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Books We Love: Favorite fiction picks from NPR staffers

NPR

Books We Love: Favorite fiction picks from NPR staffers Several members of NPR's staff recommend fiction from this year's Books We Love list: "The Mighty Red," "Catalina," "Help Wanted," "Piglet" and "Mina's Matchbox." The book I want to talk about is "Mina's Matchbox." The book I'm recommending today is the debut novel from Lottie Hazell, "Piglet." RASCOE: Those recommendations, again, …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

How Red Army tried to identify Hitler's body in his bunker by checking his SOCKS: Author reveals how Soviets bungled discovery of Fuhrers' corpse and sparked wild theories he escaped Berlin

Daily Mail

For 79 years, the details surrounding Adolf Hitler's death have been the subject of intense speculation. Not least among the dazzling array of anomalies and curiosities in the investigation conducted by Soviet forensic experts, which Laurier analyses in his new book Le Cadavre d’Hitler, is the revelation that one of the 13 bodies discovered in the bunker was ruled out …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

CNN anchor cuts off GOP strategist griping that Dems pre-writing 'dystopian fan fiction'

Raw Story

A CNN anchor politely interjected as a Republican strategist bemoaned that Democrats are pre-writing "dystopian fan fiction" about President-elect Donald Trump's incoming pick to lead the FBI. Patel's statements became the topic of conversation Friday night on CNN's "The Source," with anchor Kaitlan Collins pointing to an interview in The Bulwark with Bannon, where Bannon said Patel is serious about …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Exclusive | Tortoise Under The Earth director Shishir Jha: 'I didn't want to tell this story in an informative fashion'

Hindustan Times

In Tortoise Under The Earth, Shishir Jha's striking feature film set in Jharkhand, we see a nameless tribal couple, played by Jagarnath Baskey and Mugli Baskey, as they recount a life lived by: through grief, perseverance and hope. Director Shishir Jha's Tortoise Under the Earth is available to watch on Mubi. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, director Shishir …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Hyderabad Book Fair 2nd day draws young readers

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The second day of the Hyderabad Book Fair was teeming with new and old readers, making their way to the stalls packed with books. The book delineates the history of Telugu cinema, which has evolved over a century, reflecting societal changes like wars, independence, land reforms, migration and the rise of the middle class. The book launch was followed …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

Wolf Hall house that stood in for Hampton Court Palace in the hit BBC drama could be yours for £2.5million

Daily Mail

With its imposing facade and stone-flagged great hall, it is a home fit for a king. Small wonder, then, that when the producers of Wolf Hall, the hit TV adaptation of Dame Hilary Mantel's historical novels, needed to recreate Hampton Court Palace, one of the houses they turned to was Barrow Court in Somerset. Barrow Court in Somerset was among …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Nicola Coughlan showcases her incredible curves in a skin-tight dress with plunging neckline for stunning post ahead of Doctor Who debut

Daily Mail

Nicola Coughlan showcased her incredible curves as she slipped into skin-tight dress for her latest Instagram post on Thursday. Nicola Coughlan, 37, showcased her incredible curves as she slipped into skin-tight dress for her latest Instagram post on Thursday The Bridgerton actress looked sensational in the grey jersey look which boasted a daringly plunging neckline and hugged every inch her …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair suffers heart failure, in critical condition

The Hindu

Renowned writer and Malayalam director M.T. According to the initial medical bulletin released by the hospital, the diagnosis is heart failure and is receiving intensive medical support, to optimize cardiac function and stabilize vital parameters. Saseendran said doctors treating Vasudevan Nair at a private hospital in Kozhikode would issue a medical bulletin later in the day. Earlier, Tourism Minister Muhammad …

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4 days ago

How James Earl Jones Found His Voice Through Silence

New York Times

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. The windshield glasses, increasingly snowy thatch of hair, marble eyes, occasional pair of suspenders and obvious geniality said “card catalog,” “manager of the ’79 Reds,” “Stage Manager in a Chevy Motors production of ‘Our Town.’” Dr. Ruth was Donahue’s antonym, a step …

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Wafa Al-Udaini, Palestinian Journalist, Told Story of Gaza That Was Full of Life

New York Times

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. The windshield glasses, increasingly snowy thatch of hair, marble eyes, occasional pair of suspenders and obvious geniality said “card catalog,” “manager of the ’79 Reds,” “Stage Manager in a Chevy Motors production of ‘Our Town.’” Dr. Ruth was Donahue’s antonym, a step …

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4 days ago

Shelley Duvall Made Her Mark on Movies Well Before ‘The Shining’

New York Times

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. The windshield glasses, increasingly snowy thatch of hair, marble eyes, occasional pair of suspenders and obvious geniality said “card catalog,” “manager of the ’79 Reds,” “Stage Manager in a Chevy Motors production of ‘Our Town.’” Dr. Ruth was Donahue’s antonym, a step …

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4 days ago

Gena Rowlands Refused to Play the Traditional Woman

New York Times

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. The windshield glasses, increasingly snowy thatch of hair, marble eyes, occasional pair of suspenders and obvious geniality said “card catalog,” “manager of the ’79 Reds,” “Stage Manager in a Chevy Motors production of ‘Our Town.’” Dr. Ruth was Donahue’s antonym, a step …

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4 days ago

The Lives They Lived

New York Times

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. The windshield glasses, increasingly snowy thatch of hair, marble eyes, occasional pair of suspenders and obvious geniality said “card catalog,” “manager of the ’79 Reds,” “Stage Manager in a Chevy Motors production of ‘Our Town.’” Dr. Ruth was Donahue’s antonym, a step …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

Red Lorry Film Festival 2024: Oscar hopefuls ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ in lineup

The Hindu

Red Lorry Film Festival has announced the lineup for its second edition. The Hyderabad chapter is being called Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse. Canadian absurdist comedy-drama Universal Language, recently shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards, is one of the marquee titles alongside Hollywoodgate, shortlisted in the Documentary Feature Film category. On the non-fiction front, 999: …

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5 days, 1 hour ago

Lovers' Guide star 'died a hermit': Wendy-Ann Paige was living off just £6-a-day in her tragic final years - a stark contrast to when the sex guru was a millionaire and would be mobbed by excited fans

Daily Mail

Lovers' Guide star Wendy-Ann Paige was surviving off just £6-a-day in her final days and lived 'like a hermit', her partner revealed. At the height of her fame, Ms Paige was a millionaire after her breakout film sold 1.3million copies in Britain and led to her being snapped up on a five-book deal to write about sex and relationships. Lovers' …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

Kiran Desai to publish first novel since ‘The Inheritance of Loss’ came out nearly 20 years ago

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A new novel from Kiran Desai, her first fiction since the Booker Prize-winning “The Inheritance of Loss” came out nearly 20 years ago, will be published next fall. “Using the comic lens of an endlessly unresolved romance between two modern Indians, ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’ examines Western and Eastern notions and manifestations of love and …

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6 days ago

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

NPR

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy NPR In this collection of YA titles recommended by NPR book critics and staff, you'll find romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more. — Betsy Bird, collection development manager, Evanston Public Library Purchase BookBlack Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson, illustrated by Ekua Holmes close overlay Buy …

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Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster for survey released the day before the election

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is suing the Des Moines Register, its top …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Hopwood DePree: Hollywood star who moved to UK to restore ancestral family manor embroiled in row with Rochdale council

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Hopwood DePree moved his life from sunny LA to Middleton, …

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'Superman': James Gunn unveils first poster with David Corenswet

India Today

The long-awaited moment for the first “Superman” trailer is finally upon us, igniting a wave of excitement among fans. Warner Bros. announced on Monday that James Gunn‘s “Superman,” featuring David Corenswet's unique portrayal as the new Man of Steel, will be released on Thursday at 6 a.m. PT. Official Teaser Trailer Thursday December 19 - 6 am PST #Superman pic.twitter.com/Bh18evghM1 …

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Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

NPR

Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP/FR171756 AP Editor's note: Carlos Watson served as a corporate director of NPR, but stepped down in 2021 amid allegations of wrongdoing. NEW YORK — Former talk show host Carlos Watson was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years in prison in a …

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Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Former talk show host Carlos Watson was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years in prison in a federal financial conspiracy case that cast his once-buzzy Ozy Media as an extreme of fake-it-'til-you-make-it startup culture. U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee said Monday that the “quantum of dishonesty in this case is exceptional.” “Your internal apparatus for separating truth …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Atta Galatta-Bangalore Literature Festival book prizes announced

The Hindu

The 10th Atta Galatta-Bangalore Literature Festival book prizes were announced at BLF on Sunday. The organisers said they had over 200 books nominated for the fiction prize, close to 250 titles for the non-fiction prize, around 50 titles each for the cover design and popular choice prizes. They had over 100 children’s books nominated for best fiction and best non-fiction …

1 week, 4 days ago

2024 Marks a Successful Digital Debut for TV’s Favorite Comedy Show

Deccan Chronicle

IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, announced the 10 Indian web series that were the most popular with IMDb customers worldwide in 2024. One of India’s most popular comedy shows earned 10th place on IMDb's Most Popular Indian Web Series list after its digital debut expanded its global reach. Expressing …

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Books We Love: Favorite fiction picks from NPR staffers

How Red Army tried to identify Hitler's body in his bunker by checking his SOCKS: Author reveals how Soviets bungled discovery of Fuhrers' corpse and sparked wild theories he escaped Berlin

CNN anchor cuts off GOP strategist griping that Dems pre-writing 'dystopian fan fiction'

Exclusive | Tortoise Under The Earth director Shishir Jha: 'I didn't want to tell this story in an informative fashion'

Hyderabad Book Fair 2nd day draws young readers

Wolf Hall house that stood in for Hampton Court Palace in the hit BBC drama could be yours for £2.5million

Nicola Coughlan showcases her incredible curves in a skin-tight dress with plunging neckline for stunning post ahead of Doctor Who debut

Malayalam writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair suffers heart failure, in critical condition

How James Earl Jones Found His Voice Through Silence

Wafa Al-Udaini, Palestinian Journalist, Told Story of Gaza That Was Full of Life

Shelley Duvall Made Her Mark on Movies Well Before ‘The Shining’

Gena Rowlands Refused to Play the Traditional Woman

The Lives They Lived

Red Lorry Film Festival 2024: Oscar hopefuls ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ in lineup

Lovers' Guide star 'died a hermit': Wendy-Ann Paige was living off just £6-a-day in her tragic final years - a stark contrast to when the sex guru was a millionaire and would be mobbed by excited fans

Kiran Desai to publish first novel since ‘The Inheritance of Loss’ came out nearly 20 years ago

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster for survey released the day before the election

Hopwood DePree: Hollywood star who moved to UK to restore ancestral family manor embroiled in row with Rochdale council

'Superman': James Gunn unveils first poster with David Corenswet

Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Atta Galatta-Bangalore Literature Festival book prizes announced

2024 Marks a Successful Digital Debut for TV’s Favorite Comedy Show