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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK

Mariana Villa-Gilbert obituary

Other lives: Author of a series of novels published in the 1960s and 70s exploring themes of sexual ambiguity

The Guardian - UK

'Yellowface' Is Our June Book Club Pick

Read an excerpt from R.F. Kuang's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.

Marie Claire

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Exquisite Corpse by Marija Peričić – boundary-pushing and disturbing feminist gothic horror

In the Vogel prize-winning author’s hands, this shocking tale of necrophilic obsession liberates the victims from the true events that inspired it

The Guardian - AU

I hired my dog to be my office assistant. His pay is inclusive of super – super long walks, that is

He’d never dob me in. I’ve never heard him squeal that I napped in the afternoon or watched TV instead of working

The Guardian - AU

Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies

In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo shows that there is still mileage to be made in the study of dead white males who played a role in the making of South Africa. Based on…

The Conversation

Trump accuser E Jean Carroll writes romance novel with ex-president’s niece

Novel, which law professor Jennifer Taub also worked on, will be released on Substack and have ‘erotic scenes’ but ‘no politics’

The Guardian - US

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I’ve found an unexpected formula — less ambition makes me happier

I can’t remember when it hit me. It could have been when I was completing yet another admin task, using yet another random app called something like “Lettuce”. It could have been when I found myself leaving the office after spending eight hours crouched over a laptop like a dishevelled…

Evening Standard

Greta Thunberg to appear at Edinburgh Book Festival: When is it and how to attend

Swedish activist in Scottish capital to promote The Climate Book

Evening Standard

Eyes Guts Throat Bones by Moïra Fowley review – fairytale fun and gore

The YA author’s debut collection for adults includes some fine folkloric and ‘horror-adjacent’ short stories

The Guardian - UK

Literary escapes! 10 top London authors on their summer must-reads

Classic romance novels, epic sci-fi, poetic prose — Alex Peake-Tomkinson quizzes writers from Jessie Burton to Diana Evans on their all-time favourite literary escapes

Evening Standard

Gays on Broadway by Ethan Mordden review – stage whispers

A gossipy, insightful survey of the (often closeted) gay contribution to American theatre

The Guardian - UK

As Pride Month begins: 5 LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape pop culture and history

Lewis Laney tells Abi Jackson about some of the folks featured in his new book, 365 Gays Of The Year.

The Independent UK

UK government faces deadline to hand Boris Johnson's messages to coronavirus inquiry

The British government is facing a Thursday deadline to hand over a sheaf of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s personal messages to the country’s COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

Shikhar Dhawan launches Luke Coutinho's new book 'Small Wins Everyday' in Delhi

Ace cricketer Shikhar Dhawan launched renowned Holistic Lifestyle Coach Luke Coutinho's new book 'Small Wins Everyday' at Taj Mahal, New Delhi on May 27, 2023.

Bangkok Post

It is written: Handwriting analysis prevails in France

PARIS: Caroline de la Tournelle says her ability to decipher handwriting has influenced whether hundreds of people got jobs, helped police track death threats and even saved a child that was being abused.

Daily Record

Greta Thunberg to speak at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Thunberg will start the event at Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday August 13 with a speech followed by an in-depth talk about her activism and The Climate Book.

The Guardian - UK

Orwell by DJ Taylor review – a very English socialist

George Orwell’s voice comes alive again in a biography drawing on newly discovered letters

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Edinburgh Live

Greta Thunberg to appear at Edinburgh festival to discuss new book and activism

Greta Thunberg will take to the stage at Edinburgh's Playhouse as part of an event for the Edinburgh International Book Festival where she will discuss her activism and latest book.

Manchester Evening News

'Dear Stranger': The heartwarming notes being left around Manchester - and the story behind them

The handwritten letters have attracted attention in the city centre

The National (Scotland)

‘This is a rare opportunity’: Greta Thunberg to speak at Edinburgh event

CLIMATE activist Greta Thunberg will appear at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this summer.

The Independent UK

Greta Thunberg to join Edinburgh International Book Festival event

She will deliver and address and take part in a conversation at an event called It’s Not Too Late To Change The World.

The Independent UK

'Ted Lasso' finale proved its whole point — that those who are stuck can overcome (SPOILERS)

“Ted Lasso” was criticized by some for losing its way in its third season

The Guardian - UK

The Gallows Pole review – Shane Meadows’s period drama is an absolute must-see

The director of This is England’s take on a novel about an 18th-century counterfeiting gang is funny, moving, shocking and totally compelling. He has effortlessly reinvented a whole genre

ABC News

The 19th century 'psychonauts' who pioneered experimental drug use for scientific research

These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries.

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