DARK SECRETS: 48 | Vintage Vibes

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 Times of India · 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 Guardian - UK · Jul 11

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.

Woman & Home · 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…

The Times of India · Jul 10

‘Nobody teaches it’: Salman Rushdie points to major topic that is ignored in British schools

Rushdie was honoured at cultural diplomacy organisation Liberatum’s 25th anniversary event

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Future Library: Norway planted 1,000 trees for a library no one can read until 2114, when the forest will be cut down to print 100 secret books

A unique literary project is planting one thousand trees near Oslo for future paper. These trees will become pages for one hundred manuscripts written by global authors. The manuscripts are currently stored unread, awaiting their eventual publication in 2114. This initiative explores cultural preservation and the concept of writing for…

The Times of India · Jul 10

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

Sublimation by Isabel J Kim; Last Day of a Prior Life by Andrés Barba; Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay; The Carrier by Ruth Newton; Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Rosebud Baker Has Always Rooted for Imperfect Women

The comedian shares what was on her reading list while working on her debut memoir, 'Fully Baked.'

Marie Claire · Jul 10

The Most Dangerous Words I Hear From Married Couples as a Financial Adviser: 'He Handles It'

It makes sense for your husband to take care of finances while you look after the kids — right? Wrong. Here's why you need to get up to speed — fast.

Kiplinger · Jul 10