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Death of author Hunter S Thompson to be reviewed by Colorado authorities 20 years later

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will give an ‘independent perspective’ into Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ’ author’s 2005 suicide

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Prince Andrew Biographer Says Sarah Ferguson is "Houdini of the Royal Family" But Is "Running Out of Lives"

Author and historian Andrew Lownie tells 'Marie Claire' to "never say never" when it comes to the Duchess of York.

Marie Claire

‘Provocative’ story about British Museum statue wins 4thWrite prize

Piyumi Kapugeekiyana’s tale explores repatriation and cultural ownership through a replica of the goddess Tārā

The Guardian - UK

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Muslims For Progressive Values Founder Announces Release of Powerful Memoir 'An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior'

The book is a compelling exploration of Ani Zonneveld's journey across music, activism, and faith, and a call to action for those seeking tangible solutions to tackle patriarchy and misogyny within Muslim societies and beyond.

International Business Times

Only Keir Starmer KC can fix Britain’s broken migration laws

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has staked his reputation on recognising that our relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights isn’t working. His unassailable record as a defender of those rights must be brought to full force to save our immigration system from itself

The Independent UK

‘Bans are disheartening’: US author criticises Dorset school’s removal of her book about race

Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give was taken off year 10 reading list at Budmouth Academy after parent complained

The Guardian - UK

'Disturbing': Morgan McSweeney's power over UK exposed in explosive book

“You might not be interested in Morgan McSweeney, but he’s very interested in you.”

The National (Scotland)

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Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, PEN report says

A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored

The Independent UK

The Witcher author favors his books over live-action adaptations, Netflix or otherwise: "The original stands alone"

Andrzej Sapkowski has long been outspoken and protective of his own works

Total Film

Death of an Ordinary Man by Sarah Perry review – a brilliant meditation on mortality

The Essex Serpent author offers a moving account of her father-in-law’s final illness that will resonate widely

The Guardian - UK

Inside the meticulous, marvellous mind of John le Carré

IN FOCUS: A new exhibition opens up the spy writer’s sprawling literary archive to shed light on his idiosyncratic creative process. Katie Rosseinsky explores how he brought George Smiley and co to life

The Independent UK

‘A tool in the fight against Amazon’: independent bookshops to begin selling ebooks

A new platform will be an alternative to Kindle, and bookshops will earn 100% of the profit from sales

The Guardian - UK

A Former Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Was “Instantly Smitten” with Princess Diana, a Royal Author Says

Tony Blair's press secretary, Alastair Campbell, described Diana as "absolutely, spellbindingly, drop-dead gorgeous" and helped coin her nickname, "The People's Princess."

Marie Claire

Debut author Colwill Brown wins BBC short story award for ‘heartbreaking’ tale – read an extract here

Brown’s story of a teenage life ‘critically damaged in a moment’ was the ‘unanimous’ pick for the £15,000 prize

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Roger McGough leads tributes to writer Brian Patten: ‘May he rest in poetry’

Patten came to prominence with 1967’s The Mersey Sound, which he wrote alongside McGough and Adrian Henri.

International Business Times

Sisterhood Sleuths Author Announces Launch of Global Youth Outreach Program to Engender Purposeful Mentorship

Known for her lifelong dedication to mentoring and uplifting others, Warshaw brings decades of coaching experience, a powerful body of published and upcoming novels, and an unwavering belief in the potential of young people with her ambitious initiative.

The Guardian - UK

Brian Patten obituary

One of the Liverpool poets, along with Roger McGough and Adrian Henri, who was a perceptive writer on love

FourFourTwo

Ballon d'Or 2026 power rankings: The early front-runners to lift football's most prestigious individual prize

The Ballon d'Or 2026 power rankings are already here, just over a week after the 2025 ceremony

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The Guardian - UK

Liverpool poet Brian Patten dies at 79

His poetry often explored love and relationships and he wrote books for children including Gargling With Jelly

Reason

Court Upholds Three-Day Suspension of "Third-Grade Math and Science Teacher" for Maintaining "LGBTQ+"-Themed Books in Classroom

An excerpt from Monday's long decision by Judge Douglas Cole (S.D. Ohio) in Cahall v. Cole New Richmond Exempted Village… The post Court Upholds Three-Day Suspension of "Third-Grade Math and Science Teacher" for Maintaining "LGBTQ+"-Themed Books in Classroom appeared first on Reason.com.

Kiplinger

How to Master 'The Art of Spending'

Delve into Morgan Housel's new book for an understanding of the psychology that drives what we buy — and why that can lead to smarter money decisions.

Marie Claire

The 21 Best Science-Fiction Books to Read in 2025, From Genre Classics to New Bestsellers

We rounded up the best of the genre, from classics by George Orwell and Octavia E. Butler to recent bestsellers.

The Guardian - UK

Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon review – his first novel in 12 years tunes into rising fascism in the US

The 88-year-old’s jaunty whodunnit, set during the prohibition era, features clowns, Nazis and a missing cheese heiress

The National (Scotland)

Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book

KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…

The Independent UK

Yusuf Islam, the folk singer also known as Cat Stevens, postpones North American tour over visa issues

The folk singer had been due to tour the United States to promote his new memoir ‘Cat on the Road to Findout’

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