More than 150 agents back striking HarperCollins workers More than 150 literary agents, whose clients include Danielle Jackson, V The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Texas Bookstores Are Writing Their Own Stories Indie bookshops across the state are embracing change, to thrive and stay alive. But a lot depends on the upcoming holiday season. Texas Observer · Nov 28, 2022
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Nov. 19, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan © 2022 NPD Group. Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022
Movie review: 'White Noise' puts a loud, brash and enjoyable spin on a Don DeLillo classic "White Noise," Noah Baumbach's jittery and inventive adaptation of Don DeLillo's 1985 novel, begins with what you might call a love letter to cinema. We've had a lot of those recently, but this one — a college lecture on car crashes in American movies — is appreciably sharper, funnier and… Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022
Bob Dylan issues ultra rare public statement as he apologises for $599 book blunder Fans were furious after discovering Bob Dylan, 81, had used an autopen to sign $599 special editions of his new book The Philosophy of Modern Song, which had been advertised as “hand-signed” Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Health, humour, Harry: five points from Brandreth’s Queen biography Gyles Brandreth’s book reveals monarch could do a good Concorde impression and disliked TV ‘mumbling’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
The best fiction of 2022: Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s When We Were Birds – an exquisite exploration of love and legacy Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s debut novel When We Were Birds is a spellbinding, beautifully told blend of love story and magical realism ghost story. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022
Festive book parcels bring Christmas joy to disadvantaged children across the UK The BookTrust charity aims to provide 16,000 ‘surprise’ festive parcels to children . The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Martin Barker obituary Other Lives: Socialist academic who challenged racism and led international studies of blockbuster films The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Queen’s amusing response to crossbow intruder who threatened to kill her A new biography of the late monarch notes her ‘wry, dry humorous way of looking at things’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
I always wanted to write a book on Indian food: Food guru Karen Anand on writing her cookbook memoir 'Masala Memsahib' Entrepreneur-food consultant-author Karen Anand is back with a new cookbook memoir titled 'Masala Memsahib' this year. In this unique cookbook memoir, Anand shares her adventures and experiences across five Indian states- Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. It is through this journey that she explores the rich, diverse, and… The Times of India · Nov 28, 2022
Commentary: Sorry, kids, I shouldn’t have doubted your turning out to vote Dear Millennials and Generation Zers: I’m sorry. I should have believed in you. Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022
The 'Betty Crocker Cookbook,' in its 13th edition, is 'radically refreshed' The "Big Red" cookbook was first published in 1950. Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022
The best fiction of 2022: NoViolet Bulawayo's Glory found new ways to write about violence and peace A young woman learning to love, the children inspired by her, and the collective voice of a village community recovering from violence and corruption assemble a powerful message of resistance. The hope is to create “the kind of glory that burns eternal and glows with living light”. Glory by NoViolet… The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022
The Times of India · Nov 28, 2022 Exclusive excerpt: 'Independence' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is back with a new novel this year. Titled 'Independence', it is a work of period fiction that touches upon the themes of nationalism and independence. Set in the backdrop of India's freedom struggle, the story follows the lives of three sisters – Priya, Jamini…
Liverpool Echo · Nov 28, 2022 Gyles Brandreth 'heard' the queen was battling bone cancer before death Gyles wrote about the queen's death in his upcoming biography
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Queen feared Prince Harry was ‘a little too in love’ with Meghan, according to new biography The Queen also reportedly told Meghan that she didn’t have to give up her job as an actor upon joining the royal family
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Slow Horses season 2, Apple TV+ review: Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb is as gravy-stained as ever and we love it The dog-eared spies of Mick Herron’s series are back with another case making a mess of their desks
The Times of India · Nov 28, 2022 Vikram Sampath's 'Brave Hearts of Bharat, Vignettes from Indian History' launched 'Brave Hearts of Bharat, Vignettes from Indian History' by Vikram Sampath (Penguin), an anthology of 15 stories of men and women and their indomitable spirit of freedom and courage, was launched in the national capital on November 25, 2022.
The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022 Koos Prinsloo: the cult Afrikaans writer has been translated to English – here's a review There are some writers you wish you had encountered years ago. There are some authors you only discover – for many reasons – years after their death.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 It ain’t me babe: Bob Dylan apologises for using a machine to autograph books Musician says he had vertigo when he used autopen on books advertised as hand-signed
Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2022 Hours left to enter and win 2023 Herald short story competition Take inspiration from one of these five images to enter this year's competition.
ABC News · Nov 27, 2022 Filmmaker Joanna Joy and traditional owners bring to life Judith Wright's Generations of Men A short film inspired by renowned author Judith Wright's family history in colonial Queensland has showcased the resilience of First Nations people – and brought a diverse community together.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022 Queen’s one-word response to Prince Andrew’s Jeffrey Epstein scandal revealed Andrew was stripped of his royal title after he was accused of sexual assault by one of Epstein’s trafficking victims
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022 In brief: Courtiers; Anglo-Saxon Myths; Unmasking Our Leaders – review Valentine Low on the power behind the throne, Brice Stratford tells stories of gods and monsters, and Michael Cockerell’s anecdote-filled memoir about his political reporting career