George R.R. Martin set a deadline for when he could be imprisoned for not finishing The Winds of Winter, and it was 6 years ago The Winds of Winter still isn't here Total Film · Jul 30
I’d never cried during a live broadcast – then three poignant words had me sobbing I couldn’t help choking up when the writer Katriona O’Sullivan told me her life story. Now I’m on a mission to get everyone to read her memoir, writes Adrian Chiles The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Book returned to library after 150 years - with a £14,600 late fee The 1858 copy of Antiquities of Athens was returned after being found in a sealed fireplace during recent home renovations The Independent UK · Jul 30
Afternoon Update: Fauci takes aim at News Corp journalist; Bikram Lama’s body returns home; and what to do about cultural collapse Journal entries of US’s former chief medical adviser, released by Rand Paul, contain criticism of journalist Sharri Markson’s reporting The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Mario Vargas Llosa by Gerald Martin review – the Peruvian leftist who fell in love with Margaret Thatcher This stylish biography of the author traces his journey from left to right, and from ‘posh Lima’ to Cricklewood The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation US former top health official, who was subpoenaed to appear at a Senate hearing into Covid-19, says Markson’s reporting about virus’s origin ‘does not make any sense’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022 convicted of federal terrorism charges Jury finds Hadi Matar, who is already serving a 25-year New York state prison sentence, guilty of all charges against him The Guardian - US · Jul 29
One Royal "Brought Star Power" to the Royal Family—and It Wasn't Princess Kate or Meghan Markle, According to Royal Biographer This person "made the Royal Family more relatable." Marie Claire · Jul 29
Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival The festival will run from October 21 to November 1 at the Southbank Centre. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Dua Lipa to interview Zadie Smith at London Literature festival The pop star is curating the 2026 festival, which also features Patti Smith, Mustafa and Ta-Nehisi Coates, as part of the Southbank Centre’s anniversary year The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Alive by Melanie Challenger review – a maverick study of what it means to have a body In this disorienting book, a poet argues we have been looking at nature – and ourselves – the wrong way The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Young girl's family baffled as 'manic' driver jailed A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter. AAP · Jul 29
Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli review – a mother and daughter’s odyssey This journey of discovery from the US to Sicily tackles urgent themes, but is increasingly inward-looking The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Will There Be A 'Blade Runner 2099' Season 2? Why Amazon's Cyberpunk Spinoff Has An Endpoint The story of Replicants and Humans has a termination date. Here's what to know about the longevity of 'Blade Runner 2099.' Inverse · Jul 28
The Times of India · Jul 28 Quote of the day by Elif Shafak: 'Do not go with the flow. Be the flow' and how to break passivity Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her literary output,…
The Guardian - US · Jul 28 Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter In recordings made in 2016 and 2017 former president also appears to describe possessing classified information
Evening Standard · Jul 28 The books to add to your holiday reading list It’s holiday season! Wondering what books to pack? Look no further...
MusicRadar · Jul 28 “Traces the evolution of a century of sonic experimentation, underscoring the ideas, technologies and cultural movements that shaped electronic music as we know it today”: Jean-Michel Jarre has written a history of electronic music Machines features contributions from Hans Zimmer, Gary Numan and many more
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Ian McDonald obituary Trinidad-born author and poet whose novel The Humming-Bird Tree is a classic of Caribbean literature
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Beatrix Potter murals unveiled to mark 160th anniversary of author’s birth Carlisle city centre was chosen for the murals because of its close proximity to the Lake District, which Potter had strong connections to.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award
Salon · Jul 28 What "English Patient" left off screen "But Have You Read the Book?" revisits the adaptation of Ondaatje's novel, which favored romance over history
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead Booker prize longlist Chair of judges Mary Beard said each of the 13 books in contention for the £50,000 award ‘takes the reader to new places’