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5 Dua Lipa book club picks that prove she’s the queen of trendsetting literary taste

The Grammy winning singer has been announced as a curater at the London Literature Festival

The Independent UK

Early draft of Bob Dylan lyrics discovered inside Allen Ginsberg book

Page apparently fell out of the book that once belonged to Dylan’s close friend, Sally Grossman

The Independent UK

Under Water by Tara Menon review – love, loss and a longing for the ocean

This debut about female friendship and environmental fragility set after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand is strong on grief, but the storytelling remains uneven

The Guardian - UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

Let’s get metaphysical! Existentialist cinema is back, if anyone cares

The philosophy was embraced by film noir, the French New Wave and modern hitmen questioning life’s purpose. Now dust off your turtlenecks, for Sirāt and a new version of Albert Camus’ The Stranger look set to make ennui on-trend again

The Guardian - UK

Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split

Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – technology offers perpetrators both tools and cover, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK

Family of Virginia Giuffre call on King to meet with them during US state visit

It comes after US congressman Ro Khanna wrote to Charles on Monday also urging him to meet survivors.

Evening Standard

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Prince Philip "Wasn't Fooled" By One of Diana's Claims and Was Proven Right After Her Death, Says Royal Author

“Feeling that too much had been revealed, he was not impressed.”

Marie Claire

Prime Video's new series looks like a soaring, magical experience

The House of the Spirits nears

Does anyone think Matt Goodwin’s book on Britain’s demise is a publishing sensation? I mean, other than him

Who needs critics when the Reform man is so adept at patting his own back, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Landmark losses for Meta and YouTube as big tech misses the point

Meta claims social media addiction isn’t real. Juries disagree

The Guardian - US

HBO's Head Honcho Has A Response For All Those Naysayers Who Think The Harry Potter Movies 'Just Came Out'

Is it too soon after the Harry Potter movies?

Cinemablend

‘Hope, insight and burning humanity’: 2026 International Booker prize shortlist announced

The six finalists include Marie NDiaye and Yáng Shuāng-zǐ alongside Daniel Kehlmann’s second nomination for the £50,000 prize

The Guardian - UK

Your Retirement Needs a Sketchbook, Not Just a Spreadsheet: This Book Focuses on Your Life Goals Rather Than the Math

"Your Retirement Sketchbook" focuses on the hardest part of retirement planning — figuring out what your retirement life will look like.

Kiplinger

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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 breathtaking interrogation of family, connection and memory

Marie Claire

Princess Margaret Once Told a Royal Biographer That She Knew Exactly What the Problem Was in Charles and Diana’s Marriage

The late Queen's sister understood what Diana was going through after her own divorce.

Marie Claire

Prince William "Strengthened" His Relationship With Dad King Charles Following Several "External Battles," Says Royal Expert

"While The King loves both his sons equally..."

Marie Claire

Prince William "Frustrated" Royal Aides Regarding a "Pretty Embarrassing" Issue, Per Royal Biographer

"William seemed to have the attitude that his grandmother had given him a free pass."

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Marie Claire

Prince Charles Asked a Friend If It's Possible to "Fall in Love After You're Married" Ahead of Diana Wedding, Per New Royal Book

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers notes that both Charles and Diana had "serious doubts" about their engagement.

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa as curator for London Literature Festival

She says reading has ‘anchored me through every chapter of my life’

The Guardian - UK

Dua Lipa to curate London literature festival at Southbank Centre

The British pop star will lead the 2026 London literature festival in collaboration with her Service95 book club, as part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations

Evening Standard

Dua Lipa to curate 2026 London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre

The chart-topping pop star, 30, follows the likes of musician Self-Esteem in arranging the festival’s line-up.

International Business Times UK

2028 or Never: The Realistic Timeline for The Winds of Winter That May Never Exist

George R.R. Martin's The Winds of Winter has barely moved in four years, despite the author claiming to be three-quarters done with the colossal manuscript.

Marie Claire

King Charles "Questioned" Princess Diana's "Motives" When It Came to One Key "Parenting" Decision, According to a Former Royal Aide

"Does she do it just to spite me?"

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99 Funny And Witty Memes About Reading That Might Inspire You To Open A Book

Loving books often comes with a few very relatable habits. There’s the ever-growing pile of unread titles, the tendency to buy more anyway, and the emotional investment in fictional characters that can feel a little too real. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. We’ve rounded up…

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