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New exhibition in Newcastle that celebrates mod and 1960s culture

'It’s my life … and I’ll do what I want' showcases vintage clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as magazines, records and books that recall the mod scene of 1960s Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023

Review: 'Evil Flowers,' by Gunnhild Øyehaug, translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson

FICTION: A playful yet perceptive collection of short stories from one of Norway's most consistently ingenious authors.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Former reporter pens bio about the incredible life of Black Civil War veteran in new book, 'The Sergeant'

Shortly after 9/11, a group of Palestinian students had some questions for an American reporter about the lives and history of Muslims in America that sent him on a decadeslong journey, researching and writing about Muslims who had been in the United States since a few years after the Mayflower…

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

British independent publishers thrive despite Brexit and Covid pandemic

Small press of the year award shortlists 48 presses that are ‘reaping the rewards from inspirational publishing’, says British book awards chair of judges

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Maame by Jessica George and Nothing Can Hurt You Now by Simone Campos.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein review – lyrical Trinidadian saga

The spectres of war and social injustice hang over a community battling the inexorable forces of change

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

‘The Lions of Sicily’ …Drama of Poverty and Wealth

Al Arabi Publishing and Distribution, Cairo, has released an Arabic translation of “The Lions of Sicily”, a novel by Stefania Auci. Translated by Egyptian Leila al-Badri, the novel tells a decade-worth of stories about a El Florio family, which lived fame, wealth, power, love, betrayal, secrets, and revenge. From the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

Invisible Trillions review: global capitalism operates beyond the rule of law and threatens democracy

Secrecy has become as important for corporations as transparent and taxable profits used to be, according to Raymond W. Baker in his new book Invisible Trillions. Global capitalism, he argues, operates beyond the rule of law. This contributes to extreme inequality that threatens liberal democracy.

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023

Rachel Hollis shares ‘devastation’ over death of ex-husband and former Disney executive Dave Hollis

‘Please wrap the kids up in prayers as we try and navigate through the unthinkable,’ said mother of four

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Thom Browne channels ‘Little Prince’ in heartfelt NYFW show

Thom Browne's fashion shows are nothing like a typical runway show

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023