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Rare Harry Potter book bought for 30p from library set to sell for staggering amount

A library decided it was too damaged to lend out so sold it for pennies

Bristol Post

Glasgow teen who wrote children's book given top award for helping others

Melissa Cassidy, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, utilised her passion for writing to help raise awareness of the difficulties people with disabilities face in today's society.

Glasgow Live

Harry Potter book bought from library for 30p is ultra-rare first edition worth £5k

The collector, who bought the book for pennies, kept it stashed away in a box at his home, before the unlikely treasure was discovered by his family after he passed away

Daily Mirror

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Irvine Welsh: Having sensitivity readers is not about fear of being cancelled

The Scottish writer, 64, said having sensitivity proofreaders was to ensure his work does not ‘wound or misrepresent’ certain demographics.

The Independent UK

Jean Carroll's Libel Lawsuit Against Donald Trump for His 2019 Statements Can Go Forward

From Judge Lewis Kaplan's opinion today in Carroll v. Trump (S.D.N.Y.): This is a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against President Donald Trump, as he then was, for statements Mr. Trump made in June 2019 shortly after Ms. Carroll publicly accused him of sexual assault. In those…

Reason

Harry and Sandra Redknapp awkwardly celebrated WRONG wedding anniversary a year early

Former football manager and player Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra married in June 1968, but got their dates mixed up for their milestone anniversary meaning they celebrated it a year early

Daily Mirror

Between two books, a revelatory social history

In the mapping of social change over the last half century, two books written by journalists stand out

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A Good Girl's Guide To Murder TV Series: What We Know About The YA Adaptation

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is coming to television soon enough. Here is what we know so far.

Cinemablend

This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

Newsroom.co.nz

How 1920s high society fashion pushed gender boundaries through 'freaking' parties

The 1920s brought about a rise in androgynous fashion among a high society set that broke boundaries and caused controversy. This drew on a subculture that had existed for decades, perhaps centuries, but after the first world war gender-bending fashions became front page news.

The Conversation

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 24, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2023 Circana.

Tribune News Service

Dublin author calls for personal apology after Arts Council's €25,000 grant mistake

"I just had so much relief and joy and gratitude and I started telling people, I was celebrating - and then a half an hour later I got the email saying sorry, that was an error"

Dublin Live

The psychedelic tale of when Ministry's Al Jourgensen helped William Burroughs with an issue in his garden

This story is a must-read if you’re having problems with raccoons

Metal Hammer

Irai Anbu to bring out book on art of public speaking

Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu, who will be demitting office on Friday, will be coming out with a book on the art of public speaking shortly.

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The Guardian - UK

Where to start with: Iain Banks

He catapulted to fame with depraved, funny novel The Wasp Factory in 1984, but the much-loved Scottish writer had a parallel career as an influential sci-fi writer

Chicago Sun-Times

What’s more important than Russia?

Two gangsters, Putin and Prigozhin, face off in Russia. Meanwhile, our orange cat, Albert, is moving away.

The Guardian - AU

The Days Toppled Over by Vidya Madabushi review – the plight of Australia’s international students

This eye-opening novel follows an Indian woman’s search for her missing brother in Sydney

The Independent UK

Utah mom accused of poisoning husband before writing grief book is sued for $13m by his family

Kouri Richins was charged with first-degree murder last month

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow auction house puts rare collection of DC superhero comics under the hammer

The Brave and The Bold: A Single Owner Collection of DC Comics boasts a variety of the rarest books from the 1960s Silver Age through to modern day, featuring a number of famous characters.

Daily Record

Harry and Meghan's pal to release new tell-all book about monarchy's 'fight for survival'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussexes' royal biographer pal Omid Scobie is set to bring out a new bombshell book that will be a "penetrating investigation" into the future of the royal family.

The Guardian - UK

Woman at Point Zero review – fierce and lyrical fusion score underpins classic feminist story

A female prisoner’s experiences of patriarchal brutality are intensified by Bushra El-Turk’s music, skilfully combining Arabic and western instrumentation

Wales Online

Harry Potter book bought for 30p could now sell for £5,000

It is valued at between £3,000 and £5,000 but is likely to spark a bidding war

Manchester Evening News

Year six students to be given free books to help them transition into high school

'I think this will be an interesting campaign, I hope my it will help my son be more comfortable in school.'

Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie stuns in polka dot and floral dress and we're super obsessed with her simple hair accessory

Duchess Sophie's polka dot and floral dress is a favorite of hers and we've seen her sport it before - but we're living for her simple updo

Daily Mirror

'Being called gay or trans were insults at school - now I help people like me feel seen'

EXCLUSIVE: When author Harry Woodgate was at primary school, they said being called 'gay' or 'trans' were seen as insults with a lack of awareness of LGBTQ+ identity taught in the classroom - now, they are bringing these stories to the forefront for young children and their families

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