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James Norton’s nude scenes should have been respected – not violated by pervy photographers

Leaked photographs of the ‘Happy Valley’ star performing nude in ‘A Little Life’ has plunged the theatre world into crisis mode. It speaks to a grotesque violation of the unspoken contract between performer and audience member, writes Jessie Thompson

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Lesley Manville’s juicy murder mystery series kicks off

A crime author is found dead in Magpie Murders. Plus: Ed Sheeran and Russell Crowe join Jonathan Ross. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

'I finally told my boss I couldn't read and write. Now I'm Queen of Crime'

Karen Woods, from Miles Platting, decided to take an adult literacy course while working as a cleaner

Manchester Evening News

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Gogglebox fans fume as Abbie and Georgia struggle with the title of very famous book

Gogglebox stars watched the new adaptation of Great Expectations on Friday's episode of the Channel 4 show, with two stars struggling with the knowledge on famous author Charles Dickens

Daily Mirror

The Lost Spells review – enchanting musical has an abundance of magic

A cockney fox and a preening jackdaw open our eyes to the wonders of nature in this charming show based on Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’s book

The Guardian - UK

B&Q shoppers howl after spotting cheeky product name that sounds like romance novel

B&Q shoppers have been left chuckling away after spotting cheeky product names that look more like the titles of bodice-ripping novels than different types of paint

Daily Mirror

Viewpoint-Based Removal of Books from Public Library Violated First Amendments, Holds District Court

From Little v. Llano County, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.): In early July 2021, prior to their appointment to the New Library Board, Defendants Rochelle Wells, Rhonda Schneider, Gay Baskin, and Bonnie Wallace were part of a community group pushing for the removal of children's books that…

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Thank you, white man down in Florida

"They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching god"

Salon

‘Genius’ children’s publisher Peter Usborne dies aged 85

His daughter Nicola Usborne said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the death of her father who she described as ‘the best dad I could imagine’.

The Independent UK

'I've been blown up, stabbed and shot at...but long Covid is worse'

Antony was a war correspondent travelling around the world, but he could no longer work due to long Covid

Manchester Evening News

Llano County officials must offer library books they’d removed, judge orders

Local officials are appealing the order in a lawsuit that drew national attention. Seven library patrons say the book removals infringed their First Amendment rights.

The Texas Tribune

Author in tears when nobody comes to her book signing - but she's flooded with support

A writer who 'cried all the way home' after nobody turned up to her book signing has since been left overcome by the heartfelt 'outpouring of support' she's received from kind-hearted strangers on the internet

Daily Mirror

The black summer bushfires killed 3 billion animals. They are our relatives; they deserve to be mourned

Three years after Australia’s firestorm tragedy, Alexis Wright offers a eulogy for the living creatures lost – and a plea for the humans left behind

The Guardian - AU

Kate Middleton 'made a big difference' in Prince William accepting his future role as King

The Princess of Wales was 'pivotal' in setting her husband Prince William on the path to the throne, a royal expert claims

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Evening Standard

Behind the scenes of ITV’s new police drama Six Four

Kevin McKidd and the cast have their say on ITV’s newest gripping crime show

The Guardian - UK

‘The all-consuming orgasm’: how erotic thriller Obsession takes sex to the next level

This tale of lust between a woman and her boyfriend’s dad is bringing BDSM to mainstream TV. Its stars Richard Armitage and Charlie Murphy discuss leather, ribbons and the truth about intimacy on screen

The Guardian - UK

Illuminations by Alan Moore audiobook review – mind-bending tales

The creator of From Hell’s first short story collection is marked by tales of revenge, a visit from the Messiah, and a swipe at the comics industry

Evening Standard

Naomi Alderman on Prime Video’s The Power: ‘we are living in a dystopia. It just depends which sex you are’

The Power author and now co-screenwriter of the novel’s adaptation chats revolutions, women’s fear and Margaret Atwood

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The Times of India

Children understand a lot more than we think they do: Vaishali Shroff on writing for kids, winning AutHer Award 2023, and more

Vaishali Shroff won the AutHer Award 2023 in the Best Children's Literature category for her book 'Batata, Pao and All Things Portuguese'. In an interview with us, she tells us more about her award-winning book, her inspiration to write for children, her writing process, and more. Excerpts:

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Makar slams 'uniquely cold' move to shut Aberdeen libraries

SCOTAND’S national poet has condemned a decision to shut six libraries in Aberdeen branding it “uniquely cold and shrivelling”.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library books deemed inappropriate for kids spur confusion — and concerns

The authors of bills in both legislative chambers say their bills’ aim is simple: keeping sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation is vague and broad enough to wreak havoc.

Wales Online

New James Bond story commissioned to celebrate the king’s coronation

The new 007 story is set to bring Bond into the present day

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Belfast Live

Bangor GP receptionist of 29 years to retire after raising over £76K for local charities

Jo Spratt has raised thousands for local charities and causes during her time at the Bangor Health Centre

The Guardian - UK

Louise Kennedy: ‘I read Wuthering Heights twice and found it demented’

The Irish author on the power of Edna O’Brien, Zola’s lust, and struggling with Emily Brontë

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