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Good Jew, Bad Jew: new book explores why the west views brutality against Ukrainians and Palestinians differently

In a recently published book Steven Friedman, who has written extensively on the political and social aspects of apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, explores the racist underpinnings of the west’s responses to Israel’s war in Gaza. This is an extract from the book, Good Jew, Bad Jew.

The Conversation

South African politicians vs judges: new book defends the constitution

In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution. The constitution’s preamble affirms the nation’s quest to

The Conversation

Madras High Court reserves orders on maintainability of writ petition challenging book ban

Madras HC reserves orders on maintainability of writ challenging 2015 ban on Tamil book 'Madurai Veeranin Unmai Varalaru'. Bench grants liberty to author to file fresh petition under Cr.P.C. Section 96 to challenge forfeiture order, with application to condone delay.

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Gangster-turned-author Dave Courtney found with gunshot wound, says coroner

The celebrity gangster had collected up to 70 firearms which had been decommissioned or fired blanks only

Evening Standard

10 Years Ago, A Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Sequel Gave a Shot in the Arm to a Trendy Genre

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' stands the test of time as a great page-to-screen adaptation — and a cautionary tale about our own present-day dystopia.

Inverse

"Yep, it smells like me." Watch Metallica's James Hetfield take part in the most wholesome heavy metal unboxing video you'll see this year as he lifts the lid on his new guitar book

Papa Het unboxes the new Metallica book dissecting the iconic guitars he's used over the years

Metal Hammer

Frazer Hines on returning to Doctor Who and writing a "faithful adaptation" of the series

Frazer Hines speaks to SFX about his time on Doctor Who and writing a novel that takes place in the Whoniverse

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A Little Princess review – richly vibrant reverse Cinderella story

Riches-to-rags tale is set against the backdrop of Indian independence, amplifying the injustice and adding extra texture to this rewarding show

The Guardian - UK

Booker Prize 2023: the six shortlisted books reviewed by our experts

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 26.

The Conversation

Malayalam author P. Valsala told fascinating tales and had fine craft as a writer

P. Valsala, a significant Malayalam novelist, introduced readers to the lives of tribal people in Wayanad with her masterpiece, Nellu. Her other works include Thakarcha, Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal, Venal, Palayam, Gauthaman, Kanal and Melppalam. She was awarded the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala’s highest literary honour. She…

The Hindu

Baumgartner by Paul Auster review – love, ageing and loss

Auster’s alter-ego reflects on the mind-body problem and his much-missed wife in this slyly self-referential novel

The Guardian - UK

The Revolutionary Temper by Robert Darnton review – a nation at breaking point

The intrigues and extravagance that led to the French revolution

The Guardian - UK

My Father’s Secrets review – Holocaust pain unlocked in Jewish coming-of-age tale

Animated feature, based on Michel Kichka’s autobiographical graphic novel, explores the legacy of genocide from a sideways angle

The Guardian - UK

"I said, 'I'm glad the music meant something to you,' and she burst into tears!": On the road with Rush's Geddy Lee

In 2019 Classic Rock accompanied Geddy Lee on the road as he promoted Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book Of Bass

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Book Review: A dazzlingly fun historical fiction, 'A True Account' tests the borders of reality

Hannah Masury, for a brief time, was a pirate

The Independent UK

Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha released by IDF after abrupt arrest

Publishers and free speech advocates demanded the award-winning author’s release after he was separated from his family and questioned by Israeli military

Inverse

'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' Isn’t Getting a Season 2 — And It Probably Shouldn’t

Netflix’s “alternate-reality sequel” has been a long time coming, but this could be the last Scott Pilgrim adventure we get for a while.

Woman & Home

Where to watch Wolf Hall season 1 as the BBC announces season 2 of the intense Tudor drama

Wondering where to watch Wolf Hall? We've got you covered as it's confirmed Mark Rylance will reprise his role as Thomas Cromwell

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The Guardian - US

Detained Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha released by Israeli forces

A friend of the writer says he was beaten while in Israeli detention and was receiving medical treatment in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

John Heilbron obituary

Historian of science whose books, including a biography of Galileo, helped to debunk several myths

Total Film

The Witcher author says the next book's global release is coming in 2025, thanks Netflix for helping him pay the bills

The novel will be out next year in Poland

Total Film

The Witcher author says he gave Netflix some ideas but they weren’t used: "They never listen to me"

He does love the sets though

The Guardian - UK

Canadian writers ask Giller prize to drop charges against pro-Palestinian protesters

More than 1,800 writers and publishers have signed an open letter in support of the pro-Palestinian protest at the prestigious literary award last week

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Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master's Edition reimagines the origins of Matt Wagner's iconic anti-hero

The new volume expands the story from 37 pages to 120!

The Guardian - US

Shere Hite: remembering the feminist sex researcher forgotten by time

A new documentary examines the work of bestselling author Shere Hite and her absence from the feminist canon

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