Book Reviews: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in US prisons
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Business - Financial Times
US Secret Service needs new leadership after attempt on Trump’s life, review finds
Bipartisan commission lists multiple failures that led to assassination attempt on former president in Pennsylvania in July4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes
Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Siri Hustvedt to write a book about her late husband Paul Auster
The American writer is 120 pages into a memoir about her relationship with the New York Trilogy author, entitled Ghost Stories. Siri Hustvedt has revealed that she is working on a memoir about her ...4 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Kate McKinnon to host National Book Awards next month. Jon Batiste will perform live
This year’s National Book Awards 75th anniversary ceremony won’t only be a celebration of literature4 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Former EU Official Who Clashed With Musk Defends Bloc's Digital Rule Book
Elon Musk’s public clash with the EU offered a chance to explain to Americans that the bloc’s new online content law isn’t aimed at suppressing free speech, one of the law’s architects, Thierry ...4 days ago - European Union -
Tech - GameSpot
Amazon's New Full-Color Kindle Could Be A Game Changer For Comic Books
Kindle Colorsoft $280 | Save 20% with Eligible Trade-In | Releases October ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Plagiarism expert: Harris book shows 'sloppy writing habits,' not 'wholesale fraud'
Plagiarism expert Jonathan Bailey said Vice President Harris’s 2009 book showed signs of “sloppy writing habits” but pushed back on claims that the Democratic nominee engaged in “wholesale fraud.” ...5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
6 Books About Nonmonogamy, Recommended by Therapists
These titles can offer insight, whether you’re polycurious or already exploring.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams
If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!. One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Cook latest England player inducted to ICC hall of fame Read our cricket newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel 91st over: Pakistan 259-5 (Rizwan 37, Salman 5) Carse has one slip, a gully ...5 days ago - Pakistan -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The week's bestselling books, Oct. 20
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
B1G Time: Ryan Day struggles in big games at Ohio State, but here's why that's not as concerning as you think
Day dropped to 2-6 in games against top-five teams with the loss to Oregon on Saturday5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...6 days ago - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene
Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 146 days ago - Apple -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
So depressed about Eras ending? Taylor Swift's new book might mend that broken heart
Taylor Swift marks the end of the Eras tour with the release of her first book, as well as two new formats for her 'Tortured Poets Department' album.6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Book Review: Single mother in her 50s falls hard for much younger man in Susan Minot’s latest novel
Ivy Cooper is in her early 50s, a single mother with a young son, Nicky6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Roberto Saviano to appear at Frankfurt book fair despite Italy delegation’s snub
Gomorrah author and Meloni critic’s non-inclusion in Italy’s lineup angers writers amid claims of censorship. The Gomorrah author Roberto Saviano will appear at the Frankfurt book fair this week ...6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Tori Amos' first children's book is an ode to inspiration
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children’s book she hopes will help young people forge their own paths of inspiration6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Book Review: Cop cold case unit pursues a rapist, foils a terrorist plot and tackles a 1947 murder
The LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit pursues the two-decades-old Pillowcase Rapist case and tackles the legendary Black Dahlia murder in “The Waiting,” the new Ballard and Bosch thriller by Michael Connelly6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories
When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I emerged painfully transformed from her books’: Han Kang readers on her Nobel literature prize
From penetrating words to images that linger in the mind, Han Kang readers tell us what her work means to them. The 2024 Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean novelist Han ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams
The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying reading. It’s always tempting to self-soothe when the far right is on the ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Children of the Pines review – David Lynch-style teen-angst horror takes a big leap
The emphasis is on the psychological in Joshua Morgan’s ambitious debut feature of family dysfunction, but it just doesn’t come together. In the prologue to Joshua Morgan’s debut feature, a mother ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Exclusive: Two men shot and wounded at Trump rally speak out about the attack
In an exclusive interview, two men who were shot and wounded at the Butler, Pa., rally in which a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump spoke about the attack, their injuries ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...October 14 - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals
The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Henry Winkler on winning third Emmy and releasing new children's book, "Detective Duck"
Legendary actor Henry Winkler, fresh off his third Emmy win for "Barry," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his latest children's book, "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole."October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which ...October 13