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Elaine by Will Self review – all about my mother

An extraordinary portrait of a frustrated and furious 1950s American housewife, based on the diaries of Self’s mother

The Guardian - UK

We don't abuse our special needs son

I sat up in recognition when Gov. Walz was being accused of so-called anger and abuse when the opposite was true

Salon

Decades after Germany’s reunification, views still differ on its cultural divide

Letters: Ruth Strassl, born in West Germany, and John Green, who spent several years living in East Germany, respond to an article by Carolin Würfel

The Guardian - UK

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100 Bullets and Phoenix writers Brian Azzarello and Stephanie Phillips break down their twisty new sci-fi crime saga LIFE

Interview | Azzarello and Phillips on the ethics of immortality and more

GamesRadar

How to watch 'Killer Lies: Chasing A True Crime Con Man' online from anywhere

Stéphane Bourgoin interviewed over 70 convicted murderers... or so he claimed. Here's how to watch "Killer Lies: Chasing A True Crime Con Man" online from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

Spat breaks out between Liz Truss and author of new book about her on eve of publication

‘I have nothing more to add,’ quipped Sir Anthony Seldon

Evening Standard

Want to feel like a teenager again? Just dig out the books you were forced to read at school

All it takes is a few pages of Animal Farm and I’m 14 again, braces on my teeth and longing in my heart

The Guardian - UK

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OPINION - From Meghan's curtsey to the Queen's odd habits: 21 things we learnt from Craig Brown's new royal book

A new biography sees the royal writer turn his attention to the late Queen Elizabeth II. From washing up gloves to old-school selfies, Harriet Addison rounds up the most surprising revelations

Evening Standard

Background For Love by Helen Wolff – a startling tale of romance from a great proponent of translated fiction

All publishing can be seen as a kind of translation. Sometimes from one language to another but also from one place to another, one time to another, one reader to another.

The Conversation

Liz Truss secretly mocked Rishi Sunak with ‘Russhi’ nickname for not doing enough to oppose Putin

Truss believed Sunak was guilty of ‘screwing’ her with ‘vicious attacks’ on her by his team

The Independent UK

My Good Bright Wolf by Sarah Moss review – trauma response

An important memoir about the reverberations of a difficult childhood is marred by self-critical asides

The Guardian - UK

Bookshop.org launches secondhand book buy-back scheme that will rival Amazon

Books can be exchanged for credit in the ground-breaking new scheme

The Independent UK

The Watermark by Sam Mills review – a time-travelling romp

Two lovers are trapped in a series of books, tumbling through different eras and genres, in this superb metafictional adventure

The Guardian - UK

A Voyage around the Queen by Craig Brown review: a fun, fizzy collection of recollections

Tales about Elton John and Marilyn Monroe. Anecdotes about lipstick and curtseys. Gossip about Princess Anne. Brown’s new book about the late Queen Elizabeth is a portrait of a very odd life, says Harriet Addison

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Bookshop.org launches buy-back scheme for secondhand books

Bookloop will allow customers to trade books they own for credit to use on the online retailer’s website, with accumulated royalties being distributed to authors

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Promotes Literacy Across States

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library promotes literacy through book giveaways, inspired by her father's story. Join the mission to spread the joy of reading!

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world

Dolly Parton’s father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read

The Independent UK

Melania Trump’s newly-unveiled book cover design raises eyebrows

The memoir, set to be released on October 1, is described by her office as ‘a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence’

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The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss considered cutting NHS cancer care to pay for tax cuts, claims new book

Truss at 10: How Not to Be Prime Minister claims the then PM suggested severe spending cuts to fill financial black hole

The Independent UK

Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller but later saw his company overtaken by the rise of Amazon

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth Didn't Make It to Prince Philip's Bedside Before He Died

"He died before the Queen could be called."

Guitar World

“We shared the experience of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life”: The final track Eddie and Alex Van Halen wrote together will feature on highly anticipated new audiobook memoir

The drummer's upcoming book is a “love letter” to his brother, offering an “intimate and open account” of their personal and musical relationship – and it will include the last song they worked on together

Marie Claire

Prince Harry Decides Not To Add Anything New to the Paperback Edition of His Tell-All Memoir ‘Spare’

The Duke of Sussex’s choice is widely considered to be a step toward reconciliation with the royal family.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss wanted to sign eye-watering energy deal that would have cost bill-payers £30bn extra

A poor-value deal negotiated by Liz Truss nearly cost the country £130bn, book claims

The Independent UK

Liz Truss considered scrapping all NHS cancer treatment after crashing economy, book claims

New book by Sir Anthony Seldon features interviews with insiders from the Truss government

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