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Liberation Day by George Saunders review – a hell of a ride

The characters in these absurdly funny stories are trapped by hyper-capitalism and their own foolishness, as Saunders investigates the prisons we make for ourselves

The Guardian - UK

New Harry Potter coin collection launched by Royal Mint as one worth £5,000

The Royal Mint is expecting high demand for the coins which celebrate 25 years since Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published.

Daily Record

New Harry Potter 50p coins marking Philosopher's Stone anniversary will feature portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth II

The coin collection celebrates 25 years since JK Rowling's Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the UK

Nottingham Post

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Postcards from the Edge at 35: How Carrie Fisher’s fiction put her back in control

In the late Eighties, Carrie Fisher went to rehab for drug addiction – a few years later, she turned her experiences into a celebrated debut novel. Kat Lister looks back on how the Star Wars legend chose comedy in the quest for truth over shame

The Independent UK

Involuntary celibacy is a genuine problem, but a ‘right to sex’ is not the answer

The defining argument of incels should be consigned to history, not used as a solution for this problem, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Controversial former Wollongong lord mayor Frank Arkell subject of new biography

A new book about former Wollongong mayor Frank Arkell probes the "double life" of a man who had a lauded career in public while hiding a dark secret.

ABC News

Anthony Bourdain biography reveals a man spiraling and ‘addicted to being busy’

The impressionistic portrait that emerges is of a complex man who combined swagger and spiky cool with deep insecurity, neediness and image-consciousness.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Book of the Week: Bird of the year

Chidgey's new novel a "classic"

Newsroom.co.nz

David Gadsby obituary

Other lives: Educational publisher who launched a range of books of songs and poetry for children

The Guardian - UK

Starmer left red-faced as Private Eye accuses him of 'stealing' joke

PRIVATE Eye has rapped Keir Starmer for “stealing” their joke about the Prime Minister’s chances of staying in office until Christmas.

The National (Scotland)

Old police ledger featuring 1917 PM murder plotter’s mugshot sells for £10,500

One-time suffragette and anti-war supporter Alice Wheeldon is widely held to have been wrongly convicted.

The Independent UK

Free Peter Rabbit book from WHSmith this weekend with your Daily Record and Sunday Mail

The perfect gift to the little reader in your life, either for entertainment during half-term or as an early stocking filler for Christmas.

Daily Record

Free Peter Rabbit book from WHSmith this weekend with your Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror

The perfect gift to the little reader in your life, either for entertainment during half-term or as an early stocking filler for Christmas.

Daily Mirror

Mum taken aback as she finds out real value of Harry Potter books she bought for £10

Tessa Prince purchased the first two books in the popular series from the same book shop in the 90s

Liverpool Echo

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The Times of India

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker on juggling work and passion, writing books, and more

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a well-known bariatric surgeon and she has also penned a few books including the 'Dear People', 'Bariatric Recipes', and 'Vegetarian Bariatric Recipes'. In this interview, she tells us about what inspires her to write her books, the ideas behind her books, writing tips, and more.…

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Review: 'It Takes a Worried Woman,' by Debra Monroe

NONFICTION; A collection of smart, edgy essays about troubles of our modern world — from climate change to racism to grief.

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Review: 'Demon Copperhead,' by Barbara Kingsolver

FICTION: Barbara Kingsolver's latest, and best, re-creates "David Copperfield" in America's Appalachians.

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Review: 'Signal Fires,' by Dani Shapiro

FICTION: A deadly accident, never to be spoken of, underlies this multigenerational story about two East Coast families.

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The Guardian - UK

My Brother Sean illustrator laments lack of Black children’s authors

Errol Lloyd hopes for emergence of new crop of writers, as Newcastle exhibition opens

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Liberation Day by George Saunders and Our Share Of Night by Mariana Enriquez.

Daily Record

Dunscore author's modern day witch story chosen as Waterstones' book of the month

Sally Hinchliffe was inspired to write Hare House by Dumfries and Galloway's history of witch trials

The Times of India

British Indian writer Preti Taneja wins Gordon Burn Prize

Indian-origin British author and academic Preti Taneja has won the 2022 Gordon Burn Prize for "Aftermath", her "unflinching work of narrative non-fiction".

The Guardian - UK

Just Sayin’ by Malorie Blackman review – against the odds

The former children’s laureate shares her sometimes enraging story of rejection, determination and resilience

Wales Online

Mum bought sons two Harry Potter books for £5 and they could now sell for £7,500

"I have come across some lucky discoveries before now but buying two Harry Potter first editions by chance at your local book shop is one of the best examples yet."

Daily Mirror

Bear Grylls urges the UK to 'break the mould' as he vows to tackle mental health stigma

Bear Grylls believes there has never been a tougher time for people mentally but is determined to help people improve their mental health

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