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‘An explosion of talent’: Iain Banks’s The Wasp Factory at 40
The Guardian· 1 day agoIt was 1984, and the publisher Macmillan was holding a small event for booksellers, and had invited a tiny handful of journalists along as well. The author’s editor, James Hale, was thrilled ...
VIP Taylor Swift ticket holders get obstructed view – are pricey packages worth the cash?
The Guardian· 1 day agoComplaints from Taylor Swift fans who paid £660 each for premium concert seats but say their views were blocked by stage equipment have thrown the spotlight on “VIP” tickets and exactly what ...
Reality Is Imploding in This Post-Pandemic, Fever-Dream Novel
New York Times· 1 day agoLaura van den Berg’s new book, “State of Paradise,” sends readers down surreal portals to ask: How do we distinguish reality from its opposite — whatever that might be? Ruth Franklin is the author of “Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life.”
The Lasting Harm by Lucia Osborne-Crowley review – legacy of abuse
The Guardian· 1 day agoHaving watched from the press box as the case descended into a media circus, Lucia Osborne-Crowley begins by promising to put the victims back at the heart of the story, tracing the impact of ...
‘I thought writing was a stupid hobby’ - Co Down crime fiction novelist Claire McGowan on turning...
The Irish News· 1 day agoJenny Lee chats to Rostrevor novelist Claire McGowan about her latest murderous mystery, Truth Truth...
Croydon locals rally to save Shirley Library from closure
Sutton and Croydon Guardian via Yahoo News UK· 1 day agoResidents have called for Croydon Council to reconsider plans to close Shirley Library, claiming it...
Roblox and Fortnite are destroying video games as we know it - Reader’s Feature
Metro· 1 day agoBy reader Feverbean The reader’s features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or...
GTA 4 is still the best Grand Theft Auto and needs a remake - Reader’s Feature
Metro· 2 days agoI would absolutely love to see Rockstar do a remake or remaster with modern graphics and controls....
Garth Risk Hallberg’s The Second Coming: Bigger isn’t always better
The Irish Times· 2 days agoA big, dense, frustrating novel stuffed full of brilliant writing and excessive minutiae in almost...
HARK! The Sound of Stories at Darlington Library
Skiddle· 2 days agoHARK!: The Sound of Stories features live story-inspired music, along with readings from the texts that inspired the tunes. Each extra-long set will...