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Haitian writer Makenzy Orsel receives the US Goncourt literary prize

Students of French language literature in the United States awarded the Goncourt United States prize to Haitian novelist and poet, Makenzy Orcel, for his book, "Une somme humaine" (A human sum). The ceremony took place at the French embassy’s Villa Albertine in New York. The writer told RFI it was…

Radio France Internationale

The biggest challenge is getting to know yourself: Jay Shetty

Author, podcaster, and former monk, Jay Shetty is one of the most popular spiritual gurus on social media. Born and brought up in the UK, Shetty spent several years as a monk in India, where he learnt meditation and mindfulness from spiritual masters. Jay Shetty through his videos helps people…

The Times of India

Duchess of Buccleuch dies aged 68 following a 'short illness'

The Duchess of Buccleuch has passed away after a short time in hospital.

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Hollywood legend Tom Hanks set to attend Dublin book festival next month

The two-time Oscar winner will speak at the Dalkey Film Festival on June 16th

Irish Mirror

Fake books: the controversial interiors trend for literary pretenders

Want to create the perfect Zoom background? Keen to appear well read when you actually spend your time scrolling TikTok on the toilet? There is now an answer …

The Guardian - UK

Judge rejects Trump’s call for mistrial in E Jean Carroll case

The move comes as Ms Carroll faces her second day of questioning

The Independent UK

Late author Ajay Khullar's book 'Ekarat: Stories He Left Behind' launched in Delhi by his family and friends

The late author Ajay Khullar's book 'Ekarat: Stories He Left Behind' was launched by his family-- Brigadier DK Khullar (Ajay’s father), his brother Sikandar, friends Aprurva Chamaria and Col HP Singh, along with politician Omar Abdullah, and actor Nasir Abdullah in New Delhi on April 29, 2023. The book was…

The Times of India

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The big idea: what if censoring books only makes them more popular?

From Lady Chatterley’s Lover to novels about trans children, attempts to suppress works of literature tend to have the opposite effect

The Guardian - UK

Amma Darko uses fiction to portray the real plight of women and street children in Ghana

Amma Darko is one of Ghana’s leading novelists, known for exploring gritty social issues and the lives of women. There is much to be unearthed in the childhood narrative of deprivation and danger that she tackles in her 2003 work Faceless.

The Conversation

Harry felt 'displaced' after Charlotte's birth as close bond with William broke down

Prince Harry's relationship with William allegedly fell apart after his marriage to Kate in 2011 and the arrival of their three children, according to royal author Tina Brown.

Daily Record

The Lost Album of the Beatles review – deeply researched what-ifs

Daniel Rachel imagines what the next Beatles album might have been like, with painstaking detail and great stories

The Guardian - UK

The Scottish descendant who was a pioneer for feminism and health in Argentina

IN Puerto Madero, the most exclusive neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, there is a small street named after Cecilia Grierson. Small buildings and…

The National (Scotland)

BBC backlash as Great Expectations viewers slam 'disrespectful' ending to Dickens classic

The BBC's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations came to an end on Sunday and viewers were not entirely impressed

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry Once Again Faces a Uniform Debacle, This Time for the Coronation

With the ceremony six days out, it’s still unclear what military uniform he will be allowed to wear.

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Newberry Library’s new exhibit features books that pop up out at you

The “Pop-Up Books through the Ages” exhibit resonates with technology today.

The Guardian - UK

In brief: The Short End of the Sonnenallee; Oxblood; Because They Can Play F’cking Good Football – reviews

A pitch-perfect East German novel translated by Jonathan Franzen; a gripping tale of the Manchester underworld; and Erik ten Hag in verse

Edinburgh Live

Expat in Edinburgh who moved to capital in lockdown discovered secret side of city

While exploring his new city Dominik discovered the historic capital had so many secret spots and history just waiting to be discovered so started to make YouTube videos focussing on the unique places.

Daily Mirror

Meghan's dad responds to 'grieving' comments and says she 'killed me, then mourned me'

Thomas Markle was joined by his daughter Samantha and son Thomas Jr as they sat down for an explosive interview about the Duchess of Sussex ahead of King Charles' Coronation

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Tell Me How This Ends by Jo Leevers review – a sympathetic double act

The bond between a terminally ill woman and an oddball charity worker makes for a promising, pleasingly complex debut

The Guardian - AU

Three things with Stephanie Alexander: ‘Without false modesty, my most useful object is The Cook’s Companion’

In our weekly interview about objects, the Australian culinary star shares how she can get by with shabby utensils – and gives her best travel advice

The Guardian - UK

Sparrow by James Hynes review – the last, lonely Roman writes

A fourth-century man finds himself alone and adrift in Britain in the last days of empire in a brutal, wonderful novel

The Guardian - UK

At 48, I should be inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow and her abs. But they make me want to throw things

You want a middle-aged woman to run an ultramarathon or start a wellness empire? Can’t I just have a breakdown? writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant review – a many-stranded generational saga

The writer’s lively ninth novel, tracing a family’s journey from Latvia to Liverpool, explores the making of myth and history

Bristol Post

Bristol OId Vic apologises after technical problems spoil 'hit show of the decade'

Audience members were understanding after the theatre's response

The Guardian - UK

School Green Centre, Shinfield review – where Lidl meets idyll, a civic space for all

Part barn, part secular church, a new cultural and community centre designed for everything from weddings to tai chi offers an imaginative resource for a rapidly developing Berkshire town

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