Don't need the money: Khawaja hits back at book critics Usman Khawaja says the shock revelations over sandpapergate were not required to set up a book deal, adamant the publisher was not aware it was coming. AAP · Nov 10
UK writer M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize for AI-tinged apocalyptic novel UK author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize on Monday for his enigmatic novel "The End of Everything", which echoes concerns about artificial intelligence in a darkly satirical depiction of post-apocalyptic Britain. France 24 · Nov 9
M John Harrison becomes oldest Booker Prize winner at 81 for The End of Everything Judges of the £50,000 prize said that Harrison’s ‘apocalypse novel’, set in a Kentish seaside town after societal collapse, still contained a sense of hope The Independent UK · Nov 9
M John Harrison’s Booker prize-winner is weird, challenging and strikingly topical After years on the margins, Harrison’s win for this resonantly disturbing dystopia brings the visionary writer the recognition he deserves The Guardian - UK · Nov 9
M John Harrison becomes first science fiction author to win the Booker prize The 81-year-old’s postapocalyptic novel The End of Everything takes home the £50,000 award The Guardian - UK · Nov 9
Hometown glory? Norwegian library unveils £100k history book donated by Erling Haaland Rare 16th-century edition of Viking royal sagas given to Bryne by Manchester City footballer and his father The Guardian - UK · Nov 9
Sir Michael Palin needs Zimmer frame after accident Sir Michael Palin can't walk without a Zimmer frame after a bathroom fall last month left him with broken ribs and a fractured pelvis. BANG Premier · Nov 9
Joe Biden gives heartbreaking update about his battle with cancer: ‘It slows me down’ "Some days are better than others." We Got This Covered · Nov 9
65 Hilarious History Memes That Might Make You Look At The Past Differently History is supposed to teach us about humanity's greatest achievements, but sometimes the past is far more ridiculous than anyone expects. From eccentric rulers and petty rivalries to bizarre historical events and questionable decisions that changed entire nations, there's no shortage of moments that sound like they were made up… Bored Panda · Nov 9
Two New 'Harry Potter' Books by J.K. Rowling Set for 2027 Release Ahead of HBO Series Premiere Bloomsbury will publish two illustrated Pocket Potters guides on 23 February 2027, focusing on Professor McGonagall and Fred and George Weasley rather than continuing Harry's story. International Business Times UK · Nov 9
Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer Former president’s new book Promise Me America provides an inside look at January 6, Covid-19 response and more The Guardian - US · Nov 9
A job that changed me: As a bookseller I realised reading is more than an insular pleasure – it builds connection too I learned how to recommend the perfect book for a child whose parents were divorcing and how to identify something based on vague descriptors such as ‘the cover is orange’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
A flaccid roam through Bloomsbury’s desperately mediocre modernists: Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant review Tate Britain, London Trying to present these two as pioneers of British art is fruitless: their lives, sexualities and the Picasso and Cézanne paintings in their home were more exciting than what’s here The Guardian - UK · Nov 9
Professor McGonagall and Weasley Twins to Star in New 2027 Harry Potter Guides, Bloomsbury Confirms Bloomsbury will publish illustrated Pocket Potters guides about Professor McGonagall and Fred and George Weasley in Britain on 23 February 2027, featuring established characters and scenes. International Business Times UK · Nov 9
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9 Two Women by Jacqueline Rose review – a memorial to Gillian Rose The connections between the author’s sister and the German Jewish philosopher Edith Stein are vividly imagined in alternating chapters of a fictional biography
BANG Premier · Nov 9 Joe Biden admits cancer has 'slowed' him down Former US President Joe Biden has admitted his battle with cancer has "slowed" him down and "some days after better than others" but his doctors are "encouraged" by how he has responded to treatment.
The Times of India · Nov 9 ‘Some days better than others’: Joe Biden’s memoir promotion to be limited amid cancer battle Joe Biden revealed that his prostate cancer diagnosis will limit his promotional activities for his memoir. The memoir, titled 'Promise Me, America', is set to be released on November 17. It covers his presidency and other significant events of his term, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the Capitol attack. Biden…
The Economic Times · Nov 8 Not a political book but a personal one: Sonia Gandhi on her memoir Sonia Gandhi prepares to unveil her memoir, positioning it as a personal narrative rather than a political one. Through candid reflections, she explores the love that guides her life and recounts the family tragedies that have shaped her. Her five-decade journey in Indian politics is depicted with sincerity, revealing the…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8 ‘No tech, no texts, just childhood’: author Liz Pichon on the secrets behind her multi-million selling Tom Gates series As her long-running children’s book series turns 15, Liz Pichon talks about overcoming dyslexia to become a bestselling author
Radio France Internationale · Nov 8 Love story: literary speed dating in an age of declining readership This week saw France hand out its biggest literary awards, the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Renaudot. However, reading is on the decline, with only 56 percent of French people describing themselves as regular readers in 2025, down 5 percentage points from 2023. But might those numbers rise if reading…
The Independent UK · Nov 8 Greg Wise: ‘Being there at the end of someone’s life is an exquisite privilege’ INTERVIEW: The ‘Sense and Sensibility’ actor turned author has written a new memoir about grief following a succession of losses that include that of his sister Clare and the IVF struggles with his wife Emma Thompson. He sits down with Helen Coffey about the lessons he’s learnt along the way,…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7 Saved for Sunday: How Sarah J Maas became romantasy’s Taylor Swift In today’s newsletter: the hype and huff around A Court of Splintered Harmony, a week of fantastic fantasy and a zingy mango chicken recipe
The Times of India · Nov 7 Mary Pope Osborne donates 1.2 million books to children across the US For many children, a book can be their first opportunity to explore places, people and experiences beyond their immediate surroundings. But access to reading material is not the same for every family, and schools serving low-income communities often have to work with limited resources. Mary Pope Osborne, the author behind…
The Times of India · Nov 7 Locker Room Inspired Carrie: Stephen King turns janitor shift into horror; paperback deal transforms career Stephen King faced financial difficulties while working various jobs, including as a janitor and in an industrial laundry. His experiences influenced the creation of his first published novel, Carrie, which centers around a young girl's humiliation. After discarding initial drafts, his wife, Tabitha, encouraged him to continue writing. King's perseverance…
The Economic Times · Nov 7 Emergency a mistake, Indira came to feel the same: Sonia Gandhi Sonia Gandhi reveals her belief that the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi was a significant mistake. She suggests that if Sanjay Gandhi had been kept in check, much of the subsequent damage could have been avoided. Indira Gandhi's decision was influenced by various pressures, including those from her younger son…