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OPINION - Half a million kids don’t own a book: our prize helps

WHEN our patron, Princess Beatrice, announces the latest winner of Oscar’s Book Prize this evening, a milestone will be reached. That makes 10 best picture books, chosen annually over 10 years, for an award now worth £10,000 to the talented author and illustrator.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Queen Charlotte author Julia Quinn: You can only survive on so many Scandinavian crime dramas

The historical romance author talks about writing sex scenes, and the frustrating misconceptions around romance novels. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Mum who wrote children's book on grief after husband's death charged with his murder

A Utah woman who wrote a children's book on dealing with grief after the death of her husband has now been charged with his murder

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Mary Trump Warned On A Podcast Of The Consequences Of Her Uncle Returning To Power

Donald Trump's legal troubles continue to mount as his niece fears that he could roam around free in the abuse of power.

Zenger · May 9, 2023

Prince Harry’s ghostwriter recalls ‘frenzied’ response to Spare’s publication

John Moehringer said that in the days and weeks after the release he had been harassed and ‘stalked’ by members of the media

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Prince Harry's ghostwriter says he was 'stalked' after release of Spare memoir

John Moehringer said he and Harry argued over the book many time

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Prince Harry’s ghostwriter feared being fired after blazing late-night row over Diana story

JR Moehringer recalls butting heads over ‘somewhat inane’ line that the Duke of Sussex believed demonstrated a ‘flash of cleverness’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Prince Harry’s ghostwriter, JR Moehringer, says pair bonded over media intrusion

Author says paparazzi and reporters began to follow him in his car and snoop around his home

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

Utah author of book on grieving death charged with murder

A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief after her husband died last year was charged with his murder by prosecutors who say the man died from a fentanyl overdose

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

While We Wait For The Dark Tower, Mike Flanagan Is Making A New Stephen King Adaptation With Tom Hiddleston And Mark Hamill

After Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep, writer/director Mike Flanagan is tackling another Stephen King adaptation with Tom Hiddleston And Mark Hamill attached.

Cinemablend · May 9, 2023