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The struggle to read: One third grader's winding journey

Thomas is in third grade, but he reads as if he’s a few years younger

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

1923's Brandon Sklenar signs on to It Ends With Us

1923 star Brandon Sklenar has signed on to star in the upcoming adaptation of It Ends with Us, based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel.

WhatToWatch · Apr 21, 2023

Book bans in US schools increased by 28 per cent in the first half of the school year, says new report

“Book bans impede the freedom to read, limiting students’ access to a diversity of views and stories,” says PEN America

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Ferguson reveals why she was not invited to King’s coronation: ‘You’re either in or out’

‘I think that Charles and Camilla are doing an exceptional job at unifying the family,’ Ferguson said

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Shakespeare's First Folio turns 400: what would be lost without the collection? An expert speculates

It has been 400 years since the publication of the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays, a volume now known as the First Folio. Prepared by his fellow actors after his death, the book presented 36 plays divided into the genres of comedy, history and tragedy.

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2023

How to throw a great party — tonight

Let cookbook author Natasha Feldman get you out of your social slump and throw a great dinner party

Salon · Apr 20, 2023

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret movie review: a deftly handled period piece about getting your period

Seize the chance to meet Margaret, a magnificently impatient heroine

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

Seven Kings Must Die ending explained and does Uhtred of Bebbanburg die in The Last Kingdom movie?

Wondering what happened in the Seven Kings Must Die ending? We've got you covered with all the heartwrenching details...

Woman & Home · Apr 20, 2023

MEPs condemn Suella Braverman over arrest of French publisher

Ernest Moret was interrogated by UK counter-terrorist police when he arrived in London on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan movie review – a right royal fuss about nothing

Elegant but not-so-faithful adaptation of Dumas’ novel

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023