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Vatican touts new memoir by Benedict XVI's 2nd secretary

Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s second secretary has come out with a new memoir

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Mitt Romney to mull Republicans’ ‘slide toward authoritarianism’ in biography

Biographer of Utah senator and former presidential nominee ‘astonished by his level of candor’ in cooperating with new book

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2023

Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson fetches £20,000 at auction

He and his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton signed the document in 1799, at a wedding held on board his ship HMS Foudroyant.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

King Charles' awkward response when asked to 'bring back Harry'

The King was asked about Prince Harry during a visit to a university

Nottingham Post · Feb 9, 2023

Meghan Markle's devastating question to pal after sad realisation about royal life

Meghan Markle called a friend once news of her relationship with Prince Harry hit the headlines, knowing her life as an American actress was about to change forever

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Moroccan Anis Arafai Wins 'Multaqa Prize for Arabic Short Story'

The Multaqa Prize for the Arabic Short Story announced Monday that the winner of its 5th edition is the “Circus of Delusional Animals” novel written by Anis Arafai (Morocco), and published by Dar Khoutout. The Multaqa Prize for the Arabic Short Story is one of the most esteemed awards of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken review – all about my mother

A bereaved daughter’s memories summon a vivid portrait of an indomitable woman

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

The importance of being Munroe Bergdorf

She is London’s most high-profile trans model and activist — but it’s been a struggle to get to the top. The trailblazer tells Isobel Van Dyke about how she hopes her new memoir will draw a line under the chaos of her past and offer hope to queer youths

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

Titles incorporating mental health lead shortlist for Children’s Book Prize

Now in its 19th year, the prize is voted for solely by Waterstones booksellers.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

That long-promised, official Barbra Streisand memoir is finally getting published

Babs fans, can you hear me? Two-time Oscar winner Barbra Streisand announced Wednesday that her official autobiography is finally getting a release date.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023