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The Salt Path author defends memoir against fabrication allegations

Raynor Winn describes enduring ‘hardest days’ and publishes clinic letters saying her husband, Moth, has been treated for CBD/S for many years

The Guardian - UK

Leila Aboulela wins PEN Pinter prize for writing on migration and faith

Judges praised the Sudanese author for centring Muslim women, describing her writing as “a balm, a shelter, and an inspiration”

The Guardian - UK

Noughts & Crosses at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre: depressingly relevant

3/5 This adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s novel feels timely and necessary, although the tone can be patronising

Evening Standard

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Visually, it’s dazzling but Noughts & Crosses wilts under the weight of its YA source material

3/5 Stage adaptation struggles to capture the emotional resonance of Malorie Blackman’s searing novel

The Independent UK

Noughts & Crosses review – Malorie Blackman’s thought experiment confronts the audience anew

Callum and Sephy are a modern Romeo and Juliet, forced to grow up fast as they wade through the crushing racial and class structures that pin them in their opposing places

The Guardian - UK

‘We must unite’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s rallying cry at Nigerian literature festival

Author’s keynote speech calls for preservation of Igbo worldview, culture and traditions amid separatist movement turning increasingly violent

The Guardian - UK

The Salt Path publishers issue statement about ‘due diligence’ after allegations of factual inaccuracies

Penguin publishing house said they had ‘not received any concerns’ about the book prior to it being published

The Independent UK

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Havoc by Rebecca Wait review – a Saint Trinian’s tragicomedy

A mysterious illness sweeps through an isolated girls’ boarding school, in a work brimming with horror, humour and hysteria

The Guardian - UK

How to be butch: Clark Henley’s sharp, satirical and playful manual is back in print

The 1982 classic, ‘The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It’, full of tongue-in-cheek advice, is available once again

Wallpaper

Dune 3’s official title revealed — and fans aren’t happy

Third adaptation is expected to cover events in Frank Herbert’s second book, titled ‘Dune Messiah’

The Independent UK

The Salt Path author is dropped by health charity over claims she misled readers

The PSPA said it was ‘shocked and disappointed to learn of the allegations made about Raynor and Moth Winn’

Evening Standard

How The Salt Path author continues to face allegations of lies and betrayal

IN FOCUS: The bestselling memoir was hailed as a moving true story of love, resilience and the healing power of nature. But since summer 2025, its author Raynor Winn has been levelled with extraordinary allegations that continue to emerge to this day, write Maira Butt, Annabel Nugent and Hannah Ewens

The Independent UK

I Just Finished Reading Every Summer After, And Can't Wait For The Amazon Prime Show. But A Big Change Behind The Scenes Has Me Feeling Mixed Emotions

I'm feeling all the feels.

Cinemablend

OPINION - The Salt Path reveals an ugly truth about the publishing industry - and I should know

As a PR and a book publicist, and someone who read The Salt Path feeling deeply moved by its raw emotion and evocative prose, I’ve found the recent revelations surrounding Raynor Winn’s memoir incredibly complex – and personally disappointing.

Evening Standard

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I switched from a Kindle ereader to Kobo for a week — here's why I'm never going back

I ditched my Kindle for a Kobo ereader for a week. It changed my mind about my favorite way to read ebooks.

The Guardian - AU

Walkouts, feuds and broken friendships: when book clubs go bad

While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?

International Business Times UK

Did The Salt Path Bestselling Author Lie About Being Homeless? Writer Also Accused of Embezzling £64K

Raynor Winn faces claims of embezzlement and exaggeration in her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. Fans are heartbroken—was it all a lie? Read the full story.

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, 'Culpability,' delves into AI ethics

Oprah Winfrey has selected Bruce Holsinger's novel "Culpability" as her latest book club pick

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The Independent UK

The Salt Path author Raynor Winn dropped by charity amid lies and embezzlement claims

‘Too many questions remain unanswered,’ said the charity in a statement

The Guardian - UK

Life Cycle of a Moth by Rowe Irvin review – captivating story of maternal love and male violence

A daughter is brought up isolated from the world in this tender debut novel from an exciting talent

Louder

“We’d smoke a little dope then wander round Heathrow Airport at night. All these hums, knocks, and noises coming from behind locked doors – the whole airport was a musical instrument”: Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s prog credentials

Simon Jeffes described his musical pursuit of the precious irrational as “imaginary folklore.” His work intrigued Brian Eno and has lasted long beyond his lifetime. But was it prog?

The Independent UK

Voices: I learned the power of reading on my grandad’s knee – now I’m passing it on

COMMENT: As both a parent and minister, I know how powerful books can be, writes education secretary Bridget Phillipson. With the launch of a National Year of Reading in 2026, we can make reading not just a school skill, but a family ritual that can shape a child's future

The Guardian - UK

‘Like an academic’: private papers reveal John le Carré’s attention to detail

Exclusive: Oxford’s Bodleian libraries to put archive items on display for first time, celebrating spy author’s ‘tradecraft’

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth Was Considered "Dull" by Many and Didn't "Have a Lot to Say"—But it Was a Strategic Move at Times

She said it best when she said nothing at all.

MusicRadar

“An extremely well-thought-out and all-encompassing piece of drum education”: Millenium Legendary Drumbook review

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