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Reader escapes fine after returning book 86 years late: ‘Little glimpse back in time’

‘A real treasure. I want to smell it,’ one follower admitted

The Independent UK

This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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Michael Lewis says Hollywood is to blame for Blind Side adoption row

Michael Lewis, the author of The Blind Side, has defended the family at the heart of the book over allegations they deceived former NFL player Michael Oher.

The Guardian - US

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The Sitter by Angela O’Keeffe review – separating the wife from the artist

This compelling and playful novel is narrated from beyond the grave by Marie-Hortense Fiquet Cézanne, wife and frequent subject of the French painter

The Guardian - AU

A mushroom cook and her killer family lunch that left three dead: The mysterious case gripping Australia

A bizarre case has enthralled people all across the globe – involving mushroom poisoning, a series of deaths, a tearful interview and now reports of a past mystery illness. Tara Cobham and Bevan Hurley report

The Independent UK

Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts

Only a third of books translated into English are by women authors. August is Women in Translation month, which hopes to address this imbalance by getting more people reading and buying – and publishers translating – books by women. In a bid to do our part we asked a few…

The Conversation

The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies: who’s playing who in the BBC’s thrilling new con artist show

It’s going to get messy

Evening Standard

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Read, exchange, meet up; all for Hyderabad’s love of reading

Three initiatives - Hyderabad Book Club, book exchange idea by Ofen cafe in association with Turn the Page book club and Die Hard Book Readers are avenues for book lovers to come together, discuss, and share books.

The Hindu

Critics angry after spotting ‘gross misrepresentation’ of reviews on Jordan Peterson book cover

Writers have pointed out the creative use of their words on the paperback cover of YouTube professor’s book

The Independent UK

Dust by Jay Owens review – the stuff that surrounds us

Dust is everywhere, but it’s so much more than a mere nuisance, as this eye-opening account shows

The Guardian - UK

‘Blind Side’ Author Weighs in on Michael Oher-Tuohy Family Controversy

The former NFL offensive lineman alleged in a court document that the family never officially adopted him and withheld money from him.

Sports Illustrated

Rudy Giuliani biographer has a theory for why ex-New York mayor is so loyal to Trump

Ex-mayor led Trump’s efforts to overturn election based on bogus theories of fraud

The Independent UK

Ned Beauman wins Arthur C Clarke award for ‘bleakly funny’ novel

The prize for the year’s best science fiction novel was given to Venomous Lumpsucker, a satire which addresses ‘humanity’s shortsighted self-interest’

The Guardian - UK

I Have No Problem With Alex in Red, White, And Royal Blue, But I Wish The Film Hadn't Made 3 Changes To His Character From The Book

Red, White, and Royal Blue is now streaming on Prime Video, and some fans are unsure how to feel about changes to Alex's character. I'm right there with 'em.

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Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough And More Respond After Stevie Nicks Admits She's Finally Seen Daisy Jones And The Six

After Stevie Nicks posted about finally seeing Daisy Jones and The Six, Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough and more responded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kansas newspaper raids are a threat to press freedom everywhere

That a judge would sign off on a search warrant allowing the preposterous and possibly illegal raids exemplifies just how quickly the First Amendment rights of journalists can be trampled on.

Cinemablend

8 Differences Between The Red, White and Royal Blue Book And The Movie

The Red, White and Royal Blue movie makes some major changes from Casey McQuiston's book. Here are the big differences in the Prime Video original.

The Independent UK

Critics angry after being ‘misquoted’ on Jordan Peterson book cover: ‘It should be removed’

Writers have pointed out the creative use of their words on the paperback cover of YouTube professor’s book

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Auroville Literature Festival to kick-start with a diverse line-up of Indian and international authors

Auroville Literature Festival celebrates Sri Aurobindo's 150th birth anniversary with Indian and international authors, discussions, screenings, performances, food & crafts.

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 books set in Cornwall

From sunny novels that revel in the picturesque to stark reports from one of the poorest regions in northern Europe, this county’s literature deserves more than a visit

The Guardian - UK

Caret by Adam Mars-Jones review – a semi-infinite novel

The third instalment in the brilliantly immersive autobiography of tragicomic creation John Cromer takes a picaresque tour of 1970s England

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Book Of Fire by Christy Lefteri and Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck.

The Guardian - UK

The Fraud by Zadie Smith review – from Victorian London to slavery in Jamaica

Inspired by a celebrated court case, Smith’s dazzling historical novel combines deft writing and strenuous construction in a tale of literary London and the horrors of slavery

The Independent UK

Pushing back on limits elsewhere, Vermont’s lieutenant governor goes on banned books tour

As some states ban or restrict certain books in schools and libraries, Vermont’s lieutenant governor is on a statewide banned book reading tour, highlighting what he calls the importance of representation, free speech, open dialogue and exchange of ideas

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh planned a birthday party for his son Paul from jail 10 months after killing him, book claims

Details of the party that was allegedly being planned for what would have been Paul’s 23rd birthday were described in a new book “Tangled Vines: Power, Privilege, and the Murdaugh Family Murders” by John Glatt

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