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Rare book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

‘Not only is the 1623 edition of the Missale Romanum a rare book – just one other complete copy is recorded in UK libraries’

The Independent UK

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is writing a book on leadership

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is writing a book that will focus on leadership

The Independent UK

Prayerbook of priest who saved Charles II’s life on display in Staffordshire hall

Rare 1623 missal bears signature of Catholic priest John Huddleston, who hid king after final defeat by Cromwell’s forces

The Guardian - UK

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Book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

The missal was owned by a Benedictine priest who had saved the monarch’s life three decades earlier.

The Independent UK

Two debut books win Orwell prizes for political writing

Peter Apps’ magnificent account of the Grenfell fire tragedy and Tom Crewe’s historical novel about pioneering Victorian gay rights advocates will each receive £3,000

The Guardian - UK

This week's bestselling books

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

Newsroom.co.nz

Vladimir Putin ramps up nuclear war threats and says exactly how he'll press the button

Dmitry Muratov's claim came as the head of Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin alleged Vladimir Putin is being told "monstrous" lies by his military chiefs over Russia's "colossal problems" in its resistance to Ukraine’s counteroffensive

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Dragons' Den entrepreneur Sara Davies reveals plans to publish second book

The Crafter's Companion founder will publish Craft Your Year later this year

Birmingham Post

Feast by Emily O’Grady review – tense and triumphant look at the unmet needs of women

A fading rock star and once-famous actor enjoy a reclusive life in an old Scottish manor – until his ex and daughter come to visit

The Guardian - AU

Dee Snider — rocker, actor, DJ and now writer — draws on Long Island childhood in 1st novel 'Frats'

Dee Snider has been a heavy metal singer, a Broadway actor, a radio DJ, and a TV voice-over artist

The Independent UK

Unfinished novel by Françoise Sagan published posthumously

The Four Corners of the Heart was discovered by her son after the death of the French author, best known for Bonjour Tristesse, written when she was just 18

The Guardian - UK

Presto! Rare Maurice Sendak picture story, 'Ten Little Rabbits,' will be published in 2024

A rare Maurice Sendak picture story, originally a pamphlet for a 1970 museum fundraiser, will be coming out in book form next year

The Independent UK

Shashi Tharoor, Manisha Pande, and Swapan Dasgupta launch Abhishek Choudhary's book 'Vajpayee' in Delhi

First-time author Abhishek Choudhary recently released his debut biography of former Indian prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, titled 'Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977'.

The Times of India

Tyne Valley author publishes first novel about a 'feisty' young Geordie in Greece with the help of North East businesses

Inspired by a recurring dream, Jackie Watson's Apokeri Bay is the first part of a trilogy set in Lefkada - a quaint seaside village full of secrets

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The Times of India

Salman Rushdie awarded the prestigious German Peace Prize 2023

Prolific writer Salman Rushdie has been awarded the 2023 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for "his indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of life and for enriching our world with his love of storytelling." The announcement was made on June 19, the day when Rushdie turned 76.

The Week

Cormac McCarthy obituary: a novelist of the ‘apocalyptic sublime’

The American writer Cormac McCarthy, who died on 13 June aged 89, was a novelist “utterly wedded to the apocalyptic sublime”, said Rob Doyle in The Guardian. Over a career that produced 12 novels and two plays – and spawned some excellent film adaptations, notably the Coen brothers’ “No Country…

The Guardian - UK

Azúcar by Nii Ayikwei Parkes review – a honey-sweet fable

In his second novel, set in a fictional Caribbean country, the British Ghanian author pays homage to the staying power of migrant communities

Tom’s Guide

How to highlight text and make notes on your Kindle

Knowing how to highlight text and make notes on your Kindle edges the digital device even closer to a physical book

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The Guardian - UK

The Diary of Virginia Woolf review – a book for the ages

Woolf’s epic and unmatchable record of her life, times and writing process

The New Daily

Jen Craig may be the best Australian writer you’ve never heard of

Wall is the third short novel Jen Craig has published over the past 13 years.

Ballotpedia

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #66

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

GamesRadar

Christopher Priest on ending his Black Adam run - and how he'd write the Justice League differently

Interview | The legendary writer's 12-issue series has come to an end

Inverse

Can Netflix's Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Show Do Justice to the Story's Epic Scope?

The next Netflix sci-fi epic will be '3 Body Problem' in January 2024. But, the first trailer barely scratches the surface. Here's what's going on.

The Guardian - UK

£15,000 prize launched for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds

The new Footnote x Counterpoints prize for narrative nonfiction includes a publishing agreement, and welcomes work that ‘crosses cultures and borders’

Chicago Sun-Times

Vintage business signs could be saved under proposed ordinance

The proposal is aimed at protecting Chicago’s most iconic “vintage signs,” such as the Grace’s Furniture sign in Logan Square. It also would create legal protection for murals that some businesses use to tout their product.

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