When I need to mark my place in a book I never use an actual bookmark. I usually reach for a Post-it Note, an old receipt, or a train ticket to wedge in between the pages, but as a new literary-themed meme highlights, some place-holding methods are far more extreme. In an absurdly unhinged brand […]
Continue readingIn her inspirational writing, she gave voice to reality of the African American experience It is impossible to fully encapsulate the magnitude and influence of Toni Morrison, a writer of such power, gravitas and ingenuity, the rhapsodic praise almost seems inadequate, anti-climactic. But we must do so. We must celebrate her. If the act of […]
Continue readingIn our weekly series you can ask experts in the books industry any questions you want answered Book Clinic is a weekly series in the pages of the New Review section of the Observer where we will turn to experts in their field to answer any book, reading or publishing questions you may have. For […]
Continue readingKing has already written two endings for his masterpiece and now he’s found a third coda for the TV adaptation. As a fan, I’m wary Spoiler warning for two of The Stand’s three endings Stephen King fans, gather ye here: our lord and master has written a new ending to The Stand, his story of […]
Continue readingNo cause of death has been announced for songwriter and poet known for his projects Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, and his wry, witty lyrics David Berman, who was regarded as one of the most poetic voices in US indie rock, has died aged 52. His record label, Drag City, confirmed the news, but hasn’t […]
Continue readingFrom its red stalker to its eerie strangers, this suspenseful classic set a template for horror – but its sexual intimacy adds a dramatic counterpoint few films can match This week sees the restored rerelease of Nicolas Roeg’s eerie masterpiece Don’t Look Now from 1973, adapted by Allan Scott and Chris Bryant from the short […]
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Even when Ryan Reynolds is blatantly promoting his own stuff, we still can’t get mad at him. He just does it so damn well. SEE ALSO: 69 times Ryan Reynolds was hands down the funniest actor on Twitter Reynolds has previously advertised Aviation Gin — the company he’s owned since early 2018 — with the […]
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Forget everyone else, this is the only influencer you need to follow from now on. A dad named Omar from Austin, Texas is finally getting the Instagram engagement he deserves after all of his hard work influencing. When Omar recently found out exactly what it means to be an influencer, he decided to give it […]
Continue readingBefore Terry Pratchett died, Gaiman told his friend he would adapt their novel about an angel and a devil stopping the apocalypse. As Good Omens starts on TV, he discusses fame, politics and honouring that promise You’d never know from watching Good Omens, Neil Gaiman’s effervescent apocalyptic comedy of errors, that he started writing it […]
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It’s about to be Pride season, the time of year when brands cash in on “diversity” and emblazon a bunch of crap with the rainbow flag. Every once in a while, however, a brand does something that actually moves the LGBTQ community forward. Take the latest ad from Gillette, which was posted on Thursday and […]
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