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Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors at the Menier Chocolate Factory review: toothless show lacks bite

2/5 Despite a talented cast, this Dracula spoof entirely misses the jugular

Evening Standard

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins review – second Hunger Games prequel is not for the faint-hearted

Moments of lyricism and literary flourishes help to leaven the grimness as the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, eventual mentor to Katniss Everdeen, takes centre stage

The Guardian - UK

Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling

The Nobel laureate’s wonderful new novel connects a trio of east African teens as they come of age, moving from small-scale dramas to wide-ranging social panoramas

The Guardian - UK

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Gwyneth Paltrow Proves the Boho-Chic Trend Revival Is for Minimalists With a Sheer Sweater Dress

The Goop founder updated the nostalgic trend with an understated mini dress.

Marie Claire

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stops amid shutdown vote backlash

Senate majority leader cites security concerns as fury grows over New Yorker’s support for Republican funding bill

The Guardian - US

Chuck Schumer Forced to Postpone Book Tour After Turning on Dems in Funding Vote Prompts 'Security Concerns'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been forced to postpone his book tour due to "security concerns" stemming from planned protests at multiple events Schumer was scheduled to attend.

Latin Times

What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?

In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts

The Independent UK

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From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’

Most readers hear “pride and prejudice” and immediately think of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, that salty-sweet confection of romance and irony with a fairy-tale ending.

The Conversation

Norwegian writer Dag Solstad dies aged 83

A hugely influential novelist and critic, Solstad won the Norwegian Critics prize three times, and his work was translated by Haruki Murakami

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Wife May Not Distribute Memoir in Which She Accuses Ex-Husband of Abuse, Because That May Harm Child

From Clark v. Clark, decided Mar. 5 by South Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Paula Thomas, joined by Judges Blake… The post Ex-Wife May Not Distribute Memoir in Which She Accuses Ex-Husband of Abuse, Because That May Harm Child appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Michael Morpurgo recalls Putin encounter that made a ‘shiver go down my spine’

‘This reception was extraordinary and strange,’ author said

The Independent UK

How To End a Story: Collected Diaries by Helen Garner review – the greatest journals since Virginia Woolf’s

The Australian writer’s decision to publish her diaries in her own lifetime – subjecting herself to scorching observations on self-doubt and unravelling marriages – makes for a wonderfully rich and rewarding read

The Guardian - UK

Bookish: How Reading Shapes Our Lives by Lucy Mangan review – never lost for words

The TV critic’s sequel to her memoir Bookworm recounts a life shaped by literature with plenty of Sue Townsend snark

The Guardian - UK

Ballet Black: Shadows review – killer moves in a dance adaptation of murderous blockbuster

Oyinkan Braithwaite’s novel My Sister, the Serial Killer is the inspiration for Cassa Pancho’s dramatic ballet, accompanied by Chanel DaSilva’s A Shadow Work

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Murder the Truth by David Enrich review – disturbing read on effort to undo free speech in US

Book delves in to network of Trump, government members and ultra-rich to overturn Times v Sullivan

The Guardian - UK

Stories of Ireland by Brian Friel review – a solid gold treat

Originally published in 1979, this tremendous set of stories by the great Irish playwright is full of country folk looking to make their mark

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Bowieland; Deep Cuts; The Inalienable Right – review

A Bowie travelogue following in his footsteps; a charming debut novel for music lovers of a certain age; and a stirring snapshot of gay life in the 80s

Evening Standard

Harry’s immigration files to be released publicly, US court rules

Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents as part of an ongoing Freedom of Information request.

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The Guardian - UK

Whistleblower’s exposé of the cult of Zuckerberg reveals peril of power-crazy tech bros

Meta’s attempt to silence ex-employee Sarah Wynn-Williams has drawn attention to its work on stifling freedom of expression in China

The Guardian - UK

Róisín Lanigan: ‘I moved to London and got bedbugs’

The Northern Irish journalist turned author on writing a haunted house novel for the rental age, her trick for capturing dialogue and favourite millennial reads

The Guardian - UK

Judgy kids, road-trips and ‘epic scenes of female masturbation’: welcome to the new midlife crisis novel

Coined to define the ennui of mid-30s men, the midlife crisis has evolved, says Benjamin Markovits, bringing a boom in sharp writing about messy middle age

Creative Bloq

14 pro tips for creating eye-catching book cover design

Expert tips from a manga artist and typography expert, for stunning book covers of any genre.

Radio France Internationale

African book fair in Paris celebrates diversity of diaspora voices

The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers.

The Guardian - UK

Nova Scotia House by Charlie Porter review – radical visions of gay 90s London

Memories of love and heartbreak during the Aids epidemic are brought vividly to life in this exhilarating, risk-taking debut

International Business Times

Meta Strives To Stifle Ex-employee Memoir

Meta wants to derail a freshly released memoir by a former employee whose scandalous allegations the tech giant argues are untrue and should never have been published.

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