Oprah Book Club Author Abraham Verghese Reads the Covenant of Water Excerpt
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Book excerpt: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese
The multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy was a New York Times bestseller, and an Oprah's Book Club pick.CBS News - Entertainment -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Top stories -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
David Squires on … FA Cup meddling, big clubs reading the room and Luton elites
Our cartoonist on the scrapping of replays, fixture congestion, drama at Wembley and that Nottingham Forest statement. Get yourself a copy of this cartoon in the Guardian Print StoreLike what David does? Consider supporting our journalism Continue ...The Guardian - World -
Sophie Kinsella, "Shopaholic" book series author, reveals brain cancer
The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.CBS News - Entertainment -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Top stories -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
April Simpkins publishes daughter Cheslie Kryst's posthumous book, "By the Time You Read This"
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, ...CBS News - Top stories -
April Simpkins publishes daughter Cheslie Kryst's posthumous book "By the Time You Read This"
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Read Your Way Through Accra
Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites.The New York Times - Top stories -
New York’s Hottest Club Is a Literary Event
These days, readings in the city can require tickets and be just as hard to get into as a trendy restaurant.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York -
An Expert’s Must-Read List of Gardening Newsletters
A horticulture expert shares his must-read list.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
An Expert’s Must-Read List of Gardening Newsletters
A horticulture expert shares his must-read list.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 millionABC News - Top stories -
Driver Kills 2 Children at Birthday Party at Swan Boat Club, Michigan
An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother were killed, and 15 others were injured, when the driver drove through a wall at a boat club, the police said.The New York Times - Top stories -
Shota Imanaga joins Fergie Jenkins, Dennis Eckersley in unique Cubs club
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga may have given up his first earned runs of the season in Saturday’s win over the Miami Marlins, but he was still able to continue his historic start to the 2024 campaign.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Best golf deals ahead of Memorial Day: Rangefinders, balls, clubs and more
We found the best deals on Callaway, Wilson, TaylorMade and more top-rated golf gear ahead of Memorial Day.CBS Sports - Sports -
You can now read daily transcripts of the Trump trial, here's how
While you still can't watch the trial of former President Donald Trump, you can now read daily transcripts of the historic hush money proceedings, the New York Court System announced Monday.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Meloni of censorship
Writer of book about Mussolini claims PM is trying to rewrite history and failing to adequately condemn fascismFinancial Times - Business - Italy -
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Meloni of censorship
Writer of book about Mussolini claims PM is trying to rewrite history and failing to adequately condemn fascismFinancial Times - World - Italy -
VR Action JRPG Soul Covenant is out now on Meta Quest, PSVR 2, and PC
Dying isn’t the end in Soul Covenant, and it’s a theme that developer Thirdverse wants you to think about.VentureBeat - Tech -
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.The New York Times - World -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Debanking complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge
Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been upheldFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Thames Water pushes up spending plan to almost £20bn
Troubled utility asks regulator to approve higher expenditure alongside potential rise to billsFinancial Times - Business -
Water 'feels unsafe' amid tonnes of sewage spills
More than 20 million tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater is spilled into NI waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
The Sinking Arizona Town Where Water and Politics Collide
Democrats see an opening to win back rural Trump voters fed up with their groundwater being pumped by huge farms.The New York Times - Top stories -
Investors fear Thames Water contagion, Barclays says
A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey findsFinancial Times - Business -
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley set for film of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus will direct film adaptation of Pointless presenter’s bestselling mystery book about a group of septuagenarian sleuths. Three of the four leading roles in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery book have now been ...The Guardian - World -
Antony: I was provoked by Coventry players – I cupped my ears to defend my club
Manchester United’s under-fire winger Antony has defended his “heat of the moment” reaction at Wembley as Erik ten Hag claimed his £85 million signing was responding to “provocation” from Coventry players.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Sophie Kinsella, ‘Shopaholic’ Author,’ Says She Has Brain Cancer
The author of the best-selling book series said she had been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, after a diagnosis in 2022.The New York Times - Health -
Italian author accuses state broadcaster of censorship of antifascist monologue
Outcry over cancellation of Antonio Scurati’s Rai talkshow appearance as note says move was taken ‘for editorial reasons’. A high-profile Italian author has accused Rai of censorship after his antifascist monologue was abruptly stopped from being ...The Guardian - World -
Transcript: Author David Sanger on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Sanger, New York Times correspondent anauthor of "New Cold Wars," that aired on April 21, 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff's deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say
Idaho sheriff’s deputy died after being shot by a driver during a traffic stop.ABC News - Top stories -
Transcript: Author David Sanger on "Face the Nation," April 21, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Sanger, New York Times correspondent anauthor of "New Cold Wars," that aired on April 21, 2024.CBS News - Politics -
Video shows Florida authorities wrangling huge alligator at Air Force base
Footage shows wildlife authorities trying to rein in a large alligator that wandered onto MacDill Air Force Base.CBS News - Top stories - Florida