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Biography details enthralling life of Prince Mikasa

A biography of Prince Takahito of Mikasa, who was the youngest brother of Emperor Showa and died in October 2016 at age 100, was published Thursday.

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Tim Winton’s Blueback takes on new life as a feature film starring a blue groper and Eric Bana

Tim Winton's 1997 novella Blueback has been adapted to the big screen, filmed entirely on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia

The New Daily

How ‘Kindred’ brought Octavia Butler’s time travel and slavery story to FX

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Actress Mallori Johnson first encountered the work of writer Octavia Butler when she read “Fledgling,” a novel about a young Black vampire. It was the summer before she left home for the Julliard School in New York City.

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Memoirs, cookery and must-read novels: the best books of 2022

Fiona Lensvelt has your guide to the best last-minute buys before Christmas — there’s something for everyone here...

Evening Standard

Amy Bloom: ‘Nigella Lawson is God (if we’re lucky)’

The American author on finding comfort in cookbooks, the allure of Jane Austen, and how Octavia Butler opened her mind to science fiction

The Guardian - UK

The once-banned dystopian novel that has become Russia’s bestseller

‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ is the most popular fiction download of 2022 on Russia’s online book-selling platform

The Independent UK

Author Ann Cleeves’ laptop containing draft of novel found in snow in Shetland

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.

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Shetland author Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing next novel in Scots island snow

The novelist appealed for help after losing the computer, which she feared may have fallen out of her bag as she made her way through Lerwick in wintry conditions on Monday.

Daily Record

White Torture by Narges Mohammadi review – solitary savagery

An Iranian political activist, now in jail herself, interviews 12 female prisoners of the Islamic Republic about their experiences

The Guardian - UK

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.

The Independent UK

Writer recovers laptop containing half-finished novel after Shetland blizzard

Ann Cleeves, whose novels were turned into TV’s Shetland and Vera, said device had been run over but she had a copy of her work

The Guardian - UK

Schoolgirl finds best-selling Shetland author's lost laptop in winter snow

A SCOTTISH crime writer who lost her laptop and half of her next novel in a blizzard in Shetland has announced that the computer has been found –…

The National (Scotland)

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Dec. 10, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan © 2022 NPD Group.

Tribune News Service

'In a better world I should speak': Behrouz Boochani refused just watching parliament

Behrouz Boochani described it as "incredible" he made it to Canberra.

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‘Losing the plot’: Trump mocked after announcing superhero card collection

Cards cost ‘only $99 each’ and ‘would make a great Christmas gift’, says former president in ‘major announcement’ video

Chronicle Live

Prince Harry - When is the Duke’s memoir Spare released?

After an explosive six-part docuseries discusses the Sussexes’ departure from the Royal Family, what will Harry’s book contain?

Reason

Talk with the Authors: An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100+ Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know

Randy and I will chat about our new books on Friday at 3 ET, and there will be a drawing for a free autographed copy.

Edinburgh Live

The adorable Edinburgh children's bookshop ideal for the perfect Christmas gift

Ginger and Pickles in Stockbridge caters exclusively for children with books ideal for young ages set within a cosy wee one-room shop that's warm and welcoming.

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The bestselling books at Xmas

The weekly Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list at Xmas, described by Steve Braunias

Daily Mirror

Spice Girl Emma Bunton surprises Amazon employees in early Christmas present for staff

Mum-of-two Spice Girl Emma Bunton has recorded a new children's audiobook for Amazon, which is now available to download for free on Kindle

The Guardian - US

James Patterson to complete unfinished Michael Crichton book

Late author’s estate has shared a manuscript with the bestselling novelist centered on a volcanic eruption in Hawaii

Reason

Should Courts Appoint Historians as Experts in Second Amendment Cases?

Courts, not “experts,” should say what the law is.

Wales Online

Emma Bunton surprises Amazon staff to mark launch of new audio book

Emma is narrating a children's book about teamwork

The Guardian - UK

Best movies of 2022 in the US: No 7 – The Wonder

A strange and beautiful period drama full of mystery and miracles – and Florence Pugh is a wonder herself, with a bristling, transfixing performance

Newslaundry

Disquiet as Maharashtra withdraws award to Kobad Ghandy book, scraps award panel

Days after the Maharashtra government withdrew an award for the Marathi translation of Kobad Ghandy’s memoir, the chairman of the Marathi language committee and four members of the literary board have reportedly resigned in protest.

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