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The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley review – the laureate of bad relationships
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (1238+ words) The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley review " the laureate of bad relationships'The Guardian The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley review " the laureate of bad relationships Riley has always skewered cruelty with shattering exactitude. What's new in this story of two…...
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in March
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (555+ words) John Lanchester, Patmeena Sabit and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsI find it hard to read contemporary fiction while I'm in the middle of writing a novel, so…...
Under Water by Tara Menon review – love, loss and a longing for the ocean
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1047+ words) This debut about female friendship and environmental fragility set after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand is strong on grief, but the storytelling remains unevenThe underlying themes of this debut novel could hardly be more relevant. Marissa is working as a'travel writer…...
Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs review – the relationships that drove a genius
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1404+ words) Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs review " the relationships that drove a genius'The Guardian Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs review " the relationships that drove a genius A new biography puts Baldwin's sexuality " and the men he loved " front and centre Today, James Baldwin's…...
If You Can Ace This Ancient Mythology History Quiz, You *Definitely* Have An IQ Above 130
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (164+ words) If You Can Guess 91% Of These Ancient Mythology History Questions, You *Definitely* Have An IQ Above 130 We're talking more than Thor and Zeus. Most people know a bit about Greek mythology " and maybe some Norse too (shoutout to the Thor…...
The New York Times drops freelance journalist who used AI to write book review
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (213+ words) Writer and author Alex Preston said he "made a serious mistake" after a reader spotted similarities between his review and one that appeared in the Guardian The New York Times has cut ties with a freelance journalist after discovering he…...
‘Hope, insight and burning humanity’: 2026 International Booker prize shortlist announced
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (496+ words) The six finalists include Marie NDiaye and Y'ng Shu'ng-z" alongside Daniel Kehlmann's second nomination for the "50,000 prize Daniel Kehlmann, Marie NDiaye and Y'ng Shu'ng-z" are among the six authors shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker prize, as the award marks its…...
A Rebel and a Traitor by Rory Carroll review – the extraordinary story of Roger Casement
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (454+ words) A journalist tells the improbable tale of a British diplomat who worked to free Ireland " and paid the ultimate price Roger Casement had a life that defies categorisation: an imperial administrator who exposed imperial atrocities; a one-time diplomat for the…...
Transcription by Ben Lerner review – a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1225+ words) Transcription by Ben Lerner review " a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling'theguardian.com Transcription by Ben Lerner review " a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling Ranging from quantum mechanics to eating disorders to the nature of fiction, this is a…...
25 Spooky Reads To Keep You Up At Night
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (749+ words) Post approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team Atmosphere: gothic. Storyline: delicious. Main theme: feminine rage. What more can you want, honestly? This dark novel tips its hat to the classic Carmilla novel (if you haven't read that yet, GURL,…...