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The New Dark Ages by James Marriott review – a grandiose but superficial defence of reading

What is it that makes books so magical? The Times columnist somehow forgets to tell us in this lofty polemic

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Warning: our democracy won’t survive the death of reading. Read on if you still can

While fascists protest in UK ports and purvey nonsense and poison online, ever fewer people have the perspective or analytical tools to challenge them, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?

With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Society of Authors calls use of bad reviews for book blurbs ‘morally questionable’

After several critics complained of being quoted out of context on the covers of Jordan Peterson’s new book, the industry body has spoken out against the practice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Man parachutes off Eiffel Tower

A man was arrested in Paris after jumping off the Eiffel Tower with a parachute and landing nearby. The experienced climber entered the tower’s perimeter before the opening time on Thursday. Although he was spotted, he managed to get to the top before anybody could stop him, carrying the parachute…

The Week · Aug 18, 2023

Critics angry after spotting ‘gross misrepresentation’ of reviews on Jordan Peterson book cover

Writers have pointed out the creative use of their words on the paperback cover of YouTube professor’s book

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Critics angry after being ‘misquoted’ on Jordan Peterson book cover: ‘It should be removed’

Writers have pointed out the creative use of their words on the paperback cover of YouTube professor’s book

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Rishi Sunak: my Hindu faith gives me strength as Prime Minister

The PM visited joined a Hindu recital at Cambridge University yesterday

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Behold Waterstones Dad – and hurrah for Britain’s new demographic stereotype

The latest slicing of social segments is a floating voter and a welcome addition to the merry-go-round of political life, writes Andrew Anthony

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023 set times, travel info, parking and how to get tickets

40 artists will be performing at Live at Leeds: In The Park 2023 including Two Door Cinema Club, Tom Walker and Kate Nash

Leeds Live · May 22, 2023