Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove' sees renewed popularity driven by TV adaptations ('Yellowstone'), a 40th-anniversary edition, and a revived interest in American West cowboy culture. Book sales soar!
Drusilla Modjeska explores overlooked women artists, their art, and roles as muses. From Modersohn-Becker to Lee Miller, their stories emerge, challenging art history's male dominance. Keywords: women artists, Modjeska, surrealism.
Jamie Smart's 'Rabbit vs Ape' leads indie children's books. Ben Elton gains with indies. Indie Top 20 sees Super Thursday releases, including Billy Bragg. Mackesy returns to top.
Walter Marsh's 'The Butterfly Thief' unveils the story of Wyatt, a butterfly thief, linking his crimes to colonial history, scientific exploration, and ethical concerns in museum collections. Repainted butterflies, museum heists, and historical insights.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 highlights include Matt Haig's new book, fantasy, romcoms, popular psychology, and escapist non-fiction. Publishers are optimistic despite market challenges, focusing on shorter books for younger readers.
Unmasking myths around high-rise British housing: tenant action, safety concerns from Ronan Point to Grenfell, and the social impact. Lessons on safety, investment, and tenant views remain unlearned.
Authors are shifting from YouTube & X to TikTok & Instagram, driven by visual content. Bluesky also sees growth. X's popularity declines due to content concerns. Instagram leads in engagement.
Authors discuss their new books: Vuong's family themes, Weaver's sequel challenges, King's exploration of love, and Banville's Venetian ghost story. Politics, relationships, and mystery are explored.
Federline recalls Spears' infidelity in Amsterdam, marking a turning point in their relationship. He expresses concern for their children amidst the turmoil after meeting and marrying in 2004.
Kamala Harris faces scrutiny for perceived inadequacies and controversial actions, yet maintains a devoted following. Her future political aspirations, despite past shortcomings, remain a topic of discussion. Trump's claims are mentioned.
Two books explore the Erin Patterson trial, focusing on the beef Wellington poisoning case. They analyze evidence, jury perspectives, and legal proceedings surrounding the deaths.
Alfred Beach's secret pneumatic subway under Broadway faced political hurdles despite its innovative design. A glimpse into early mass transit challenges and parallels with modern projects like Hyperloop.
Exploration of common knowledge, its role in social rituals, lies that bind groups, and the complexities of disrupting ethical status, as discussed in Steven Pinker's book. Bank run is also included.
Textbook sales are down in 2025, but September shows volume renewal. CGP dominates, while OUP sees declines. Evergreen titles remain crucial. Shift to cheaper textbooks impact vocational sales.
Indie bookshops see strong sales for Portas, Sapkowski, and Armitage, outperforming general market. Osman remains #1. Indie chart differs from TCM, with select titles showing significant differences.
Doug Emhoff recalls his love for Kamala Harris's laugh. Criticism arises after Harris's controversial comments at events in LA and San Francisco, with Kush Desai responding to her remarks.
Jane Birkin's bohemian life, from her scandalous romance with Serge Gainsbourg to inspiring the Hermès Birkin bag. Discover her journey through fame, love, and iconic fashion choices.
