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Explainer: Rushdie attack shows the enduring impact of fatwas

The 1989 fatwa imposed by Iran's late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on Salman Rushdie for his novel “the Satanic Verses” has haunted many liberal novelists and thinkers whose writings were also seen as insulting to Islam and the Prophet Mohammad.

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Former Chronicle journalist and Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies after heart attack

Nick Evans worked as a journalist at the Chronicle and Journal in the 1970s

Chronicle Live

Life of Gavin

New Zealand's greatest illustrator, Gavin Bishop.

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Reader, I followed them: TikTok expands its content to tap into the BookTok phenomenon

New retailer partnerships, live events and book clubs are all planned to capitalise on the platform’s vibrant community of literature lovers

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Nicholas Evans, "The Horse Whisperer" author, dies at 72

Nicholas Evans, the British author of the bestselling novel “The Horse Whisperer,” has died at 72

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Do you want free speech to thrive? Then it has to be regulated, now more than ever

The online safety bill in the UK is shaping up to be a censor’s nightmare, but we need to take this debate seriously, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Iran squirms over Rushdie attack, praising perpetrator while denying blame

In first official remarks, Tehran rejects responsibility for attack on author even as it heaps scorn on him

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R Kelly’s lawyer denies ‘fiancée’ Joycelyn Savage is pregnant

Alleged victim recently claimed she was pregnant in tell-all book about her relationship with singer

The Independent UK

Far from the Madding Crowd: Students warned of ‘upsetting scenes’ in Thomas Hardy novel

University of Warwick said 1874 novel referenced ‘the cruelty of nature and the rural life’

The Independent UK

Nicholas Evans dead: The Horse Whisperer author dies suddenly aged 72

His best-selling novel was turned into a film starring Robert Redford

Wales Online

The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies, aged 72

Author Nicholas Evans, who wrote The Horse Whisperer, has died following a heart attack at the age of 72, United Agents has said.

Evening Standard

Salman Rushdie’s attack was an assault on free speech – but not a clash of civilisations

On August 12, the author Salman Rushdie was stabbed multiple times on stage at a literary festival in New York state. Thankfully, he has survived, albeit sustaining what appear to be life-changing injuries.

The Conversation

The Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies at 72

Novel by writer, who lived in Devon until fatal heart attack, was made into a film starring Robert Redford

The Guardian - UK

Allen Ginsberg's Howl and Other Poems Triggered Confiscations, Arrests

San Francisco port officials seized copies of Howl and Other Poems in 1957, accusing publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti of obscenity.

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West Lothian children's author back with fourth instalment of popular series

'George and Mildred: Limitless' will launch next week.

The National (Scotland)

Iran denies any involvement in attack on Sir Salman Rushdie

AN IRANIAN government official has denied that Tehran had any involvement in the attack on author Sir Salman Rushdie.

The Independent UK

Salman Rushdie stabbing: Iran denies involvement and says author himself is to blame for attack

Sir Salman is in critical condition after being stabbed nearly 10 times on stage

Reuters

Iran says Rushdie and supporters to blame for attack

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that no one had the right to level accusations against Tehran over Friday's attack on Salman Rushdie, and only he and his supporters were worthy of reproach and condemnation for denigrating the world's Muslims.

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Page turners: the most exciting new fiction from Africa, Latin America and south Asia

We asked 14 writers, editors and publishers to tell us their current favourites from around the world

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Up from the Depths by Aaron Sachs review – riveting journey into the worlds of Melville and Mumford

A stylish double biography paints a picture of the modern age through the eyes of two uniquely perceptive American writers

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Who is Salman Rushdie? What is he famous for? Wasn't he in Bridget Jones' Diary?

The Indian-born author is best known for his controversial novel The Satanic Verses and fury around the book made him a pop culture figure.

Salon

Interview with the Vampire's new Lestat

Sam Reid, who plays Lestat, is a huge Anne Rice fan and gives insights into his character in the upcoming series

The Guardian - US

Moderator describes ‘tragic irony’ and ‘horror’ as violence on Rushdie unfolded

Ralph Henry Reese, co-founder of project that offers exiled writers refuge, says attack should serve as wake up call – and call to action

The New Daily

Salman Rushdie awake and still ‘feisty’, family says

Author Salman Rushdie's life is still under threat but he remains "feisty" and maintains his sense of humour, his family says.

The Guardian - UK

Acting Class by Nick Drnaso review – ah, look at all the lonely people

The author of Sabrina brings us a discomfiting picture of charlatanism in action

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