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JK Rowling thanks Harry Potter fans as 'Cursed Child' script released
Harry Potter fans have been waiting nine years for this moment and it seems they were as keen as ever to snap up the next installment in the wizarding saga.Harry Potter fans have been waiting nine years for this moment and it seems they were as keen as ever to snap up the next installment in the wizarding saga.
'To Kill A Mockingbird' author Harper Lee dies aged 89
The American author Harper Lee, who wrote one of the country’s best known literary classics “To Kill A Mockingbird”, has died aged 89. Her death wasThe American author Harper Lee, who wrote one of the country’s best known literary classics “To Kill A Mockingbird”, has died aged 89. Her death was
Writing your way out of a Romanian prison
Prosecutors in Romania are trying to establish if some prisoners jailed for corruption and fraud are claiming authorship of books to get theirProsecutors in Romania are trying to establish if some prisoners jailed for corruption and fraud are claiming authorship of books to get their
Pope Francis uses new book to call for more compassion within the Church
Pope Francis has called for Roman Catholic leaders to be “compassionate shepherds to a wounded humanity”. The message comes in the publication of aPope Francis has called for Roman Catholic leaders to be “compassionate shepherds to a wounded humanity”. The message comes in the publication of a
Mein Kampf returns: read-between-the-lines version
Hitler’s opus ‘Mein Kampf’ is back in stores in Germany now for the first time since 1945, one of history’s most notorious works, republished with aHitler’s opus ‘Mein Kampf’ is back in stores in Germany now for the first time since 1945, one of history’s most notorious works, republished with a
Egyptian novelist Gamal Al Ghitani dies
Renowned Egyptian novelist and journalist Gamal Al Ghitani died on Sunday at a hospital in Cairo where he had been in a coma for more than threeRenowned Egyptian novelist and journalist Gamal Al Ghitani died on Sunday at a hospital in Cairo where he had been in a coma for more than three
Iran boycotts Frankfurt Book Fair over Salman Rushdie appearance
Iran is boycotting this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair because of an appearance by British Indian author Salman Rushdie. He was the subject of anIran is boycotting this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair because of an appearance by British Indian author Salman Rushdie. He was the subject of an
The Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell creator of Inspector Kurt Wallander has died
The Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell has died of cancer at the age of 67. The author revealed he had the illness in a newspaper column last yearThe Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell has died of cancer at the age of 67. The author revealed he had the illness in a newspaper column last year
#Piggate: Lurid claims about David Cameron capture imagination of British press
A colourful biography of Britain’s prime minister written by a former friend who was once the biggest donor to David Cameron’s Conservative partyA colourful biography of Britain’s prime minister written by a former friend who was once the biggest donor to David Cameron’s Conservative party
Nigeria: girl, 9, writes book on terrorism after meeting displaced children
Splendour Joe Abisoye is no ordinary nine year old. A trip to a camp for displaced civilians in her country’s north made such an impression on theSplendour Joe Abisoye is no ordinary nine year old. A trip to a camp for displaced civilians in her country’s north made such an impression on the
Oldest fragments of the Koran found in Birmingham, UK
A British university says fragments of a Koran manuscript found in its library were from one of the oldest surviving copies of the Islamic text inA British university says fragments of a Koran manuscript found in its library were from one of the oldest surviving copies of the Islamic text in
How young translators are helping knit European culture together
Europe’s babel-like patchwork of languages has, on the face of it, made communication and understanding a constant issue. To deal with it the EU hasEurope’s babel-like patchwork of languages has, on the face of it, made communication and understanding a constant issue. To deal with it the EU has
Found in translation: One minute with David Konečný
In this bonus interview we chat to David Konečný, photographer for Czech publishing house Vetrne Mlyny. Find out more about a project to boost theIn this bonus interview we chat to David Konečný, photographer for Czech publishing house Vetrne Mlyny. Find out more about a project to boost the
HarperCollins wipes Israel off the map
HarperCollins has come under fire after it published an atlas that omits the state of Israel from the Middle East. The map was printed showingHarperCollins has come under fire after it published an atlas that omits the state of Israel from the Middle East. The map was printed showing
Finnish-themed Frankfurt Book Fair opens in Germany
The world’s biggest book exposition is underway in Germany. The Frankfurt Book Fair expects 300,000 visitors between now and Sunday. The guest ofThe world’s biggest book exposition is underway in Germany. The Frankfurt Book Fair expects 300,000 visitors between now and Sunday. The guest of
Book claims to definitively prove identity of Jack the Ripper
The identity of Jack the Ripper, one of the of the greatest murder mysteries for more than 100 years, has been solved beyond doubt, according to aThe identity of Jack the Ripper, one of the of the greatest murder mysteries for more than 100 years, has been solved beyond doubt, according to a
Trierweiler book tops bestseller list
The book by the ex-partner of the French president Francois Hollande has sold out and is being auctioned on eBay for up to 100 euros. Thanks ForThe book by the ex-partner of the French president Francois Hollande has sold out and is being auctioned on eBay for up to 100 euros. Thanks For
Game of Thrones' George RR Martin writes touching letter to 13-year-old fan
George RR Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book series, has written to a 13-year-old fan promising to donate 10,000 USD of his own money to aGeorge RR Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book series, has written to a 13-year-old fan promising to donate 10,000 USD of his own money to a
Timothy Geithner’s “Stress Test”: choosing between “bad” and “worse”
He was one of the most influential individuals who prevented the US financial system from collapsing and who went on to become Secretary of theHe was one of the most influential individuals who prevented the US financial system from collapsing and who went on to become Secretary of the
Game of Thrones’ George R.R. Martin unveils cover of new book
Famed author George RR Martin has unveiled on his blog the final cover of his new book set in the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ (ASOIAF)Famed author George RR Martin has unveiled on his blog the final cover of his new book set in the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ (ASOIAF)
Poland breaks book domino chain world record
A Guinness World Record for a domino chain made of books was set by Czestochowa School of Economics in southern Poland. The domino chain of fiveA Guinness World Record for a domino chain made of books was set by Czestochowa School of Economics in southern Poland. The domino chain of five
'It's Kind of a Funny Story' author Ned Vizzini dies at age 32
Best-selling young adult fiction writer Ned Vizzini, whose 2006 semi-autobiographical novel “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” won plaudits for itsBest-selling young adult fiction writer Ned Vizzini, whose 2006 semi-autobiographical novel “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” won plaudits for its
Obama and daughters go big on books on Small Business Saturday
President Barack Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, went on what has become an annual book shopping spree on Saturday. They stopped at aPresident Barack Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, went on what has become an annual book shopping spree on Saturday. They stopped at a
Rare Pilgrims' book sets record at auction
What’s thought to be the first ever book printed in what is now the United States has fetched a record $14 million at auction. The tiny “Bay PsalmWhat’s thought to be the first ever book printed in what is now the United States has fetched a record $14 million at auction. The tiny “Bay Psalm
New Asterix adventure, new team
After eight years the indomitable little Gaul Asterix is back with a new adventure, ‘Asterix and the Picts’, which is set in Scotland. The famousAfter eight years the indomitable little Gaul Asterix is back with a new adventure, ‘Asterix and the Picts’, which is set in Scotland. The famous
Sweden: Morrissey releases autobiography
Steven Patrick Morrissey, known to all as “Morrissey”, was in Gothenburg, Sweden on Thursday for an exclusive book signing of his eagerly awaitedSteven Patrick Morrissey, known to all as “Morrissey”, was in Gothenburg, Sweden on Thursday for an exclusive book signing of his eagerly awaited
Brazilian book bonanza in Frankfurt followed by the favela
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle welcomed Brazil’s Vice-President Michel Temer to the Frankfurt Book Fair as the 65th annual literature festGerman Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle welcomed Brazil’s Vice-President Michel Temer to the Frankfurt Book Fair as the 65th annual literature fest
American novelist Elmore Leonard dies at 87
American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard dies at the age of 87. According to his official web page Elmore passed away on Tuesday morningAmerican novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard dies at the age of 87. According to his official web page Elmore passed away on Tuesday morning
World's oldest Torah found in Italy
The world’s oldest known complete Torah scroll may have been found in Bologna University Library. The sheepskin document dates from around 1155, andThe world’s oldest known complete Torah scroll may have been found in Bologna University Library. The sheepskin document dates from around 1155, and
'The Little Prince' who never grows old
‘The Little Prince’ may be aging fast, but its youthful idealism remains as pertinent as ever. First published in 1943, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s‘The Little Prince’ may be aging fast, but its youthful idealism remains as pertinent as ever. First published in 1943, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s