Jennette McCurdy follows her bestselling memoir with a darkly comic fiction debut, 'Half His Age', dissecting family trauma and a toxic student-teacher affair. A masterclass in unpicking psychological wounds.
Karen Palmer fled her abusive ex-husband in 1989, taking her two daughters and creating new identities in a 'DIY witness protection' scheme. Her memoir reveals the decades of fear and ultimate survival.
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Benjamin Wood wins fiction prize for 'Seascraper', Sarah Perry takes nonfiction for 'Death of an Ordinary Man'. Discover the full list of winners and shortlists for the prestigious UK book awards.
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England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
Australian author Craig Silvey, known for 'Jasper Jones', faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He was granted bail and will return to court next month.
Acclaimed novelist Arturo Pérez-Reverte accuses the Spanish Royal Academy of abandoning its mission, claiming social media influencers now hold more sway over language than literary giants. Discover the full critique.
Australian author Craig Silvey, famed for 'Jasper Jones', faces court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Bail granted with strict conditions.
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Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass speaker withdrawals and resignations. Read the full story.
Sociologist James Muldoon's new book explores the emotional risks of AI companions, from privacy issues to addiction, urging regulation for our synthetic relationships.
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass withdrawal of over 180 participants, triggered by the disinvitation of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival board has resigned.
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Journalist James Nestor's deep dive into breathing science, 'The Pulmonaut', sells over 3 million copies. Discover how ancient practices and modern research created a global wellness phenomenon.
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The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
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Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board cancels Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation. Over 180 writers withdraw in protest.
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board disinvites Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a free speech crisis and mass withdrawals.
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The British Library acquires the archive of Ronald Blythe, author of Akenfield, preserving a unique century of literary rural history for researchers and readers. Explore the legacy.
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Explore Joanna Kavenna's uncategorisable novel 'Seven', a madcap journey across Europe that questions our attempts to define reality. Discover its unique blend of satire and philosophy.
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, joining a major boycott over the cancellation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the full story behind the festival's crisis.
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Award-winning journalist Peter Greste withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest against the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah, warning that silencing voices aids extremists.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld's latest work for The Guardian hilariously critiques the modern trend of 'performative reading' for social media clout. Discover the witty observation on contemporary book culture.
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Bible sales in the UK surged 134% since 2019, reaching £6.3m in 2025. Research links this to a 50% rise in church attendance, led by young people exploring spirituality.
Explore how literary giants like Orwell, Atwood, and Philip K. Dick foresaw our present reality of mass surveillance, 'MAGA', and digital kipple. What can we learn from their prophetic visions?
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