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Exclusive: Bail Organa And Princess Leia Share A Father-Daughter Moment In New 'Star Wars' Novel

In a new excerpt from 'Star Wars: Edge of the Abyss,' Bail Organa and his daughter, Leia, share a moment.

Inverse

M John Harrison: ‘If we met a real alien we’d have no clue what they thought’

At 80, SF author M John Harrison is producing some of his best work. He talks about finding his voice, alien intelligence and the advice from Iain Banks that still spurs him on

The Guardian - UK

New book reveals Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, called Netanyahu a 'con man'

US President Donald Trump compared himself to some of history's most feared leaders, including Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Hitler, revealed in a book published by New York Times reporters in excerpts reported by CNN.

The Times of India

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Writers’ festivals are the new raves – and as a born-again book reader I couldn’t be happier about the upsurge in collectivism

From local book clubs to group sessions with authors, what’s driving people back to wood pulp and ink? I have a few ideas

The Guardian - AU

Why not just ban all the books?

Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids

Salon

Meghan Markle's rumoured tell-all book would be 'ultimate revenge', writes royal expert Emily Andrews

‘It would be bigger than Spare’ - could the Duchess of Sussex be planning her own memoir?

Woman & Home

Trump's White House Aides Reportedly Had to Monitor His Trash After Silverware Went Missing, New Book Claims

Forthcoming book says White House staff reportedly checked Donald Trump's trash after discovering he was inadvertently discarding sterling silver utensils due to his late-night snacking habits.

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Royal Experts Explain Why Princess Kate Is Carrying a "Huge Burden" After Being "Scrutinized More Than Ever"

Returning to the spotlight can't have been easy.

Marie Claire

Trump's 'Historian' Who Ranked Him Above Stalin And Hitler Was Really A Golf Caddy, New Book Reveals

Donald Trump's claim of being ranked above infamous leaders by a 'presidential historian' is traced to Dave King, a businessman and golf caddy, raising questions about credibility and political influence.

International Business Times UK

Proverb of the Day: ‘A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning’ — Why true strength lies in persuasion, not power

Ken Kesey's insight, 'A man who resorts to force is simply insecure in his beliefs,' underscores the notion that hostility often comes from a place of uncertainty. This principle resonates with Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, emphasizing that the most formidable power is found in reasoned debate and open conversation, rather…

The Times of India

Donald Trump's Alleged Late-Night Littering Habits Draw Dementia Comparisons After New Book Claims

A new book claims Donald Trump's White House bedroom was often cluttered with food wrappers and stained carpets, sparking online comparisons to dementia-related behaviours.

International Business Times UK

The Sisters of Serendib by Ayesha Inoon review – Sri Lankan asylum seekers seek a safer life in Australia

Inoon’s second novel follows three sisters settling in a new land, in a book that glosses over darker moments and trauma in favour of hope

The Guardian - AU

I Owe Kaia Gerber for Designing the Dôen x Library Science Dress of My Summer Reading Dreams

The collab between her book club and her favorite brand keeps getting better.

Marie Claire

Georgian proverb of the day: 'That which we give makes us richer; that which is hoarded is lost'

We often think wealth comes from accumulation. We earn money, buy things, acquire knowledge, gatekeep success secrets, build collections, save resources but there is a profound paradox. Things that we hold too tightly are often lost without being properly used. An old proverb that explains this paradox beautifully is associated…

The Times of India

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This week’s bestselling books – June 19

The latest NielsenIQ BookScan bestseller chart of NZ books, plus win a book on the Christchurch terrorist

The Times of India

Quote of the day by JD Vance: 'If The Titanic is going down, I'd rather be on...'

US Vice President JD Vance has come up with a new memoir, which is primarily about his faith. Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, published on June 18, 2026, traces his spiritual journey, how he was brought up as an atheist, and how he found his way back to…

Evening Standard

One Day musical announces West End transfer to Garrick Theatre as full cast revealed

The new musical based on David Nicholls' bestselling novel One Day is transferring to London's West End after a successful Edinburgh run

Marie Claire

Tia Williams Turned Her Own Life Into "Fanfic." Then She Became a Bestselling Novelist

Her writing method began when she was a "socially awkward" sixth grader.

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International Business Times UK

JD Vance's New Book Gets Brutal 1.27 Rating: '1 Star Because 0 Isn't An Option'

JD Vance's memoir 'Communion' faces harsh criticism from both critics and readers, with accusations of sloppiness and political motives, despite its commercial success.

International Business Times UK

Trump Staff Secretly Brand 80-Year-Old POTUS 'Post-Sexual' as Melania's 'Hostility' is Exposed

Investigative writer Michael Wolff claims Donald Trump is viewed by his own staff as 'post-sexual' and increasingly isolated, with Melania Trump conspicuously absent from much of his 2024 campaign.

Marie Claire

Prince Philip Found This Part of Royal Life "Hurtful and Infuriating" But Took a Different Approach Than His Grandkids

The late duke told author Gyles Brandreth that one behavior “simply isn’t on.”

Cinemablend

Belmont Cameli Knows 'Fans Love The F----ing Hands-Off Law,' But I'm Happy He Defended Off Campus' Big Change

Great points were made!

The Independent UK

Korean history epic and forbidden romance lead Waterstones debut prize shortlist

A sweeping tale of Korean women uprooted by Japanese colonialism is among six novels shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026

Cinemablend

People Are Freaking Out Over Every Year After's Change Involving Sam, But I Think They're Wrong

I stand by it.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok Book District returns to Phra Nakhon

The historic heart of Phra Nakhon is set to transform once again into a bustling, open-air celebration of literature as the Bangkok Book District festival returns on July 25 and 26.

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