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Tuesday BookCast on the go! Share all your book chit-chat right here...

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Jamie Oliver pulls 'offensive' children's book from sale

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children's book from the shelves after complaints it stereotyped Indigenous Australians.

Article via BBC

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Jordan Peterson wrestles with God – and the result is worth watching

The Canadian psychologist's new book is a reading of the Old Testament and a paean to sacrifice. It's riddling and dense, but engrossing.

Article via The Telegraph

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Books in the Media: Chloe Dalton's debut bewitches

This week established names in non-fiction and fiction occupied reviews while Chloe Dalton's debut captivated the Guardian critic.

Article via The Bookseller

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8 Books For Education Leaders Not Written For Education

As parents question traditional schooling, leaders must adapt. Here are eight books providing fresh leadership insights...

Article via Forbes

  • Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
  • Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
  • The Republic by Plato
  • Strengths-Based Leadership by Don Clifton
  • Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • Quiet by Susan Cain
  • Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson
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Five things we learned from new Mercedes F1 book

The new book Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane promises, and delivers, a unique behind-the-scenes look at the team’s struggles during 2023 and the early stages of 2024.

Article via The Race

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8 Fantasy Books With Unforgettable Villain Twists

Some fantasy books deliver surprising twists when it comes to their villains, and when handled correctly, these reveals leave a lasting impression...

Article via Screen Rant

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The UK’s top 10 authors who’ve sold most books in 2024 - JK Rowling only at number 3

These authors are on track to be the most successful of 2024 but the top one might not be who you think.

Article via Daily Express

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Young adult books roundup – reviews

A dark fantasy in the vein of Alan Garner, a raw but hopeful tale of teenage alcoholism, and a cosy romcom with a neurodivergent angle are among this month’s selection

Article via The Guardian

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BBC Radio 4 launches 'Take Four Books' in Scotland to replace 'Open Book'

BBC Radio 4 is launching a new books show “Take Four Books” presented by James Crawford.

Article via The Bookseller

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First rule of book club? Don't read the book

I’ve never been that keen on Pascal’s Wager, partly because I agree that you should only gamble responsibly, but more importantly because it isn’t clear why God should hold to His end of the deal*. More intriguing, to my mind, is his aphorism to the effect that our miseries flow from an inability to just sit alone in a quiet room. Pascal made that remark nearly four hundred years ago. It continues to have some bite.

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I read every novel on the Booker short-list – only three are worth reading

Here are my verdicts on all six books on the most best and most accessible short-list in years - and a prediction of the winner.

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The best books on Ukraine in 2024, from Chernobyl to Zelensky

As the invasion of Ukraine nears its third anniversary, it's crucial to stay informed about a war that has claimed nearly one million lives.

Article via The Telegraph

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Dolly Parton’s free book scheme for children launched in Glenrothes by MSP

A free book scheme launched by country star Dolly Parton has come to Fife.

Article via Fife Today

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