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Review: Madeleine Gray's Chosen Family Explores Queer Friendship
Madeleine Gray's second novel, Chosen Family, masterfully explores the lifelong bond between two women. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and queer identity set across 18 years. Read our review.
Kate Winslet's son towers over her at film premiere
Kate Winslet beams with pride as her 21-year-old son Joe, who wrote the screenplay for her directorial debut 'Goodbye June', joins her on the red carpet. The Netflix film hits UK cinemas Dec 12.
Erotica Novel's Child Reference Leads to Court Case
A Sydney author's erotic novel is at the centre of a police investigation after a passage referencing a child was read in court. Discover the details of the controversial case.
Stranger Things 5 Breaks Netflix Viewership Record
The final season of Stranger Things has become Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever, pulling in 59.6 million views in its first five days. Discover the details of this record-breaking premiere.
Best Translated Fiction of 2025: Essential Reads
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Adam Kay's Murder Mystery Audiobook Review
Andy Serkis narrates Adam Kay's debut murder mystery 'A Particularly Nasty Case', featuring a troubled doctor turned detective. Discover this darkly humorous NHS thriller.
The Artist by Lucy Steeds Wins Waterstones Book of the Year
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
John Tottenham's Service: Grumpy Bookseller's Tale
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Knausgård's New Novel Explores Ambition's Dark Side
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård discusses his new London-set novel The School of Night, the Faustian cost of artistic ambition, and living with literary fallout. Discover his latest work.
The Hiding Place: Kate Mildenhall's New Thriller
Discover Kate Mildenhall's edge-of-your-seat thriller The Hiding Place, where a group of friends' rural dream turns deadly. A must-read for crime fiction fans.
The Dinner Party: A Formidable Debut Novel Review
Explore our review of Viola van de Sandt's visceral debut, The Dinner Party, where a tense soirée spirals into horror. A must-read for literary fiction fans.
Joe Sacco's Visual Reportage on Indian Riots
Explore Joe Sacco's masterful graphic novel on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, examining sectarian violence and colonial legacies in modern India. A vital work of visual journalism.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Ninajirachi's ARIA Success with Debut Album
Australian electronic artist Ninajirachi discusses her ARIA-nominated debut album 'I Love My Computer', winning the Australian Music Prize, and creating a sound inspired by growing up online.
Derek Owusu's Brave New Novel on BPD
Derek Owusu's powerful new novel Borderline Fiction offers an unflinching look at living with borderline personality disorder through the eyes of a young British-Ghanaian student.
Booker Winner 'Flesh' Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial debate about modern masculinity, toxic male behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary UK literature.
Home Alone-named defender debuts with Messi for Argentina
Kevin Mac Allister, named after the Home Alone character, made his Argentina debut alongside Lionel Messi in 2-0 win over Angola. Read his incredible story.
Flesh Wins Booker: Masculinity Returns to Literary Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, exploring masculinity through a Hungarian immigrant's journey. Discover how it challenges contemporary fiction norms.
Trump granddaughter scores 83 in shaky LPGA debut
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai struggled in her LPGA debut, carding 13-over 83 at The Annika tournament. The 18-year-old amateur faced elite competition amid divided opinions on her sponsor's exemption.
Joe Hill's King Sorrow: A Horror Tour de Force
Joe Hill's new horror novel King Sorrow is a sprawling, genre-blending epic about college kids who summon a dragon. A fantastic read that delights in its King lineage.
Rod Stewart's son suffers brutal 13-second KO
Sean Stewart, son of music legend Rod Stewart, endures a nightmare boxing debut, knocked out in just 13 seconds in Nashville. Read the full story.
Adele lands first acting role in Tom Ford's new film
Global superstar Adele is set to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven', joining an all-star cast. Filming begins in 2026. Discover the details.
Adele's Acting Debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'
Global superstar Adele is set to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's adaptation of Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven', joining an all-star cast. Discover the film's plot and release details.
Szalay's Booker Win: Flesh Explores Modern Masculinity
David Szalay discusses his Booker Prize-winning novel Flesh, exploring masculinity, sex and the immigrant experience through his morally ambiguous protagonist.
Jon Fosse's Vaim: A Strange Miracle of Literature
Explore Jon Fosse's hypnotic new novel Vaim, where a simple quest for needle and thread becomes a profound mystical journey through Norwegian seascapes and human connection.
Reece Walsh: Rugby League's New Superstar Arrives
Australian sensation Reece Walsh delivers a breathtaking performance for Wigan Warriors, scoring two tries and creating another in a dominant display that has English rugby league fans buzzing with excitement.
Andrew Pippos's Transformations: A Masterful Family Saga
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
Chris Martin's Son Moses Makes Music Debut With London Band
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's 19-year-old son Moses is embarking on his own music career, making his live debut with a London band and continuing the family's musical legacy.
CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
In a stunning literary upset, CD Rose's experimental novel 'The Blind Accordionist' has claimed the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize, celebrating innovation in British fiction and challenging conventional storytelling.
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