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A Tweet About A 19-Year-Old 'Swallowed By A Sperm Whale' Led The Whalefall Book To Get That Movie Deal

Dive into the story behind Whalefall.

Cinemablend

Quote of the day by American investor Ray Dalio: “If you’re not failing, you’re not pushing your limits, and if you’re not pushing your limits, you’re not...”

Success stories are often told backwards. We hear about the billion-dollar company, the bestselling book, the championship trophy or the breakthrough invention. What tends to disappear from the story are the awkward meetings, poor decisions, rejected ideas and expensive mistakes that came first.

The Times of India

I watched as Meta’s threats stopped Sarah Wynn-Williams from speaking – we must have stronger rights for whistleblowers

The company is clearly trying to make an example of the author who wrote about her time at the company. Her free speech should be protected, says Prof Tim Wu of Columbia University Law School

The Guardian - UK

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Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading rates

Short story collection All Around the World will be available for £1 in attempt to widen access to quality fiction

The Guardian - UK

Seven on trial in France for theft of rare Russian books

PARIS - The trial began in Paris on Tuesday of seven Georgian nationals charged with the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

Bangkok Post

The End of Everything by M John Harrison review – near-future visions from an SF master

This bleak but brilliant tale of enigmatic alien entities and slow social collapse exposes the terrifying insecurity of life right now

The Guardian - UK

French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.

France 24

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41 Years Later, The "End" Of The Dune Saga Still Feels Like A Mess

It's been over four decades since Frank Herbert accidentally ended 'Dune' with the novel 'Chapterhouse: Dune.' Here's why it still drives us nuts.

Inverse

George RR Martin's 21-Year-Old Writing Confession Explains The Winds of Winter Delay: 'Forty-Seven Restructures'

George R.R. Martin's long-standing dislike of outlines, and his habit of endlessly restructuring chapters, may help explain why The Winds of Winter remains unfinished after more than a decade.

International Business Times UK

Gordon S Wood, Pulitzer-prize winning historian, dies after being struck by a car in Rhode Island

A renowned academic, Wood was hit by a car as he was crossing a supermarket’s parking lot and later died of his injuries

The Guardian - US

How Princess Diana Reacted to Receiving a "Chorus of Wolf Whistles" From Construction Workers, Per Royal Author

"She loved the shock on motorists's faces..."

Marie Claire

The desperate terrorist

A new book attempts to make sense of why the March 15 terrorist did what he did

Newsroom.co.nz

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood dead at age 92 after being hit by car in store parking lot

President Obama presented him a National Humanities Medal in 2011

The Independent UK

One Royal Bride Was Described as Being the "Embodiment of a Princess," Despite Not "Having a Drop of Royal Blood," Says Royal Biographer

"Her very ordinariness made her perfect."

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The Guardian - UK

I have found the perfect book group – we discuss problematic text messages

My friends and I were keen to meet regularly, but couldn’t agree on what to read. Then we found an excellent solution, writes Zoe Williams

Marie Claire

Royal Expert Recalls Queen Elizabeth Being Unfairly Compared to a Younger Royal Who "Defied Convention and Broke With Tradition"

"Pundits took to their columns, comparing the cold unfeeling Queen who left her children behind..."

Marie Claire

Merit’s Clean Volume Mascara Has Zero Clumps, Major Volume, and Never Drips

Merit’s new launch has zero clumps and major volume.

The Guardian - US

‘I want to be other people’s cautionary tale’: how do you financially prepare for a parent’s death?

Author Beth Pinsker discusses the documents that matter more than a will – and why so few of us have them

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Investor Jeremy Grantham on AI Stocks, Long-Term Opportunities and the Importance of Patience

"Look at the ebb and flow. If an asset delivers a gigantic outperformance, then move your money to cheaper ones."

The Guardian - UK

Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer review – fun in the Tuscan sun

The Pulitzer-winning author of Less has crafted a breezy confection of fish-out-of-water wit, insecurity and self-discovery set in an Italian paradise

The Guardian - UK

A British Childhood by Frank Cottrell-Boyce review – are we raising a bookless generation?

This clarion call about the impoverishment of children’s lives is also a reminder of the sheer magic of reading

International Business Times UK

Ozzy Osbourne's Hidden 'Addiction' Uncovered in Bombshell Book: 'He Was Addicted to Everything'

A new book reveals Ozzy Osbourne's true addiction was not substances, but an insatiable appetite for intense experiences shaping his chaotic yet enduring public image.

The Independent UK

Harvard professor who changed how we see children dies at 97

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

Cinemablend

Zendaya Posed With Copies Of Dune And The Odyssey At Bookstore, And Fans Are Geeking Out Over A Key Detail

She knows good books when she sees them!

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Artmonsky obituary

Other lives: Co-founder of the psychometric testing consultancy SHL who went to write books about art and design

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