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Too Much by Tom Allen review – life after losing Dad

Known for his arch humour, the comedian Tom Allen paints a moving portrait of his father and their relationship

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

London’s Al Saqi Books Closes Its Doors End of December

Sad news! London’s Al Saqi Books, which served as a cultural center for 44 years, announced closing its doors on December 31. The general situation, long lockdowns, and the increasing costs of papers and shipping have aggravated the crisis of libraries, publishers, and everything related to books. Like many victims…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

Behrouz Boochani in Australia: ‘Some of those politicians who barred me are gone. But I am here’

The Kurdish Iranian refugee was always confident he would prove Peter Dutton’s declaration that he ‘wouldn’t be permitted to come to Australia’ wrong

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022

Tottenham’s controversial Black Boy Lane to be renamed after black author and activist John La Rose

A consultation was held after residents raised concerns the road’s name could be seen as offensive

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

Michelle Obama talks about her book ‘Light We Carry’ in Chicago with David Letterman: ‘The world made me practice liking myself’

CHICAGO — Michelle Obama doesn’t tour for a book.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 7, 2022

The Guardian Angel of Laughlin Drive

He had no home but plenty of love and respect. Kim Horner's Ten Spurs Award-winning essay from the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.

Texas Observer · Dec 7, 2022

Vivek Shraya Proves Kids’ Books Can Help Us Explore Messy Truths

Revenge of the Raccoons flips the narrative about the much-despised pests. But it’s also a story for grown-ups

The Walrus · Dec 7, 2022

Extremely rare copy of 1916 Proclamation sold for €170,000 at auction

The copy, of which it is believed only 50 remain, was printed in Liberty Hall, Dublin

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Martin Compston announces date for new series Mayflies based on Scottish novel

The Scots actor will play Jimmy in the series based on a novel by Scottish author Andrew O'Hagan's book of the same name.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Super rare edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone to go under hammer

A special edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is set to go up for auction and it expected to make as much as £10,000. The book had been sitting in an attic for 10 years

Edinburgh Live · Dec 7, 2022