Fusionism in the Twenty-First Century A Civitas Symposium on Stephanie Slade's new book. Reason · Oct 11
John Branfield obituary Other lives: Teacher who made a mark as a writer of novels for teenagers and was also a noted art collector The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Norman Baker Urges Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice to Follow Prince Harry and Relinquish Titles Norman Baker has argued that Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie should relinquish their HRH titles if they pursue private careers, while unverified reports concern Eugenie and the Sussexes International Business Times UK · Oct 11
London has become a ‘two-tier' city for 'the wealthy and cosseted’, says Ian Rankin The crime writer says empty luxury flats, supercars and seasonal residents have transformed the city Evening Standard · Oct 11
James Patterson raised his 2015 school library donation to $1.75m, helping 467 US libraries James Patterson initially pledged $1.25 million to support US school libraries but increased the donation to $1.75 million. This increase followed an overwhelming response from schools, revealing their pressing needs for resources. A total of 467 libraries benefited from the grants, funding books, technology, and repairs. The American Association of… The Times of India · Oct 11
Ann Patchett reveals ‘only dream she ever had’ was to pay bills with writing The 62-year-old American writer has published 10 novels across her career – including The Dutch House, Tom Lake and Whistler. Evening Standard · Oct 10
Harvard’s $27.50 stained document was a rare Magna Carta original Harvard Law School bought a stained and faded parchment in 1946 for just $27.50, believing it was an ordinary later copy of the Magna Carta. The document was catalogued as dating from 1327 and remained in the library for decades. Nearly 80 years later, medieval historians examining a digital image… The Times of India · Oct 10
Jeffrey Archer was Brit, but dil tha Hindustani Jeffrey Archer enjoyed significant popularity among Indian readers from the 1980s to the 2000s. His characters embodied ambition and willingness to achieve their goals, resonating with India's elite. Despite Archer’s success abroad, he remained largely unrecognized in Britain, where his work was often dismissed. Over the years, reading preferences among… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Matt Haig says debate around autism and mental health overdiagnosis is ‘misguided and disingenuous’ Author stated that politicians are ‘adding this stigma for politically motivated reasons’ The Independent UK · Oct 10
TV never left "The Twilight Zone" Author Alan Sepinwall tells Salon how the show's creator, Rod Serling, changed entertainment Salon · Oct 10
Prue Leith on one major misconception people have about getting old: ‘I get sick of hearing it’ Former ‘Bake Off’ judge was speaking at the 2026 Henley Literary Festival The Independent UK · Oct 10
10 Years Later, Star Wars Is Fixing A Glaring Timeline Issue A new young adult book shows a character's reaction to the franchise's biggest tragedy. Inverse · Oct 9
Michael Douglas reacts to wife Catherine Zeta-Jones’ comments about his wild new memoir Actor’s new memoir ‘One Helluva Ride’ details his affairs with two co-stars during his previous marriage The Independent UK · Oct 9
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle; As You Wake, Break the Shell by Becky Chambers; The Eye of Goliath by Diego Muzzio; Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
BANG Premier · Oct 9 Catherine Zeta-Jones hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet Catherine Zeta-Jones hasn't read Michael Douglas' memoir yet but she isn't worried about the content.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 AK Blakemore: ‘The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt was extremely silly and bad’ The poet and author on F Scott Fitzgerald’s perfect novel, losing faith in Ernest Hemingway – and the recent debut that blew her away
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Catherine Zeta-Jones addresses buzz around husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir: ‘As much as I love my husband...’ Douglas previously said his wife has yet to read his new memoir, which details his affairs with a number of co-stars during his previous marriage
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 Please, sir, can I have a walk? Dickens biographer finds likely inspiration for Oliver Twist Exclusive: Theresa Musgrove unearths newspaper archives showing one Alice Shepherd was severely punished in 1836 for similarly innocent request
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities ‘takes some creative licence’ – Kit Harington Published in 1859, Charles Dicken’s novel is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.
Latin Times · Oct 8 Sofía Vergara's Image Takes a Hit as Ex-Husband Joe Manganiello Reveals Painful Marriage Secrets in New Memoir Joe Manganiello is challenging the public narrative surrounding his divorce from Sofía Vergara, accusing the Colombian superstar of withholding affection and ridiculing him during a devastating health crisis that nearly killed him.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 French ministers scramble to appease students after 10 days of protests Education minister promises 3,000 substitute teachers by Tuesday with schools still blockaded across France
Reason · Oct 8 My Review of Ted Cruz's Biography of Justice Thomas "Senator Ted Cruz’s new biography about Justice Clarence Thomas, Going Further, is a must-read contribution to this third genre of Supreme Court books."
We Got This Covered · Oct 8 Barnes & Noble shopper reads the sign ‘Commercial Fiction’ at a table. Then she looks at the books and claims the store is doubling down on a bias The pattern is what upset her
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8 The Starving Bride by Catherine Chidgey review – a girl wastes away in a gothic near-future The New Zealand author’s ninth novel is gorgeously written, but feels tame and almost quaint against the real world of GLP-1 drugs and looksmaxxing
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood audiobook review – a dryly funny memoir The Handmaid’s Tale author reflects on her loves, losses and literary achievements in a memoir that showcases her wisdom and wit