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Patrick Hemingway, last surviving child of literary giant Ernest Hemingway, dies at 97

Patrick's most ambitious undertaking was the editing of ‘True at First Light,’ a fictionalised account of Ernest Hemingway's time in Africa

The Independent UK

Kathleen Folbigg’s memoir, an ode to condiments and ‘a work of art’: the best Australian books out in September

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU

Yiyun Li and Barbara Demick among writers longlisted for Baillie Gifford prize

The 12 contenders for this year’s £50,000 nonfiction prize also include Lyse Doucet, Justin Marozzi, Frances Wilson, Adam LeBor and the Guardian’s Jason Burke

The Guardian - UK

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Big changes made to Epstein accuser’s memoir after family complains

Virginia Giuffre’s book Nobody’s Girl will come out in October

The Independent UK

Canada: Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classrooms

The Guardian - US

Nicola Sturgeon and Irvine Welsh among headliners for Aye Write 2025

THE full programme for the 20th anniversary of the Aye Write has been announced as the popular book festival returns to Glasgow after it was…

The National (Scotland)

‘They’re like time machines’: the endless magic of cricket scorecards

What may look like an impenetrable column of unexplained figures can reveal plenty of eccentric tales

The Guardian - UK

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I’m an Avid Reader, Writer and Bookshop Dweller – These Are the Literary Festivals Not To Miss This Autumn

From women's fiction and crime writing, to luxe writing retreats

Marie Claire

I really want this new illustrated set of Jane Austen novels

Woodcuts, silk covers, monograms, oh my!

Creative Bloq

Former Palace Press Secretary Says Staff Were "Frozen Out" When Princess Diana Didn't Get "Her Way"

"In a word, she was complicated."

Marie Claire

Margaret Atwood releases satirical short story critiquing book bans in Canada

Author quipped she wrote ‘suitable’ piece after Alberta school ban included her novel The Handmaid’s Tale

The Guardian - US

Queen Elizabeth Showed No "Great Enthusiasm" About Switching Up One Antiquated Royal Rule, Per Author

A new book reveals the late Queen's thoughts on one major change.

Marie Claire

Teaching Through Tales: Christine Devane's Legacy of Connection and Courage

Through her books, Christine Devane channels empathy and a deep love of storytelling, creating experiences that help young minds flourish.

International Business Times

Amy Coney Barrett defends US abortion ruling in memoir: ‘respected choice’

Supreme court justice says overturning Roe v Wade respected voters’ will, though polls show otherwise

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Stephen King reimagines 'Hansel and Gretel' with Maurice Sendak's unpublished drawings

Stephen King has collaborated on a new project, a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” using unpublished drawings by Maurice Sendak

The Independent UK

Margaret Atwood hits out at Alberta books ban with satirical short story

Canadian province has banned ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ from some shelves under new rules

The Independent UK

Stephen King made one ‘brutal’ demand for violent new film adaptation

‘The Long Walk’ follows a group of teenagers forced to participate in a savage life or death contest

Marie Claire

Everything We Know About the Film Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Beach Read'

Many of the romance novelist's books are getting the big-screen treatment, and we can't wait for this one.

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The Guardian - UK

Tainted love: how Ukrainians are ridding themselves of Russian-language books

Putin’s invasion has seen Ukrainian book lovers recoil from Russian literary dominance, by a range of means

The Guardian - UK

The Two Roberts by Damian Barr review – lost story of a gay art duo

The lives of Scottish artists Bobby MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, who found love and fame and lost it all, are vividly reimagined

The Guardian - UK

A Short History of Stupidity by Stuart Jeffries review – comfortably dumb?

From Shakespeare’s fools to Donald Trump, this exhilarating read considers stupidity in its many forms

The Guardian - UK

The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longueurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?

Woman & Home

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton's surprisingly relatable outings revealed by former royal butler

A former royal butler has detailed the Princess of Wales and Duke of Sussex's friendship in his new book

The Independent UK

A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record

In Lagos, Nigeria, three men and two women have been reading aloud for over 431 hours to set a Guinness World Record

WhatToWatch

The Joyce from the book is completely missing in The Thursday Murder Club movie

And why is Coopers Chase like Downton?!

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