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'New' Terry Pratchett short story collection discovered

The beloved author of the Discworld series died in 2015. But a keen-eyed fan has uncovered 20 new works written by Pratchett under a pseudonym.

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Shaken and stirred: Why are the James Bond books being re-edited?

The news follows increased scrutiny in the publishing industry, especially after the Roald Dahl series recently underwent a similar review.

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France says "non" to UK changes to Roald Dahl children's books

While changes to the language of Roald Dahl's children's books in the UK have stirred controversy in the UK, French publishers have taken a different tact.

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Euroviews. Why declutter queen Marie Kondo giving up on tidying is a good thing

To clutter or not to clutter? Marie Kondo's “kind of given up” tidying at home, due to the birth of her third child.

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Art

Riad Sattouf wins French comic book festival award at Angouleme

Riad Sattouf has won the main prize at the International Comic Books Festival in France. But this year's event has been overshadowed by protests over artistic freedom of expression and graphic images some consider to be child pornography.

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Seriously injured author Hanif Kureishi gains new online following

His tweets, composed by voice recognition technology and with the help of his son and wife, have significantly boosted his online following and read like a beautiful stream of consciousness

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Author Bret Easton Ellis returns with his first novel in 13 years

One of the most controversial figures in modern culture returns with 'The Shards', Bret Easton Ellis' first novel in 13 years

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Miguel de Cervantes masterpiece 'Don Quixote' was first published on this day in 1604. Few novels can hope for such a long-lasting influence.

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As Pope Benedict is buried, will a tell-all book unearth dark secrets?

Archbishop Georg Gaenswein was one of Benedict's closest confidents. A new book by him promises to reveal the "dark manoeuvres" of his papacy.

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Why did an author fake their suicide on Facebook?

Susan Meachen's account posted news of her passing in 2020. This week, she rose from the dead.

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Feminist writer Fay Weldon dies, aged 91

The British writer was best known for her novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'

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Here are the highly-anticipated books to look out for in 2023

From fantasy, thriller to memoir, 2023 looks set to be a very busy year for the book lover

World News

Justification by clicks: Austrian monks point to the cloud

In the age of Instagram and Tik Tok the Admont Monastery in Styria, in the heart of Austria, has become one of the favourite scenes of influencers from all over the world.

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Top book tips this Christmas

Haven't bought all your Christmas gifts? We've got you covered...

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London Arabic bookshop set to close after nearly 45 years

The Middle Eastern specialist bookshop stands for freedom of thought and expression as well as cultural diversity.

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New book tells the story of electronic group Kraftwerk

Karl Bartos joined the group in 1974, now he tells the story of their musical journey.

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Writer heartbroken over failed book signing receives swell of support

Chelsea Banning spoke out after only two people attended the signing in a bookstore in Ohio.

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CULTURE RE-VIEW: A look back at this day in history

On 6 December 1933, federal judge John M. Woolsey ruled that Ulysses by James Joyce was not obscene.

Russia

Publishers fear chilling effect of Russian anti-LGBT, foreign agent la

Russia's new anti-LGTBI laws and laws against so-called 'foreign agents' have publishers worried that the arts have been left unprotected against possible censorship.

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What is Germany's Kulturpass?

The government is aiming to get young people out of their stay-at-home pandemic habits.