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Bus ride to equality, the wheels of change in Karnataka

The labelling of the Shakti scheme launched in Karnataka as a ‘freebie’ overlooks the socio-political framework where it operates

The Hindu

Texas county moves to restrict ‘explicit’ and ‘objectionable’ books at public libraries

The book ban occurs alongside the closure of dozens of school libraries in the Houston public school district

The Independent UK

'First' for Scots and Gaelic languages as LGBT children's book published

AN LGBT children’s book which is banned for sale in Russia has been translated into Scots and Gaelic in what publishers say is a first for the…

The National (Scotland)

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The Crying Room by Gretchen Shirm review – a beautiful study of mothers and daughters

Often unsettling and sensitive novel follows a thread of emotional repression through three generations of women

The Guardian - AU

Survey Reveals Book Genres And Settings That Easily Immerse Readers

Fantasy, romance, and historical fiction top the list, while WWII and the present day are popular settings.

Zenger

Man Booker Prize long list features 4 Irish writers, 4 debut novelists

Author Sebastian Barry is one of four Irish writers to make the long list for this year's Man Booker Prize

The Independent UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK

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#ReadWithMC Reviews 'The Spare Room'

Here's what our book club readers thought about Bartz's latest novel.

Marie Claire

Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel on Booker Prize longlist

London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' is among 13 books to make the cut for the 2023 Booker Prize longlist revealed on Tuesday, August 1. Kenya-born Maroo's novel, set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu, has been praised by the Booker judges for its use…

The Times of India

Sex and The City author Candace Bushnell once dated a 21-year-old and a 91-year-old in the same week

The writer detailed a whirlwind week involving a 21-year-old and a 91-year-old man

The Independent UK

Booker Prize 2023 longlist announced with 10 new authors in the running

The Booker Prize longlist for 2023 was announced on Tuesday, featuring 10 authors who have never before been in the running for the award.

Evening Standard

2023 Booker Prize longlist ‘defined by its freshness’ as nominees announced

Four Irish writers are included on this year’s list, making up a third of all nominees.

The Independent UK

Is a Life Lived through Art Really Lived at All?

The questions posed in Patrick deWitt’s The Librarianist feel personal and existential

The Walrus

Scottish author named on Booker Prize longlist

SCOTTISH author Martin MacInnes has been named on the Booker Prize longlist for 2023.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Booker Prize 2023: Longlist announced with 10 first-time nominees and a new record for Irish authors

Prestigious literature prize reveals 13 nominees for 2023 competition

The Guardian - UK

Booker prize reveals ‘original and thrilling’ 2023 longlist

Previously nominated authors Sebastian Barry, Tan Twan Eng and Paul Murray join 13-strong field including four debuts

The Guardian - UK

Irish writers, debuts – and groundbreaking sci-fi: the Booker longlist in depth

The personal meets the political in a list that includes dystopia and SF as well as little-known debuts

Newcastle Herald

'Books are my first love': New owner takes over city's last independent book store

Kathy Sloss has bought the Beaumont Street institution from long-time owners Amanda and Max Shirley.

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Behold, the optical illusion book we never know we needed

It looks gorgeous.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish book festival unveils line-up for 25th anniversary

SCOTLAND’S “national book town” has unveiled its full line-up for its annual book festival, which is returning for the 25th year ...

The Independent UK

Arthur children’s book faces ban in Florida after parent activist claims it will ‘damage souls’

Conservative activist took issue with book’s inclusion of ‘Spin the Bottle’ game

Marie Claire

King Charles Still Hasn’t Read ‘Spare,’ as It’s “So Hurtful” for Him

As the King plans to head to Balmoral for the royal family’s traditional end-of-summer getaway, will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle join him?

WhatToWatch

A Perfect Story cast: who's who in the Spanish romantic comedy

A Perfect Story cast — who's who in the Spanish romance series.

WhatToWatch

Wolf cast: who's who in the thriller series

Wolf is a chilling new series on BBC One. Here's everything you need to know about the cast.

The Guardian - UK

Short story collection by Pedro Almodóvar to be published next year

An English translation of 12 stories, which the Spanish film director calls his ‘fragmentary autobiography’, will come out next September

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