The Latest Breaking News on Books

Naomi Alderman on Prime Video’s The Power: ‘we are living in a dystopia. It just depends which sex you are’

The Power author and now co-screenwriter of the novel’s adaptation chats revolutions, women’s fear and Margaret Atwood

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Children understand a lot more than we think they do: Vaishali Shroff on writing for kids, winning AutHer Award 2023, and more

Vaishali Shroff won the AutHer Award 2023 in the Best Children's Literature category for her book 'Batata, Pao and All Things Portuguese'. In an interview with us, she tells us more about her award-winning book, her inspiration to write for children, her writing process, and more. Excerpts:

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2023

Scotland's Makar slams 'uniquely cold' move to shut Aberdeen libraries

SCOTAND’S national poet has condemned a decision to shut six libraries in Aberdeen branding it “uniquely cold and shrivelling”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2023

Louise Kennedy: ‘I read Wuthering Heights twice and found it demented’

The Irish author on the power of Edna O’Brien, Zola’s lust, and struggling with Emily Brontë

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Copies of Tony Holohan's book available for pre-order months after he left CMO job

"Dr Tony Holohan served as Chief Medical Officer in Ireland for 14 years, but only really became known to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic"

Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Meghan Markle wins defamation lawsuit against half sister Samantha Markle

A Florida judge ruled the Duchess' statements were pure opinion and “not capable of being proved false”.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

New James Bond story commissioned to celebrate the King’s coronation

On His Majesty’s Secret Service will be published in May.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

The Power review: A thrilling allegory for how a patriarchal society makes girls feel insignificant

Toni Collette and Auli’i Cravalho star in this electric TV adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s 2017 bestseller

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Joan Biskupic Breaks Some News About Pavan v. Smith and Masterpiece Cakeshop

Did Roberts and Kennedy swap votes to GVR Pavan and grant Masterpiece?

Reason · Mar 31, 2023

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler sets 6/6/6 release date for his autobiography Into The Void

Geezer Butler says his memoir Into The Void "is coming out 6/6/23. Yes, I know that 2×3=6. Although unintentional, having that as a release date suits me fine"

Metal Hammer · Mar 31, 2023