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Hilma af Klint: A Biography by Julia Voss review – portrait of the painter as a mystic

The Swedish abstract artist who conversed with the dead is described as a woman years ahead of her time in this scholarly, sympathetic study

The Guardian - UK

Matt Hancock beams as he launches Pandemic Diaries book with girlfriend Gina Colangelo

The former Conservative Health Secretary attended the launch event for his new book, Pandemic Diaries, a memoir of his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mirror

‘You fall, you get up, you carry on’: Michelle Obama shares tools she learned from her father promoting new book at Chicago Theatre

Former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her book “The Light We Carry” and coping with the pandemic and polarization before a sold-out crowd at Chicago Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Orlando review – Emma Corrin is glorious in a giddy, heartfelt show

In Neil Bartlett’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s wild-goose chase through time, Corrin shines as the hero who falls asleep as a man and wakes as a woman

The Guardian - UK

Orlando review: Emma Corrin is magnificent as Woolf’s punk rock protagonist

Michael Grandage’s production has an inventiveness and creativity that’s true to the spirit of Virginia Woolf’s novel

The Independent UK

This Big Bad Wolf seeks book lovers

The world's biggest book sale, Big Bad Wolf Books, will return to Bangkok with a myriad of books and big discounts, at Impact Forum Hall 4 of Muang Thong Thani, for 12 days starting from tomorrow until Dec 18, from 10am to midnight.

Bangkok Post

Debut author comforted by Margaret Atwood and Neil Gaiman after two people showed up to her book-signing

‘I have sat lonely at a signing table many times only to have someone approach… and ask me where the bathroom is,’ commented author Jodi Picoult

The Independent UK

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Family who branded author a predator in vile 'poison pen' campaign faces libel damages

The High Court heard that Richard Parsons - who made a fortune selling GCSE study guides - was compared to Harvey Weinstein by a couple and their daughter in a campaign of harassment

Daily Mirror

Matt Hancock accused of rewriting history in pandemic book

Tory ex-minister Steven Dorrell questions whether Hancock would stand by some of his claims under oath

The Guardian - UK

Australian classic to get Canberra premiere

Murphy's play based on Timothy Conigrave's memoir has had international success.

The Canberra Times

New film explores Scotland's 'fascinating' historic connections with Europe

A NEW film delving into Scotland’s historic connections with Europe by Billy Kay is set to be released this week.

The National (Scotland)

Dominique Lapierre, French author and journalist, dies at 91

French writer Dominique Lapierre has died at age 91

The Independent UK

‘Hillary and I were both broken women’: Louise Penny on writing a political thriller with Clinton

As her most famous creation hits the screen, the author talks about the inspiration for Inspector Gamache, her fearless, fine-dining Canadian cop – and remembers how she co-wrote a hit with the presidential hopeful

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s largest Middle Eastern bookseller to close

Al Saqi Books in London, which was established in 1978, blames closure on rise in prices of Arabic-language books and ‘detrimental’ effect of Brexit

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Manchester Evening News

Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is so saucy viewers warn ‘don’t watch it with your mum’

The Crown’s Emma Corrin stars alongside Jack O’Connell in this steamy Netflix film

Evening Standard

‘Bonkers’ Covid plans, Boris’ vaccine dance and post-affair ‘misery’: 13 bombshells from Matt Hancock’s memoir

The former health secretary’s diaries lay the blame squarely on everyone — except himself and new partner Gina Coladangelo. Katie Strick picks his standout quotes from the extracts released so far

The Conversation

How fake foreign news fed political fervor and led to the American Revolution

Misinformation is often at the root of political extremism. During the 2022 United States midterm election, some of the most radical politicians in the Republican Party were fueled by the unfounded belief that the previous presidential election in 2020 was stolen.

Wales Online

Now is the perfect time to encourage children's love of books

Rebecca and Tom share their four top tips

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Inverse

You need to watch the creepiest crime thriller on HBO Max ASAP

The film that kickstarted the women-led psychological thriller craze remains the genre’s strongest product.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon 'forced Tories to bring in face masks in schools', Matt Hancock says

Hancock claimed Tory ministers were "blindsided" by the FM's announcement and decided to U-turn in order to avoid "a big spat with…

Tribune News Service

John M. Crisp: The courageous anti-jungle forces deserve more support

When we want to describe a world that is chaotic and dangerous, few metaphors are more apt than “jungle.” We say, “It’s a jungle out there.”

The National (Scotland)

Matt Hancock pressured by 'aggressive' Michelle Mone over Covid test contract

FORMER health secretary Matt Hancock has claimed he felt pressured by Tory peer Michelle Mone’s “extraordinarily aggressive” lobbying to help…

Daily Record

Incredible images show 'wonder and beauty' of the Scottish Highlands in new book of photography

A new book from an award-winning creative duo highlights the folklore and fantasy that permeate the history of the Highlands through a unique collection of photographs taken over a period of 20 years

The Guardian - US

My boyfriend, a writer, broke up with me because I’m a writer

The ability to bend an inch at a time while seeming to stand up straight is a useful and gendered skill

Radio France Internationale

French writer Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, dies at 91

French writer Dominique Lapierre, the author of best-selling books on India like "Freedom at Midnight" and "City of Joy" and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died at the age of 91.

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