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Author Julian Barnes confirms new novel will be his last

Booker prize winner, 80, says he has reached point of having ‘played all my tunes’ after new book Departure(s)

The Guardian - UK

The Winds of Winter Update: Brandon Sanderson Thinks George RR Martin's Fantasy is 'Unrealistic'

Brandon Sanderson calls George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones 'unrealistic' as fans await The Winds of Winter. Discover the clash over fantasy's dark realism.

International Business Times UK

Departure(s) by Julian Barnes: Love, sex and a real sense of an ending

Julian Barnes will be 80 on January 19, an anniversary he is celebrating with the publication of this book, which he says will definitely be his last, although he’ll continue journalism, plus a sold-out conversation with his old mucker Ian McEwan at the Union Chapel next week.

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6 Spicy Scenes From The Game Changers Books That Absolutely Need To Be In Heated Rivalry Season 2

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Cinemablend

Forget Netflix’s new murder-mystery show, and binge-watch my favorite Agatha Christie thriller miniseries this weekend instead

Netflix’s new murder-mystery has me revisiting one of the best Agatha Christie thriller miniseries ever made, and you should binge it now.

Tom’s Guide

French dictionary that dubbed 7 October victims 'Jewish settlers' recalled

French publisher Hachette has recalled a middle-school dictionary that described the Israeli victims of the 7 October 2023 attacks as "Jewish settlers" after an antisemitism watchdog raised concerns, promising to review all its textbooks and educational materials.

Radio France Internationale

Raffles, Gentleman Thief book review: A dapper anti-Sherlock Holmes

Hard on the publication of Sherlock Holmes, there came another book of crime stories, with a shrewd, fearless protagonist, a master of disguise, and his less clever sidekick. The Raffles stories by EW Hornung, Conan Doyle’s brother-in-law — now published in a new selection — differed fundamentally from the original,…

Evening Standard

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The Iranian state silenced protests with brutality. What now for Iran’s opposition?

Grieving, bruised and divided on the wisdom of foreign-backed revolt, how can the Iranian people achieve change?

The Guardian - UK

“Still Writing Fiction”: Stephen King Faces Backlash Over Post About ICE Agent Jonathan Ross

The King of Horror weighed in on the footage that has been used to demonize or justify the role of ICE across the political spectrum.

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Former Independent tennis correspondent John Roberts dies aged 84

Roberts spent two decades with The Independent from its inception until his retirement in 2006

The Independent UK

Beach Read’s Director Is Aware Of The Fancasting, And Told Me Why She Had Her Assistant Make A PowerPoint About It

Let's talk about the fans' dreams for January and Gus.

Cinemablend

Gerry & Sewell review – tragicomic search for a Newcastle United season ticket

Jamie Eastlake’s play about two football fans mixes together song, dance, comedy and dark family drama, with incohesive results

The Guardian - UK

Bridgerton Creators Have Dropped a Major Spoiler Ahead of Its Future Seasons

Marie Claire

Brazil’s Bolsonaro finds novel way to reduce 27-year sentence: reading books

Former president convicted for coup plot to take advantage of law that knocks four days off jail term for each book read

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The Winds of Winter Author George R.R. Martin Admits Relating to Dune Writer Who 'Hated' His Own Success

George R.R. Martin reveals the 'Arrakis trap' behind The Winds of Winter delay, admitting a deep kinship with Dune author Frank Herbert's struggle with success.

The Guardian - UK

The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup

The Cut Up by Louise Welsh; The Persian by David McCloskey; The 10:12 by Anna Maloney; Very Slowly All at Once by Lauren Schott; Vivian Dies Again by CE Hulse

International Business Times UK

Who Is Craig Silvey? Australian Author Arrested Over Paedophilia Allegations—What We Know About the Charges So Far

Children's book author Craig Silvey has been arrested over alleged child exploitation offences.

The Independent UK

George RR Martin explains why he’s ‘struggling’ to finish The Winds of Winter

Author has been writing next ‘Game of Thrones’ novel since 2010

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The Guardian - UK

Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray review – friends, lovers or something in between?

From classmates to co-parents, the changing dynamics of a female friendship are astutely observed in a novel that explores the boundaries between love, lust and companionship

The Guardian - AU

Call this social cohesion? The war of words that laid waste to the 2026 Adelaide writers’ festival

How a boardroom flare-up sparked an international boycott – and a looming defamation battle

The Guardian - UK

Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son prompts calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare sector

Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old’s death in hospital

AAP

'Their career is toast': writers' festival anguish

The consequences of cancelling a major literary festival are far-reaching, publishers and writers say, despite a premier declaring there is no economic impact.

Total Film

George R.R. Martin says his A Song of Ice and Fire ending won't be as "happy" as the HBO show's, and it's especially bad news for Tyrion and Sansa fans

Daenerys enthusiasts may wind up preferring the books' conclusion over Game of Thrones's, though...

The Guardian - UK

H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald audiobook review – a soaring journey through grief

The author brings introspection and humour to their inspiring account of how a young goshawk helped them cope after the loss of their father

The Independent UK

Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, 'Barbie: Dreamscape'

Mattel Publishing is teaming up with bestselling author Alex Aster for a new Barbie young adult novel

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