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Overdue library book finally returned after 44 years and racking up £1300 fine

A team of librarians at Abilene Public Library in Texas, America, couldn't help but laugh when a man came to return an auto repair manual overdue by a massive 44 years

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

'Lovely' Burns Night postbox as snap of knitted tribute captured in Glasgow

In celebration of Burns Night on January 25, a postbox in Glasgow was decorated in honour of the iconic Scots poet and one snapper was quick to get photos.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Sunak Says Iran Must Give Answers on British-Iranian National Akbari

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on the Iranian government to provide answers about the death and burial of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari who was executed by Iran earlier this month. "The regime is prolonging the suffering of the family and it is sadly typical of that disregard for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

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New book 'Jadunama' gives a rare glimpse of lyricist Javed Akhtar's life

A new book giving a rare glimpse into the life of celebrated lyricist, Javed Akhtar's life was launched in Mumbai recently. Aptly titled 'Jadunama', the book is an account of Javed Akhtar’s extraordinary journey as a prolific writer, poet, lyricist, and activist – which has made him the humanist that…

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023

The Mayor’s memoir may need rewriting on Ulez

UNLIKE Prince Harry, Sadiq Khan has chosen not to hire a ghost writer for his forthcoming autobiography.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

Top 10 novels about office jobs

The places where half of waking life unfolds for many people aren’t famous settings for drama, but writers from Muriel Spark to Dave Eggers show why they should be

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Love Me Tender by Constance Debré review – a bold queer awakening

A divorced lesbian fights for access to her son in this sinewy French autofictional novella

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

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Florida's newest book ban is very real

In Florida schools, every book is considered too "dangerous" until the censors have combed it over

Salon · Jan 25, 2023

Corlette historian's service to military history honoured with OAM

A Corlette author who has dedicated years of his life to documenting the Australia's Naval history and the achievements of its people has now himself received a honour for his work.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon wishes Volodymyr Zelenskyy happy birthday and 'continued strength' to Ukraine

The Ukrainian president shares a birthday with Robert Burns and is said to be a fan of the Bard's work.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone,' by Benjamin Stevenson

Books in brief

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Decent People,' by De'Shawn Charles Winslow

FICTION: A small Southern town in the 1970s — and a couple — are torn by a mysterious triple murder.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Kennan: A Life Between Worlds,' by Frank Costigliola

NONFICTION: An informative and compelling biography of the architect of the U.S. policy of "containing" the Soviet Union.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Unraveling,' by Peggy Orenstein

NONFICTION: Making a sweater from scratch — from shearing a sheep to dyeing the wool to knitting it up — is a project filled with lessons.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Black and Female,' by Tsitsi Dangarembga

NONFICTION: Slim but incisive, this collection of graceful essays explores the struggle to be Black and female in a world of toxic patriarchy.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Review: 'Vintage Contemporaries,' by Dan Kois

FICTION: A debut about books, friendship and parenthood set in New York City.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2023

Do you use these words when you apologize? It's time to stop, researchers say

A new book draws from a broad range of research to explain the power of apologies, why we don't always get good ones, and the best way to tell someone you're sorry.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

What is Burns Night and how did it start?

The poet Robert Burns, a source of inspiration to the founders of Liberalism and Socialism, penned more than 550 verses and songs before he died at 37

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Taryn Brumfitt: body image activist named 2023 Australian of the Year

Adelaide writer and speaker directed Netflix documentary about women’s body loathing and her path to accepting her own skin

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Mysterious Case Of The Alperton Angels and The Cloisters by Katy Hays.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre ‘signs book deal for memoir’

The Duke of York reached a settlement with Giuffre over her sexual abuse case against him last year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood review – hell hath no fury

Family dynamics are well observed in a Falling Down-inspired tale of a mother’s menopausal rage

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

Book excerpt: A secret plan that helped ignite Egypt’s revolution

Activists chose multiple locations before converging on one secret location, surprising themselves and authorities.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

New Book Features Collection of Poems, Testimonies about Khaled Amin

“I Need you for some Travel” is the title of a new book that has been recently published by Dar Al Nahda publishing, Beirut, featuring a selection of poems of the late Iraqi poet Khaled al-Amin collected and introduced by Iraqi poet and artist Ali al-Bazzaz. The book also includes…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Rabbie Burns's handwritten poetry found on his work stationery

PAGES of Robert Burns’s handwritten prose, written on his employer’s stationery, suggest that the Scottish Bard’s passion for poetry…

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