Netflix Just Quietly Added One Of The Best Sci-Fi Films Of The 2010s Five years before 'The Last Jedi,' Rian Johnson made his first (and best) sci-fi film with 2012's 'Looper.' Inverse · Nov 7
Sonia Gandhi says Penguin was 'uneasy' with criticism of govt Sonia Gandhi expressed disappointment over Penguin Random House India's refusal to publish her memoir due to government criticism. Although inclined to publish, the publisher reportedly faced internal disagreements regarding the manuscript's content. Subsequent concerns were raised regarding potential government pressure affecting the book's publication. HarperCollins India has now confirmed publication… The Economic Times · Nov 7
'She's a different person': Laura Kuenssberg opens up on Nicola Sturgeon interview THE BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg has opened up in her interview with Nicola Sturgeon after the former first minister’s estranged husband was jailed for embezzlement, saying “she's a different person now”. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7
John le Carré's son brings back George Smiley in new Cold War thriller Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back in ‘The Taper Man’ a new thriller set in the world of John le Carré and written by his son, Nick Harkaway The Independent UK · Nov 7
86 Times Sign Design Went Absolutely Wrong, And People Just Needed To Share It Online Street signposts, hoardings, and storefront markers are usually just the background noise of our daily commutes or walks. But every once in a while, a sign stops us in our tracks and makes us reach for our cameras. Sometimes it’s a genius piece of intentional comedy; other times, it’s an… Bored Panda · Nov 6
67 Yearbook Photos That Are The Perfect Example Of One’s Awkward Teenage Years Most of us have at least one old school photo we'd rather keep hidden away in a drawer. Maybe it was the haircut, the questionable fashion choice, or a facial expression that seemed perfectly normal at the time. These people, however, have had their awkward teenage moments shared with the… Bored Panda · Nov 6
Stephen King's Maine mansion becomes a literary archive, with $2,500 writers' retreats next door Stephen King and Tabitha have innovatively turned their Bangor residence into a unique archive and retreat for writers. This initiative offers aid and an inspiring atmosphere, allowing selected authors to immerse themselves in their work. The nearby Brown Mansion will serve as an additional haven, benefitting a variety of literary… The Times of India · Nov 6
Russell Brand books withdrawn by UK publishers after his conviction for rape and sexual assault Pan Macmillan and Hodder & Stoughton have both confirmed that work by the comedian and writer will be pulled, and other publishers’ books are no longer available The Guardian - UK · Nov 6
‘He left the world in ruins’: the author who defied the Taliban and burning tyres to tell Alexander the Great’s epic story He is the most powerful ruler ever – and his first biographer was crucified. What drew Edmund Richardson, winner of the £50,000 Baillie Gifford prize, to his short tumultuous life? The Guardian - UK · Nov 6
I have flung myself headfirst into Sarah J Maas’s romantasy universe and I find myself a changed woman Some dismiss books like A Court of Thorns and Roses as mere genre fiction. But reading for pleasure has its own magical power The Guardian - AU · Nov 6
Rivals stars David Tennant and Danny Dyer lend voices to audiobooks for blind The campaign is part of the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s 90th anniversary celebrations for its talking books service. Evening Standard · Nov 6
Reckless Driver Wants A 31st Car, Then Reports Brother To CPS As He Refuses To Co-Sign Her Car Loan A "no" at the Sunday dinner table is supposed to end with a few days of silence and a frosty holiday card. This aunt had her heart set on a red SUV but when her brother made her check her entitlement, she was right on the phone with CPS. Read… Bored Panda · Nov 6
Mom Tells Teen Who Ran Away That She Has To Return Home Because The Dishes Need To Be Washed Children and teens should be able to rely on their parents no matter what. Whether they’re looking for support or need help getting out of a dangerous situation, Mom and Dad should always be there. But when one teen realized that her mother didn’t have her back, she decided that… Bored Panda · Nov 6
Sentencing of Da Vinci rapist for latest conviction postponed Robert Greens, 49, was found guilty of raping another woman following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow this summer. Evening Standard · Nov 6
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 Nikita Gill: ‘I read Flowers in the Attic too young. Someone should have stopped me’ The Indian-Irish poet on the Mahabharata retelling that inspired her to write, Arundhati Roy’s courage, and the poetry of Lucille Clifton
The Independent UK · Nov 6 The Booker Prize still a reliably powerful driver in sales, say booksellers ahead of winner announcement The most prestigious prize in fiction still carries significant heft with the book-buying public, even in a changing landscape of book marketing and discovery led by BookTok
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6 True North by Paul Theroux review – an American’s view of Canada The veteran travel writer turns his eye for detail on his northern neighbour and its people
International Business Times UK · Nov 6 Pete Hegseth's Six-Figure Book Royalties Vanish From Latest Financial Disclosure, Raising New Questions Pete Hegseth financial disclosure explained: see which earnings dropped out of his 2025 filing and what ethics rules require officials to report.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5 Songs from the Firefront by Tim Winton review – climate urgency verges on panic, with moments of wonder too The masterful Australian writer has become a kind of prophet – and his dramatic and moving new essay collection challenges us not to look away
Radio France Internationale · Nov 5 ‘We’ll get them’: Macron’s private comments on rivals revealed in new book Private messages exchanged between French President Emmanuel Macron and journalist Françoise Degois over two years have been published in a new book, revealing his views on political rivals, the rise of the far right and his own leadership. The president reportedly learnt of the book’s existence just three days before…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5 Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter audiobook review – an urgent call for collective action The writer and activist finds galvanising energy in grassroots initiatives in the face of inequality and the climate crisis
Reason · Nov 5 The Death of Religion? A new book challenges the narrative of religious decline in the US
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5 Where to start with: John Berger The influential British writer and critic was born 100 years ago today. Here’s a guide to his genre-bending writing on art, love, sex, mortality and more
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5 Was one of the great novels of the Enlightenment written by a man who thought he was a werewolf? Surreal, mysterious and with an outlandish origin story, Jan Potocki’s The Manuscript Found in Saragossa has amassed a cult following that includes Salman Rushdie and Jerry Garcia. But it’s the book’s global humanism makes it relevant now, say the curators of a new exhibition
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5 American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee review – a gloriously immersive follow-up to Pachinko A Korean family is willing to sacrifice everything for their children’s education, in the third book in Lee’s Diaspora Quartet