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The Only Cure by Mark Solms review – has modern neuroscience proved Freud right?

An expert in both disciplines makes a bold attempt to convince sceptics, and partially succeeds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

‘I almost tripped on the carpet!’ The boom in regency balls

Fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton delight in recreating historical dances – but how do they learn the right moves?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Seven by Joanna Kavenna review – a madcap journey to the limits of philosophy

With its cast of thinkers, gamers and artists, this romp across Europe explores our desire to define reality – even as it slips from our intellectual grasp

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Charity shop staff ‘thrilled’ as rare edition of The Hobbit fetches £3,000

The edition of JRR Tolkien’s much-loved classic was among a pile of old children’s books donated to the Oxfam bookshop in Stirling.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

The "Coping Mechanism" Princess Kate Is "Steadily" Passing on to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, According to a Royal Author

"She had to cope with paparazzi, gossip columnists. Then...she had to face the public."

Marie Claire · Jan 11

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90

The Independent UK · Jan 11

We're Still Waiting For A Scythe Adaptation, But Book Fans Have Something To Look Forward To Soon

There's more coming from the Scythe universe.

Cinemablend · Jan 11

Three board members and board chair resign from Adelaide festival as Randa Abdel-Fattah sends legal notice

Resignations follow withdrawal of more than 70 participants in Adelaide writers’ week after Palestinian Australian author disinvited

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11

Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel-Fattah and others

Palestinian academic rejects accusations of hypocrisy, saying board resisted attempts to remove Thomas Friedman, while cancelling her invitation this year

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11

Royal Author Reveals Prince William Won't "Tolerate" the Media Harassing Princess Kate, as It's "His Duty to Step in and Protect Her"

William's "stance was clear from the start of their relationship."

Marie Claire · Jan 10