Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian author of Women Without Men, dies at 80 The revered writer and political exile’s publisher says her ‘legacy in literary history can’t be compared to anyone else’s’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
What to Do When Your Health Insurer Says 'No' One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal. Kiplinger · Jul 7
Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy, chosen as new children’s laureate The author, who takes over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce, espoused the power of books to unite ‘a divided world’ The Independent UK · Jul 7
‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involved The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Patrice Lawrence chosen as new children’s laureate Writer of YA novels Orangeboy and Needle takes over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce and plans to highlight how reading can foster connection in fragmented times The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence named as new Children’s Laureate Known for Orangeboy, Lawrence will take on the prestigious role as the foremost representative of children’s literature. Evening Standard · Jul 7
The Books That Inspired Mara Brock Akil's Most Personal Story Yet The writer tells her most personal story yet in her debut novel, 'The Revelation of Dionne Daphne.' Marie Claire · Jul 7
Taylor Swift wins copyright battle as judge throws out 'absurd' lyrics lawsuit Taylor Swift secured a federal victory after Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed Kimberly Marasco’s two‑year copyright claim, ruling the alleged similarities were commonplace language and unprotectable under copyright law. BANG Premier · Jul 7
NCERT's new Class 9 textbook describes judiciary as 'independent', after Class 8 chapter was withdrawn Months after the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) withdrew its Class 8 Social Science textbook following objections over a chapter on judicial corruption, the council's newly introduced Class 9 Political Science textbook presents the judiciary as an "impartial and independent institution" that safeguards citizens' rights and upholds… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Country People by Daniel Mason review – a joyful follow-up to North Woods This fantastical journey through family, folktales and a world beneath our feet is witty, uplifting and gorgeously written The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of...' - The world renowned Lebanese-American writer’s timeless lesson on the true value of love Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: Khalil Gibran, a beloved Lebanese-American writer, explored universal themes of life and love. His famous quote highlights how separation reveals love's true depth and strength. Gibran's works, including 'The Prophet', continue to inspire millions worldwide. He encouraged compassion, self-awareness, and cherishing relationships throughout… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Together in prosaic dreams: anthology reveals Europeans’ anticlimactic subconscious Collector of dream stories from across continent finds ‘surprising consistency’ in the way they are structured The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Woman Mortified When Husband Always Said “No” To Intimacy Until She Realizes Mistake Destroying Their Marriage Woman Mortified When Husband Always Said 'No' To Intimacy Until She Realizes Mistake Destroying Their Marriage Bored Panda · Jul 6
31 Years Later, 'Andor' Almost Brought Back A Forgotten Alien Race Tony Gilroy's limited series 'Andor' was notoriously grounded, but we almost saw an iconic alien. Inverse · Jul 6
The Guardian - US · Jul 6 ‘Attacked behind the scenes’: Children of Blood & Bone author Tomi Adeyemi distances herself from film adaptation The Nigerian-American writer says she ‘will not watch’ Gina Prince-Bythewood’s adaptation of her fantasy bestseller
T3 · Jul 6 3 Best all-new Netflix and Prime Video additions for a mid-week binge (July 6-10) A huge week for the biggest streamers
Reason · Jul 6 Judge Aileen Cannon Sends Taylor Swift a Slightly Belated Wedding Present—Involving Fire, Desire, Gaslighting, and More To be fair, it wasn't much of a surprise, and indeed it's a present Swift was entitled to expect. An… The post Judge Aileen Cannon Sends Taylor Swift a Slightly Belated Wedding Present—Involving Fire, Desire, Gaslighting, and More appeared first on Reason.com.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 ‘It’s more than just fairy smut’: Inside the UK’s first romantasy bookshop Between enemies-to-lovers and ‘shadow daddies’, BookTok has fallen in love with the spicy stories combining romance and fantasy. But there is more to the subgenre than sex, say the fans who queued for hours outside the brick-and-mortar Oxford store
Metal Hammer · Jul 6 "Ozzy signed the book plates months before the final show." Black Sabbath announce first ever official book, featuring rare photographs and memorabilia, plus in-depth interviews with all four original band members The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is now available to pre-order
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Children of Blood & Bone author Tomi Adeyemi blocks lead star of film adaptation Author shared screenshots which show her texting Amandla Stenberg: ‘Do not ever use my name in an interview or video again’
The Economic Times · Jul 6 Quote of the day by Helen Mirren: 'I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it...' Life lessons on resilience, hardships, human behavior and success Quote of the day by Helen Mirren reminds people that difficult times do not last forever. The message encourages resilience, patience and hope during challenging situations. Although the quote is widely linked to Helen Mirren, it originally appeared in H. Jackson Brown Jr.'s Life's Little Instruction Book. The message continues…
The Times of India · Jul 6 Vance or Rubio: Is Trump's 2028 heir already chosen? Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump's undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a tentative Iran peace deal, publish a bestselling book and embark on a media blitz that has impressed the current US President.
The Economic Times · Jul 6 Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'There is no charm equal to...' Life lessons on deep compassion, true attractiveness, patience, emotional authenticity, kindness and empathy Quote of the day by Jane Austen reminds readers that kindness, empathy, and compassion matter more than wealth, beauty, or intelligence. The famous line from Emma explains how a caring heart builds trust and lasting relationships. The quote continues to inspire people because it encourages emotional authenticity, patience, and respect.…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Couples Weekend review – Alexandra Daddario annd Josh Gad lead spicy comedy of marital melee Two couples start to fall apart during a midwinter break, involving a lot of shouty dialogue that’s neither realistic nor funny
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Contrapposto by Dave Eggers review – this portrait of an artist falls flat The story of a lifelong friendship between two art-world mavericks from the working-class midwest is disappointingly pious