman and John Agard to headline Stormzy’s #Merky Books literature festival

The rapper launched his publishing imprint in 2018 in partnership with Penguin Random House

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

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Stormzy’s #Merky Books launches literature festival to ‘inspire young creatives’

The grime star said he was ‘proud’ to offer the two-day event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie Blackman

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

‘Sweet tang of rape’: Offensive language that has – and hasn’t – been cut from Ian Fleming’s James Bond books

An overview of what’s made the cut in the sensitivity reader-approved editions

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

Editorial: The absurd and asinine cleansing of Roald Dahl’s work

Like the rest of the sane universe, we couldn’t believe the gall of Puffin U.K. when word came out that the publishing house and the Roald Dahl Story Co., the entity that manages his work, had conspired to make hundreds of changes to the writers’ iconic books.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

'I had 24-hours to save bookshop after soaring bills left me £800 short - then a tweet changed everything'

Sapphire Bates's dream came true when she opened her very own independent bookshop in Ramsgate last summer, but her sky-rocketing gas and electricity bills have left her unable to pay the bills this month

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Germans are right to be incensed by All Quiet on the Western Front: it paints them as the good guys

Making changes to a classic novel is one thing – but this retelling risks raising tensions at the worst possible time, says writer Nicholas Barber

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry review – a cop you can’t trust

A murder investigation leads a retired policeman to confront his past in a stately, often dreamlike novel about the impact of trauma on memory

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

‘I’ll always be a bad feminist!’: Roxane Gay on love, success – and upsetting Piers Morgan

The writer, academic and cultural critic has had a tumultuous few years, full of love, grief and phenomenal creativity. She discusses women’s rights, writer’s block and why every day with her wife remains an adventure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2023

New book looks at lives of four Scottish volunteers who fought in Spanish Civil War

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Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2023

Punch ticket, grab book

“Shadow State” is the sort of a thriller that gets you through the hours spent traveling.

Salon · Feb 26, 2023

"Dear Edward," Harry & child grief

The adaptation of Ann Napolitano's novel of a 12-year-old survivor echoes how Harry struggled after losing his mum

Liverpool Echo · Feb 26, 2023

Huyton bingo caller to travel UK using just public transport

Mattie sets off from Liverpool on Tuesday

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Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove offensive references after Roald Dahl row

James Bond novels are set to be reissued this year after a team of sensitivity experts deemed some of author Ian Fleming's language 'offensive'

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

In brief: What You Need from the Night; Elderflora; Tomorrow’s People – review

A haunting novel exploring a father-son relationship; a fascinating study of trees through history; and an illuminating analysis of demographics

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

A Spell of Good Things by Ayòbámi Adébáyò review – a blistering indictment of the abuse of power

Adébáyò’s compelling second novel follows the fates of two families who come up against the failings of the state

Belfast Live · Feb 26, 2023

Co Down schoolboy aims to conquer Ben Nevis as he treks for charity

Elijah Hewitt will be joined by his pup, Scamper, on what's set to be their biggest walk to date

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

James Bond rejigged: The offensive language that has and hasn’t been removed from the books

An overview of what’s made the cut in the sensitivity reader-approved editions

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2023

‘Books they love’: A Kabul graveyard library for two schoolgirls

In Taliban’s Afghanistan, Hazara cousins, both blast victims who loved to read, inspire a library – and new readers.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

James Bond books rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

It comes days after a row over the editing of Roald Dahl’s books

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