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15 fiction books that follow their own rules — and make great gifts

What books make the best gifts? That's not an easy question when it comes to fiction; each novel or story collection sets its own mood, follows its own rules, appeals to its own perfect reader.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

Death of Academic, Poet Abdul Aziz al-Maqaleh Shocks Yemen

Poet, intellect, and prominent writer, Dr. Abdul Aziz al-Maqaleh, who was considered a pillar of the Arabic culture, and an esteemed professor who taught thousands of Yemenis over the past six decades, passed away on Monday, aged 85.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Rushdie’s Satanic Verses would probably not be published today, says Adichie

Sir Salman’s fourth novel led to death threats in Iran in the 1980s.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Elon Musk might be reading THIS book seen on his bedside table

The richest person in the world, Elon Musk recently shared a picture of his bedside table with the caption, "My bedside table" on the micro-blogging site Twitter. This was followed by another tweet that read, "There is no excuse for my lack of coasters".

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2022

Author Paul G Tremblay subtly shades M Night Shyamalan over new poster for Knock at the Cabin film adaptation

Rupert Grint stars in Shyamalan’s adaptation of Tremblay’s 2018 novel

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Deep thoughts with Michael Murphy: On the 50th anniversary of ‘Golf in the Kingdom’

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of cult classic "Golf in the Kingdom," author Michael Murphy dishes on his beloved novel.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2022

‘I thought I would make it’: The strange psychology behind the crashes at a covered bridge in Illinois

CHICAGO — When motorists travel along Robert Parker Coffin Road in north suburban Long Grove, they become subjects in a fascinating psychological test.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 29, 2022

Dave McCormick book to outline "battle plan"

The book strikes an optimistic, inspiring tone that sounds a lot like a candidate.

Axios · Nov 29, 2022

Harry Potter audiobooks reach one billion hours of play time on Audible

The JK Rowling books - narrated in the UK versions by Stephen Fry - were made available on Audible seven years ago

Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022

Queen 'secretly' fought painful cancer in final year of her life - but Meghan and Harry didn't know

“I had heard that the Queen had a form of myeloma — bone marrow cancer — which would explain her tiredness and weight loss and those ‘mobility issues’"

Irish Mirror · Nov 29, 2022