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The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke review – a compelling debut of mental meltdown

A young woman’s dissociation from reality and her road to recovery are vividly rendered in this striking novel

The Guardian - UK

David Malouf will always be one of the world’s great writers. I will always be grateful to him

Malouf’s astounding talent was to remain lucid and attentive in his language, while imbuing his worlds with a sensuality that was subtle but deeply felt

The Guardian - AU

Mantle by Romy Ash review – an exquisitely wild and exhilarating vision of the near future

Thirteen years after her celebrated debut, the author returns with a bizarre, evocative work that merges science and the surreal

The Guardian - AU

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New director to repair cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week

Adelaide Writers' Week's new director wants to help repair the festival after it was cancelled following a boycott for dropping a Palestinian-Australian author.

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‘Extraordinary and original poet’ JH Prynne dies aged 89

The maverick writer and scholar was a pioneer in 60s avant garde circles, and emerged as a cult figure despite an aversion to publicity, and poetry that was hard to parse

The Guardian - UK

After collapse and controversy, Adelaide writers’ week has a new director: ‘I don’t envy anyone in this position’

Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Randa Abdel-Fattah

The Guardian - AU

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch audiobook review – an award-winning story of homophobia and divorce

Dual timelines reveal the real reason a mother was forced to leave her daughter in the 80s, in this Nero prize-winning novel inspired by real-life events

The Guardian - UK

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Exclusive: Her Highness Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Doesn’t Want to Be “The Only Woman in the Room” as She Breaks Boundaries in Publishing and Fashion

The royal opens up to 'Marie Claire' about giving women in publishing a seat at the table and her budding fashion brand inspired by historic queens.

Marie Claire

David Malouf, Australian writer whose work spanned the ancient world and 70s Brisbane – obituary

Remembering Babylon was shortlisted for the Booker prize but none of his novels were made into films because, he said, ‘almost nothing happens’

The Guardian - AU

David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92

Acclaimed Brisbane-born writer was known for his work exploring his own childhood, great myths and colonial Australia

The Guardian - AU

Queen Elizabeth Delivered a Matter-of-Fact Retort When People Thought Princess Diana Was Haunting Sandringham, Per Author

A "mysterious and unhappy spiritual presence" was causing distress for housemaids at the property.

Marie Claire

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency

Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in India

The Guardian - US

Exclusive: Prince William Isn’t as "Instinctively Radical” as King Charles, Says Royal Biographer

Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire' that the Prince of Wales is more like another member of the Royal Family than The King.

Marie Claire

This unique novel is comprised entirely of letters – and it’s just been shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction

Virginia Evans’s novel joins five other books on the shortlist

The Independent UK

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Two British authors among writers shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction

Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is the chair of judges, while author and DJ Annie Macmanus is also on the judging panel.

The Independent UK

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and 'Heated Rivalry'

Rachel Reid and Jacob Tierney were sensations at BookCon, thanks to the success of “Heated Rivalry.”

The Independent UK

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris.”

The Independent UK

Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Four debut novelists are among the six finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced Wednesday

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Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist dominated by debut novelists as judges name books that ‘profoundly moved us’

Winner is set to win £30,000 when announced in June

The Guardian - UK

Susan Choi and Lily King shortlisted for Women’s prize for fiction

The US writers join four debut authors in demonstrating ‘the complexity and beauty of the female experience’, said chair of judges Julia Gillard

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth "Was Happy to Puncture the Balloons" Of Stuffed-Shirt Courtiers, Says Royal Biographer

Author Robert Hardman wrote that the late Queen would "metaphorically roll her eyes" at certain aspects of royal life.

International Business Times UK

TikToker Who Was Sent $8.7M By Mistake Says Reporting It Was 'Biggest Regret' — What Happens If You Spend It

Shawna Flener reported a $8.7M Fidelity wire error to her bank immediately. Her viral video calling it her 'biggest regret' has now sparked debate.

The Guardian - UK

The Wonderful World that Almost Was by Andrew Durbin review – the queer artists who shaped New York cool

A tender but unflinching account of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, forgotten stars of the 1960s scene

The Guardian - UK

The Shadow of the Object by Chloe Aridjis review – one of the boldest writers at work in English today

This fable-like novella about technologies of illusion and a life-changing friendship in Mexico City is enchanting

The Guardian - UK

‘Fullz’, ‘clicking’ and ‘addys’: how teens talk about fraud

Kaf Okpattah reveals the language used by scammers, from ‘squares’ to ‘clicking’ and ‘mule herder’

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