Daily Cartoon: Friday, April 10th

Daily Cartoon: Friday, April 10th

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Where to start with: Muriel Spark | Books

Where to start with: Muriel Spark | Books

Next week marks 20 years since the death of the Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist Muriel Spark. She was best known for her 22 novels – uncanny, astute and... Read more »
Helen DeWitt turns down 5k Windham-Campbell prize over promotional requirements | Books

Helen DeWitt turns down $175k Windham-Campbell prize over promotional requirements | Books

US writer Helen DeWitt has spoken out after being chosen as one of the original eight recipients of this year’s Windham-Campbell writing prizes, worth $175,000 (£130,000) each, but ultimately having to turn... Read more »
Where to start with: Muriel Spark | Books

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, April 9th

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Overnight by Dan Richards audiobook review – an immersive journey into the night worker’s world | Books

Overnight by Dan Richards audiobook review – an immersive journey into the night worker’s world | Books

‘To stay out late, to remain awake and mobile from dusk till dawn, to walk the streets all night as Charles Dickens did during a bout of insomnia in 1860, is to... Read more »
Where to start with: Muriel Spark | Books

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals her true identity | Books

The bestselling thriller writer known as Freida McFadden has revealed her real identity, ending years of speculation about the author behind a string of hugely popular novels. McFadden, whose books include bestseller... Read more »
The Writer and the Traitor by Robert Verkaik review – the strange case of Graham Greene and Kim Philby | History books

The Writer and the Traitor by Robert Verkaik review – the strange case of Graham Greene and Kim Philby | History books

At the Café Royal in Regent Street in 1944 three intelligence officers bent over their plates while Europe held its breath. Outside, London braced for D-day. Inside, Graham Greene announced that he... Read more »
British novelist Gwendoline Riley wins a 5k Windham-Campbell prize | Books

British novelist Gwendoline Riley wins a $175k Windham-Campbell prize | Books

British novelist Gwendoline Riley is among eight writers set to receive $175,000 (£130,000) each in recognition of their life’s work. Australian playwright S Shakthidharan, known as Shakthi, is also among those selected... Read more »
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 8th

Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 8th

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