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Monday, May 20

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The Secret Public by Jon Savage – Book Review

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The Secret Public: How LGBTQ Resistance Shaped Popular Culture (1955-1979) by Jon Savage Published by: Faber 6th June 2024 Jon Savage’s new book is a huge but hugely readable history of the crossover between LGBTQ culture and popular music…

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Book Review: 'Cujo' character returns as one of 12 stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

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In Stephen King's world, ''It'' is a loaded word. It's hard not to picture Pennywise the Clown haunting the sewers of Derry, Maine, of course, but in the horror writer's newest collection of stories, ''You Like It Darker,'' ''It'' ranges…

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So Long Sad Love by Mirion Malle review – an irresistible celebration of female courage

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A French cartoonist has doubts about her boyfriend in Mirion Malle’s third book in English, a striking hymn to women and solidarity

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Like Love by Maggie Nelson review: wise, genre-defying observations from a very sharp thinker

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Maggie Nelson delves into the work and minds of other artists to create a deft and polyphonic book with multiple themes

Saturday, May 18

16

Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation

www.wired.com

This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.

13

Mixing Pop And Politics: A Marxist History Of Popular Music by Toby Manning – Book Review

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Mixing Pop And Politics: A Marxist History Of Popular Music by Toby Manning Published by: Repeater Books, out now A dense and deep dive into the Marxist chronicles of pop culture. There are some fascinating theories and revelations gnawing…

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‘Thelma the Unicorn’ Review: Brittany Howard Voices a Pony with Dreams of Fame in Unexceptional Netflix Toon

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Closer in tone to the sharp adult series “BoJack Horseman” than to Illumination’s bland “Sing” franchise, Netflix’s “Thelma the Unicorn” avoids being rendered completely unoriginal by its overly familiar premise thanks to consistent…

Friday, May 17

15

Former Denver Post reporter writes book about slain colleague’s murder

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When Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German was murdered in September 2022, he became the ninth U.S. journalist to be murdered in connection with their work in 30 years.

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‘Thelma the Unicorn’ Review: Brittany Howard Voices Title Character in a Netflix Animated Charmer for All Ages

The movie is based on Aaron Blabey's children's book, and features a vocal cast including Will Forte, Fred Armisen and Jon Heder.

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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 gets praised in first reviews

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Polin is here! That’s the portmanteau for Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), the featured couple in season three of Netflix’s historical romance series, Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s best…

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‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ Review: The Legend In Her Own Words In HBO Documentary About Newly Discovered 1964 Interview – Cannes Film Festival

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There have been countless books written about the immortal star, Elizabeth Taylor, even some credited to her as both memoir or autobiography including 1989’s “Elizabeth On Elizabeth”. But a book released on January 1, 1965 probably comes…

02

Tim Booth – When I Died For The First Time – Book Review

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When I Died For The First Time by Tim Booth Published by Constable 16th May 2024 When I Died For The First Time sees veteran indie band James’ lead singer turn his hand at writing a novel rather than song lyrics for the first time. Telling…

Rebus on BBC One review: this unrelentingly bleak show has flashes of brilliance

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This adaptation of Ian Rankin’s books is both ferocious and violent

Thursday, May 16

10

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Part 1 Review: Netflix Hit Swerves With Swoon-Worthy Book Changes

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It feels like straying from the book order freed the Shondaland drama to make perfect changes and improve the story

Wednesday, May 15

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BOOK REVIEW: “What I Am Grateful For”: Family-crafted book teaches gratitude and contentment to children

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Soye and Raphael Aguda are Nigerian parents living in the United Kingdom. They believe parents play the most crucial role in children's upbringing, especially in an age of social media and artificial intelligence

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My First Book by Honor Levy review – extremely online

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Frustration drives in an anxious Zoomer’s tour of the web

Tuesday, May 14

02

Depeche Mode 101: By Mary Valle – Book Review

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Depeche Mode 101: By Mary Valle Published by: Bloomsbury Academic Release date: 30/05/24 33⅓ revisits the Pasadena Rose Bowl in 88 and a live album whose influence would change the trajectory of alternative music. Like all true music fans…

Neu Klang by Christoph Dallach – Book Review

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Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock by Christoph Dallach Published by: Faber Published 3 May 2024 Neu Klang is a comprehensive oral retelling of a shining moment in German musical history told by its foremost trailblazers and…

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Nige Tassell: Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners: The Last Gang in Town – Book Review

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Nige Tassell: Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners: The Last Gang in Town Nine Eight Books Published 6th June Pre-Order Here Nige Tassell employs his detection skills to go off in search of those who were once employed by Kevin Anthony…

Monday, May 13

21

Book Review: A grandfather's 1,500-page family history undergirds Claire Messud's latest novel

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every family has its share. When it came time to write her most autobiographical novel, Claire Messud relied on a 1,500-page family history compiled by her paternal grandfather. The result, ''This Strange Eventful History,'' sprawls over a…