A Jailhouse Snitch and the System that Made Him Pamela Colloff’s debut book is a propulsive study of a fatally flawed tactic beloved by prosecutors in Texas and beyond. Texas Observer · Jul 14
Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan review – a chef’s elegy to London Skipping between London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this tale of family migration, politics and food has plenty of flavour and fire The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Book that reshaped Highland crofting history marked at 50-year gathering Dr Charlie Lynch attends a two-day conference held to mark 50 years since the publication of a book which ruffled the feathers of Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie: "Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of…" - why honest criticism is more valuable than praise Dale Carnegie cautioned against trusting flattering friends more than open enemies. He argued that sincere criticism offers valuable lessons for personal growth. Flattery creates a false sense of security, hindering honest self-reflection. As influence grows, people often avoid challenging powerful individuals. Seeking truthful feedback remains crucial for lasting judgment and… The Times of India · Jul 13
50 Years Later, A New 'Carrie' Adaptation Will Change The Iconic Ending Carrie's back, in miniseries form. Inverse · Jul 13
“I cannot endorse it. There’s misinformation in it about our early recording sessions”: Dave Davies denounces new Kinks book – and those Jimmy Page rhythm guitar rumors are at the center of it Page has been wrongly credited with appearances on a handful of early Kinks tracks in a new book – and Davies has called it out Guitar World · Jul 13
Chatsworth House pilots ‘community membership’ free entry scheme Initiative with Derbyshire Libraries aims to boost access to cultural experiences and ‘champion reading for pleasure’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Can a ‘power phrase’ turn a spineless worm like me into a go-getter? I doubt it – but it’s worth a shot The psychotherapist Amy Morin says uttering a ‘short, positive sentence’ can offer the cognitive reset we need. The idea makes me cringe – but then I can barely cope with returning defective trousers, writes Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
The Anniversary by Andrea Bajani review – meet the terrible parents Therapy brings childhood trauma to light in this ambitious tale of family rupture – a smash hit in Italy that fails to live up to its hype The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
The Guardian view on Patrice Lawrence: a children’s laureate for our times Editorial: The author of the bestselling young-adult novel Orangeboy is ideally suited to address the crisis of teenage masculinity and reading The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
‘Stop telling people it’s weird’: Andrew Upton on his strange new novel, and having Cate Blanchett read it first An allegory in the spirit of Animal Farm, the Australian playwright’s debut novel about a disfigured chicken is a fantastical fable that’s both funny and ‘a bit bleak’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 12
Fun Home review – Alison Bechdel’s musical memoir feels every emotion A celebration of the cartoonist’s sexual awakening and queer identity as well as an investigation of darker family dynamics, this soulful show wears its heart on its sleeve The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
‘People treat each other as disposable’: dating columnist turned novelist Annie Lord on love and sex in the age of apps Her breakup memoir and Vogue column made her the voice of modern dating. As her debut is published, she talks about single life, oversharing and why she still believes she’ll find love The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Ready for your stunning second act? The 11 secrets of starting again – from successful late bloomers From a seventysomething standup comedian to the founder of a highly successful spice business, seven people reveal why it’s never too late to embark on the life of your dreams The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Newslaundry · Jul 12 ‘One more interview and you’ve recorded the audiobook’ Buried among hundreds of comments below yet another podcast featuring a recently published author was one line that seemed amusingly true. “One more interview,” someone wrote, “and you’ll have recorded the audiobook.”
The Times of India · Jul 11 Quote of the day by Jill Biden: "Good marriages push us -- not to become someone else but to become the best version of ourselves" In 2019, the First Lady Jill Biden published one of her most memorable works -- Where the Light Enters -- a story of the Biden family. It's a story of love, the tasks of marriage, and how she built the Biden family. The book is replete with interesting anecdotes of…
The Times of India · Jul 11 Quote of the day by Vivek Ramaswamy: 'Yes, I grew up in privilege. Not economic privilege, but the ultimate privilege of having two parents in the home' In 2024, Vivek Ramaswamy redefined privilege in his book TRUTHS: The Future of America First as he expanded the concept of privilege from economic affluence to emotional abundance. By the time the book was published, the billionaire entrepreneur had left the presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. In this book,…
Woman & Home · Jul 11 After Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell talks Land, Irish myths and seeing her novel become a film Our books editor, Zoe, sits down with Maggie O'Farrell to talk about her new book, Land, as well as the making of Hamnet and her creative process
The Times of India · Jul 11 Award-winning UK crime writer Lynda La Plante faces driving ban over three speeding offences in 5 months Lynda La Plante, the acclaimed novelist and television writer, is facing a potential driving ban after being accused of exceeding the speed limit on three occasions within a five-month period in south-west London, Daily Mail reported.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 Pressed for time? 20 brilliant books you can read in a day From novels by James Baldwin and Han Kang to a guide to quantum physics – a former Booker prize judge recommends immersive one-sitting wonders
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 Ann Widdecombe: police believe former MP was attacked almost 24 hours before being found dead – as it happened Devon and Cornwall force now looking for suspect ‘believed to be a white male’ after man arrested on Friday was released without charge
The Times of India · Jul 10 Quote of the day by JD Vance: 'Poor people don't wear pajamas. We fall asleep in our underwear or blue jeans' US Vice President JD Vance's life is a rags-to-riches story as he struggled with poverty and instability as he grew up. He chronicled his life in his best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy, published in 2016, just before Donald Trump became the president for the first time. JD Vance was not even…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Sir Roy Goode obituary Pillar of English commercial law who served on the inquiry behind the establishment of the Consumer Credit Act 1974
Woman & Home · Jul 10 Best books for July - from sun-soaked romance to gripping thrillers From sun-soaked romances to gripping thrillers and captivating audiobooks, these are the new releases to add to your summer reading list.
The Times of India · Jul 10 Quote of the day by Haruki Murakami: 'And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through' One of the most memorable lines written by renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami is what he wrote at the beginning of Kafka on the Shore when he introduced the protagonist who decided to leave his home on his 15th birthday. "And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how…