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Lessons for humanity

The classic novel All Quiet On The Western Front by German author Erich Maria Remarque documents the brutality of World War I. Those who live in the US are perhaps more familiar with this story as the book is usually required reading as part of high school and university curriculums.…

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

Outlander author Diana Galbaldon reveals the inspiration behind book series' famous phrases

Diana, who is behind the Outlander novels, revealed the sweet meaning behind some of the phrases used throughout.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Nov. 12, 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 17, 2022

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'Dune 2' will finally do justice to its most underused character

According to Timothée Chalamet, one aspect of 'Dune: Part 2' will elevate Zendaya in a huge way. Here's why more Chani in the next 'Dune' is not only great news but essential, too.

Inverse · Nov 17, 2022

TikTok to sell books directly to users via marketplace

To further capitalise on the popularity of BookTok the social media giant will let users purchase titles through partnerships with publishers and retailers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Joanne Harris sees off vote to oust her from Society of Authors role

Novelist said ‘rationality has prevailed’ after resolution to unseat her as chair was comprehensively defeated

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

From an ‘Emily in Paris’ cookbook, to Africa’s impact on global style, to the British royals in Vogue, books make great holiday gifts

There’s always a great selection around the holidays for a range of ages and interests.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

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Student graduates from writing crime to fighting it

Sophie Carney joined the National Detective Programme after writing crime fiction for her university course.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Salonika Burning by Gail Jones review – wartime novel feels miraculously fresh

Jones takes four famous figures who served in Thessaloniki during the first world war and imagines how their stories could have overlapped

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022

Bernie Sanders to publish book outlining vision for ‘political revolution’

It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, out next year, will argue the world needs to ‘recognise that economic rights are human rights’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Marcus Sedgwick, celebrated children’s author, dies aged 54

Tributes have flooded in for the much-loved writer, who wrote more than 40 books for children and adults including the recent Be the Change handbooks

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Cheney hits back as Pence says January 6 committee has ‘no right’ to testimony

Panel vice-chair issues statement with chair Bennie Thompson after Trump vice-president gives interview to CBS

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022

I think motherhood makes you selfless: Soha Ali Khan on her 'Inni and Bobo' books, parenting, and more

Actor and author Soha Ali Khan recently released her new children's book in the 'Inni and Bobo' series with her partner Kunal Kemmu. Soha has also narrated the audiobook 'Inni and Bobo Find Each Other', along with Kunal, for Audible. Earlier in 2017, she published her debut book and memoir…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022

‘At 52, I abandoned everything, every friend, every family member’: the top official who escaped Scientology

After 45 years in the church, Mike Rinder became disillusioned and walked out. He talks about daily life in the organisation, being disciplined in ‘the Hole’, and his hopes of reconnecting with his children

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Cocoon by Zhang Yueran review – families warped by the state

China’s generational trauma and the long shadow of the Cultural Revolution are brought into the light in this precise and gripping novel

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

The Madness by Fergal Keane review – the BBC correspondent on conflict, fear and PTSD

A brutally honest exploration of the ethics and motivations of war reporters, and of Keane’s own demons

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022

National Book Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of this year's National Book Awards, which is given to the best literature in America, was announced at a gala ceremony on November 16, 2022. Post-pandemic, this was the first time that the award ceremony was held in person.

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022

Fleishman Is in Trouble review – Jesse Eisenberg unravels in a smart comedy series

A hit-and-miss adaptation of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s 2019 novel brings almost too much to the table in its tale of struggling adult New Yorkers

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The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Novelist Tess Gunty wins National Book Award for fiction

Tess Gunty’s “The Rabbit Hutch,” a sweeping novel set in a low-income housing community in Indiana, has won the National Book Award for fiction

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Marian Hossa anticipates ‘amazing feeling’ at Blackhawks jersey retirement ceremony Sunday

Hossa, who also recently released an autobiography about his Hall of Fame career, has encountered plenty of reminders this week about how times are changing.

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Free speech group says ‘chilling’ Texas bill would restrict books in schools

DALLAS — A national free speech organization is raising alarm over Texas lawmakers’ “dangerous escalation” of efforts to restrict what books are available to students at school.

Salon · Nov 16, 2022

Zosia Mamet on trauma, food and healing

The "Girls" actor spoke to Salon about her all-star collection of essays on our deep emotional connections to food

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Grammy would put Viola Davis in coveted ‘EGOT’ category if she wins for narrating memoir ‘Finding Me’

Viola Davis’ first time up at the Grammys could land her in the EGOT pantheon.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022

Nadine Dorries to write book about Boris Johnson’s ‘dramatic downfall’

The former culture secretary and author of 16 novels reportedly has the working title, The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Nadine Dorries writing book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

Loyal ally to tell tale of former prime minister’s ‘political assassination’

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