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Big Fish, Little Fish: Australia’s national literature is being swallowed up

Two independent book publishers were recently absorbed by larger companies. This doesn’t bode well for the health of our literary culture.

Crikey

‘One word: Cashflow’ — Simon & Schuster swallows independent publisher Affirm

Affirm Press CEO and co-founder Martin Hughes told Crikey he didn’t see the swallowing up of independent publishers as a problem, but merely a ‘cyclical’ thing that creates opportunities for new publishers.

Crikey

‘Fake news of the highest order’: Donald Trump team refutes racism revelations in new family memoir

“Donald was pissed. Boy, was he pissed.”

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Soraya Chemaly says the idea of resilience elevates individuals over society. But she misrepresents how psychologists use it

Fifteen years ago, the great American activist and author Barbara Ehrenreich launched a broadside against what would soon become known as toxic positivity.

The Conversation

AI could give us superpowers. But first we must sidestep the technology's risks

Keeping AI out of the highest consequence human decisions is a good place to start.

Fortune

Summer reading: 4 books on well-being that you can rely on

In a survey examining views on health and well-being, almost all Canadians responding reported wanting to improve their personal well-being.

The Conversation

McConnell biography to be released before election day

Comes as US Senator from Kentucky plans to step aside as Republican leader this year

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Win Patrick Stewart's Memoir Making It So!

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Hollywood giant Paramount Global braces for new era as bidders circle

Chair Shari Redstone weighs future of media empire behind Paramount Pictures, CBS and UK’s Channel 5

The Guardian - US

PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at all

The Independent UK

New book 'Challenger: A True Story of Heroism & Disaster on the Edge of Space' out today

Adam Higginbotham's new book "Challenger: A True Story of Heroism & Disaster on the Edge of Space" explores the fateful internal NASA decisions that partly led to Challenger's sudden destruction upon liftoff.

Space

Meta ‘discussed buying publisher Simon & Schuster to train AI’

Audio shared with the New York Times appears to record executives discussing purchase of the US books giant to feed into its large language models

The Guardian - UK

Retired Justice Kennedy To Release Two-Volume Memoir

Retired Justice Kennedy's two-volume memoir 'Life and Law' offers insights into his life journey and court legacy, set for release this fall.

Top News

Paul Simon's Love Story Unveiled In New Documentary Series

Explore the complexities of Paul Simon's career and personal life in the documentary 'In Restless Dreams.'

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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Farming adventures; tales from the set of The Sound of Music; King Arthur reimagined; unrest in near-future London and more

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David Simon Developing New HBO Series 'The System'

David Simon and team are developing 'The System' for HBO, a drama exploring foster care and child protective services dynamics.

The Guardian - AU

My Brilliant Sister by Amy Brown review – Stella Miles Franklin-inspired novel about women and art

Split between three narrators – Franklin’s sister, and two women in the present day – Brown’s debut is a thoughtful reflection on creative fulfilment and domestic life

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'Sex With a Brain Injury' reveals how concussions can test relationships

Annie Liontas experienced three brain injuries in the span of one year, which led to dizziness, memory fog and anger — and impacted Liontas' marriage and sex life.

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What will you read on the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers

One of the best things about summer for the book-lovers among us is a beach towel by a strip of water … and time to lose yourself in another world. That might be a traditional beach read – typically a genre paperback with a propulsive plot – or an opportunity…

Fortune

10 books every board member should read

Our crowdsourced list includes page-turners about powerful CEOs, corrupt companies, a massive happiness study, and the future of AI.

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Bill Maher Reimagines Past Commentary in Upcoming Book

Bill Maher set to release What This Comedian Said Will Shock You, revisiting his past editorials with a fresh perspective and new content.

Texas Observer

The Texas Observer’s 2023 Must-Read Lone Star Books

From poetic dreamworlds to the people’s hospital, Texas authors paint very different portraits of our diverse state.

Fortune

Media mogul Shari Redstone reportedly considering selling her stake in Paramount after fighting for years to keep control of the company

Redstone reportedly considers selling to the movie studio that made ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in a move that could kick off a selling spree among legacy media companies.

The Guardian - AU

The best Australian children’s books of 2023: Alice Pung, Davina Bell, Sean Avery and more

From picture books to young adult novels and nonfiction, one teacher-librarian picks her favourite reads

The Guardian - UK

The best children’s and YA books of 2023

From a bear who stockpiles dreams to a sisterhood of knights via a tiger sea captain, our critics pick their favourite titles for children and young adults

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The Latest Breaking News from Simon & ﻿Schuster

The Latest Breaking News from Simon & Schuster