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Orlando review: Emma Corrin is magnificent as Woolf’s punk rock protagonist

Michael Grandage’s production has an inventiveness and creativity that’s true to the spirit of Virginia Woolf’s novel

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

This Big Bad Wolf seeks book lovers

The world's biggest book sale, Big Bad Wolf Books, will return to Bangkok with a myriad of books and big discounts, at Impact Forum Hall 4 of Muang Thong Thani, for 12 days starting from tomorrow until Dec 18, from 10am to midnight.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

Debut author comforted by Margaret Atwood and Neil Gaiman after two people showed up to her book-signing

‘I have sat lonely at a signing table many times only to have someone approach… and ask me where the bathroom is,’ commented author Jodi Picoult

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Dominique Lapierre, French author and journalist, dies at 91

French writer Dominique Lapierre has died at age 91

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

‘Hillary and I were both broken women’: Louise Penny on writing a political thriller with Clinton

As her most famous creation hits the screen, the author talks about the inspiration for Inspector Gamache, her fearless, fine-dining Canadian cop – and remembers how she co-wrote a hit with the presidential hopeful

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Europe’s largest Middle Eastern bookseller to close

Al Saqi Books in London, which was established in 1978, blames closure on rise in prices of Arabic-language books and ‘detrimental’ effect of Brexit

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is so saucy viewers warn ‘don’t watch it with your mum’

The Crown’s Emma Corrin stars alongside Jack O’Connell in this steamy Netflix film

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

‘Bonkers’ Covid plans, Boris’ vaccine dance and post-affair ‘misery’: 13 bombshells from Matt Hancock’s memoir

The former health secretary’s diaries lay the blame squarely on everyone — except himself and new partner Gina Coladangelo. Katie Strick picks his standout quotes from the extracts released so far

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

How fake foreign news fed political fervor and led to the American Revolution

Misinformation is often at the root of political extremism. During the 2022 United States midterm election, some of the most radical politicians in the Republican Party were fueled by the unfounded belief that the previous presidential election in 2020 was stolen.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2022

Now is the perfect time to encourage children's love of books

Rebecca and Tom share their four top tips

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022