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Worry Doll by Laura McPhee-Browne review – a sensual, sinister novel about the horrors of desire

Two women meet on a train and tumble into an all-consuming affair told from both sides – who have very different stories

The Guardian - AU

Rebecca Perry wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for ‘delicious and dream-like’ novel

May We Feed the King, about a museum curator and a medieval monarch, was praised by judges for its ‘crisp, cool prose’ and ‘poet’s eye for detail’

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup Is Boosting Spending. Hotels, Beer And Tourism Feel It First.

The FIFA World Cup has delivered a lift to businesses in several U.S. host cities, with hotels, bars and restaurants reporting stronger traffic as millions of fans traveled across North America for the tournament.

International Business Times

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Stars, scars & sisterhood

A woman gathers a group of friends from different periods of her life for a weekend getaway in Peacock's new dramedy series The Five-Star Weekend.

Bangkok Post

This week’s bestselling books – July 17

The latest NielsenIQ BookScan chart of NZ bestsellers, plus win the latest book in the wildly successful Bookstore Detectives franchise

Newsroom.co.nz

Grief Is the Thing With Feathers by Max Porter review – a bravura rendering of bereavement

Actor Russell Tovey’s narration crackles with compassion and menace in this magical story of a widower and his young sons in mourning

The Guardian - UK

Inside the Dark World of Romance Scammers

An Austin author’s new novel delves deep into the scammer networks that exploit the vulnerable and the lovelorn.

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“What’s A Giveaway That Someone Is A Dangerous Person Disguised As A ‘Nice Guy’?” (57 Answers)

As children, we were taught not to judge a book by its cover. We learned about the importance of looking beyond someone’s seemingly unappealing superficial traits to know who they really are. The saying also works the other way around: we should be wary of overly pleasant people who may…

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Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security

The Independent UK

What does it take to write your first novel? Words of advice from the hottest debut authors

‘Lost Lambs’ author Madeline Cash and ‘May We Feed the King’ writer Rebecca Perry, who are among those shortlisted for Waterstones’ Debut Fiction Prize, share their tips

The Independent UK

‘Thank you Dua Lipa’: Albanians against Ivanka Trump’s plans for luxury resort praise singer’s support

SPECIAL REPORT: As the global superstar lends her support to Albanians’ anti-government demonstrations, protestors tell Annabel Grossman that her backing provides a critical boost to their cause – although some ask why it didn’t come sooner

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Why magical kingdoms feel more relatable than real‑world romance for today’s young women

In today’s newsletter: The boom in romantasy fiction reveals a thirst for escape from the political misalignment plaguing many modern relationships

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books

HONG KONG - National security police have arrested five Hong Kong booksellers on charges of “committing an act with seditious intention”, the government said in a statement late on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Five arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown

Third round of arrests linked to independent bookshops widely regarded as clampdown on dissent in territory

The Guardian - UK

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I Have A Concern About Peacock’s Dungeon Crawler Carl Adaptation (And It’s Because Of Ted)

This is something I've been worrying about lately.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Roman emperor Augustus: 'We write our names in the sand and then the waves roll in and wash them away' and how all human achievements eventually fade away

A thought-provoking quote from Neil Gaiman's comic series suggests that names written in sand reflect life's transient beauty, although it is incorrectly credited to Emperor Augustus Caesar. This notion echoes ancient philosophical themes of mortality and the futility of permanence. In contrast to the perceived eternal nature of digital existence,…

Cinemablend

What’s Going On With Meghan Markle's Netflix Deal (And How Is The Every Summer After Author Involved)?

This project is connected to the writer behind books like Every Summer After and One Golden Summer.

Newsroom.co.nz

The entrepreneur who Eric Watson made rich

The life and finances of Blue Star and 42 Below partner Grant Baker

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Marie Claire

Queen Camilla Bluntly Shares One Activity She "Hates" Above All Others: "No, I Can't Do That"

This Queen knows what she likes.

The Independent UK

Booksellers in Hong Kong raided by police over allegations of selling anti-government texts

Reports suggest police in Hong Kong have arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious texts

Evening Standard

Moana’s Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The actor will read Rock And Roll on Friday evening.

The Guardian - US

‘People are picking the dumbest fights’: the tortured history of America’s culture wars

In a new book, Isaac Butler goes back to the 1980s to trace how battles started against the arts, from Piss Christ to Mapplethorpe, and looks at what we can learn for today

The Guardian - UK

The First House by Avni Doshi review – an intense portrait of marriage and freedom

In the follow-up to the Booker-shortlisted Burnt Sugar, a woman seeks liberation from her controlling relationships

Inverse

Could Chani Live? 57 Years Later, 'Dune 3' Might Ditch A Tragic Ending

Is the third 'Dune' changing more than we thought? Here's a wild theory that Chani might live in 'Dune 3.'

Evening Standard

Queen tells booksellers ‘I hate sci-fi’

Independent bookshop Heywood Hill is known for its reading consultations where visitors list their literary tastes to receive a tailored subscription.

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