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From SuperCoins to Super Speed: Flipkart’s GOAT Sale Powers India’s Next Shopping Wave: Begins 12th July
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) • GOAT Sale goes live from July 12–17, featuring blockbuster deals across categories including electronics, smartphones, home appliances, BGM, Home essentials, Fashion, Home Decor, Minutes, and Grocery •...

Last chance to get Adidas trainers that are 'so comfortable' for £30 in Amazon's Prime Day sale
With only a few hours remaining until Amazon Prime Day concludes, it's your last opportunity to grab some fantastic deals. One not-to-be-missed offer is the Adidas Grand Court TD trainers, now reduced to just £30.99. Originally priced at £45,...

The Salt Path author's next book delayed after 'distress'
Author Raynor Winn's new book has been delayed because questions about her bestselling work The Salt Path have caused her and her husband "considerable distress", her publisher has said. Penguin Michael Joseph said the decision to postpone the...

War, Confession, Political Reimagining: Five Essential Books by Kenyan Authors
Weep Not, Child by Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o was the first East African novel written in English published in Heinemann’s African Writers Series. Released in 1964, it told the story of Kenya’s Mau Mau struggle through the eyes of two brothers and a...

Ebury Spotlight to publish book of George Harrison's 'intimate and unseen' photographs of the Beatles
The Beatles © Shutterstock Ebury Spotlight has acquired The Third Eye, a book of Beatles photographs taken by George Harrison, featuring an introduction by Colm Tóibín and epilogue by George Saunders. Sign in or register below for free to unlock 2...
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The Clock Is Ticking! Shop These 50 Last-Minute Amazon Prime Day Deals Before The Sale Ends Tonight—Up To 77% Off
As quickly as Amazon Prime Day came, it’s almost gone. In the blink of an eye, the four-day extravaganza is coming to a close tonight, July 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET, and while this may be a bummer, there’s still ample time to grab unbeatable deals...

Parents and teachers proud of 14-year-old schoolgirl from West Sussex for publishing debut novel
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A 14-year-old schoolgirl from Mid Sussex is thrilled to have published her debut novel...

'The Salt Path' is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it's mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen, with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles. But now, the book...
Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival 2025: Two Days of Books, Authors & Conversation
The Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival returns for 2025 with two days of thought-provoking conversation, powerful storytelling, and a welcoming space for readers and writers alike this autumn. Taking place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September at...

Hundreds of Citroens with potentially lethal defects are still for sale
Hundreds of Citroen cars fitted with potentially lethal airbags have been advertised for sale on major websites without mention of an urgent 'stop-drive' order issued by the French maker, it has been revealed. Motorists who purchase these cars are...

India News | Books Discontinued in Rajasthan Schools as They Glorified Nehru-Gandhi Family, Says Minister
Jaipur, Jul 11 (PTI) School students in Rajasthan will no longer study two-part supplementary textbooks with state Education Minister Madan Dilawar arguing that these reading materials are not required because they glorify the Nehru-Gandhi family...

ED books Raja Chakra in illegal mining, transportation linked PMLA case
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against Raja Chakra, a youth leader of the Biju Janta Dal (BJD) in Odisha, to probe charges of financial irregularities worth crores of rupees in transport,...

From termites to cicadas: Author Addie Stewart shares critter tales at local book signings
Addie Stewart, a published author from George West, will be reading and signing her books at local libraries next week. Stewart will appear at the George West Library on Monday, July 14, at 11:30 a.m. and at the Three Rivers Library on Thursday,...

Cool books for a hot summer
In May, we gave you a head start on your summer reading list with our bookshelf on the nine British novels that contended for the Climate Fiction Prize. (“And So I Roar” by Abi Dare took the prize.) Now we have 12 more titles for you to consider:...

Affordable Android smartphone from OnePlus reaches record-low price in Prime Day sale
If you're looking for an affordable Android handset with a generous 6.6" AMOLED display, two-day battery life, and support for speedy 5G mobile internet, look no further than the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite. Priced at £299 when it launched last year,...

Lymington writer pens vegan friendly book
A LYMINGTON writer who follows a plant-based diet to improve her health while living with multiple sclerosis has penned a vegan-friendly book entitled Shirley: Give Peas a Chance. Having previously lived in London working for the BBC, Sky and the...
Sale of Del Monte products in Singapore not affected by US unit’s bankruptcy filing
SINGAPORE - Singapore-listed Del Monte Pacific said the sale of Del Monte-branded products here will not be affected by the bankruptcy filing of its US subsidiary, Del Monte Foods. Saddled with US$1.2 billion (S$1.5 billion) in secured debt, Del...

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Puig, Home of Creativity’ Book Celebrates the Company’s 110-Plus Years
PARIS – Puig is celebrating its more than 110 years of existence with a new book, called “Puig, Home of Creativity.” The 292-page tome published by Rizzoli will be sold in select bookstores starting Sept. 2. It focuses on the legacy, values and...

If books be the root of good, read on
How many publishers does it take to launch a reading campaign? The answer, of course, is all of them. And all the booksellers, authors, illustrators, literary agents, librarians, influencers and as many others as we can find. Why? Because, to put...

When books were actually banned
Every fall, the American Library Association publishes a list of banned books during its Banned Books Week campaign. No book on this list is actually banned in the United States. Every single one can be bought “wherever books are sold,” as the...