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Five new books to read this week
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (121+ words) By Prudence Wade, Press Association This week, a hugely popular French children's book is translated into English" 1. Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh is published in hardback by Hamish Hamilton. Available now 2. The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke is published in hardback…...
Deciding on 2025 Booker Prize shortlist was ‘real agony’ – Sarah Jessica Parker
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (802+ words) By Lauren Del Fabbro, PA Entertainment Reporter Sex And The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker has said finalising a shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize was "real agony" and that there was "nothing casual" about letting a book go. The Hollywood…...
Debut novel by Dutch author wins 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (650+ words) By Lauren Del Fabbro, PA Entertainment Reporter A debut novel by a Dutch author has won the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction with the judges praising it as "a classic in the making. Announced at a ceremony held in central London…...
Forbidden Fruit: Everything you need to know
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1094+ words) Forbidden Fruit is back, with two jam-packed days featuring international and homegrown artists such as Jamie XX, Caribou, Mallgrab, Underworld, Peggy Gou, and Jazzy, across five stages. One of the first big festivals of the summer, the event is sure…...