Book excerpt: Ritwik Ghatak’s journey in Hindi cinema and the path he chose not to walk

We are talking about 1955-56. Nagarik had been made, and its release scotched in 1952. He married Surama in mid-1955. The story of those years – Ritwik’s time in the city he called ‘rotten’ and ‘crude’ and ‘materialistic’ and ‘completely unsuited...

This book is 'reminiscent of a school project', says our reviewer

What is it about a really big book that feels so luxurious? Its impracticality? Immovability? The sheer weight in your hands? Whatever it is, Assouline’s Wine & Travel series is like diving into a five-star hotel’s king-size bed graced with...

A new book on personal development argues that charisma is important in leadership roles

The spring of 1940 was a dispiriting time for the British people. For the previous decade, the country’s leaders had tried to avoid a bloody, all-out war in Europe by acceding to Germany’s aggressive efforts to expand its territory. That policy of...

Dunblane children's author takes childhood passion into first book release

Dunblane-schooled author Sarah Holliday satisfied a lifelong love of stories and pictures with her first book From making up stories and drawing pictures in the garden as a youngster, Sarah Holliday’s path to being a children’s author and...

Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close

Award winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of the shareholders. The company – which as of 16th...

Super Eagles forward Lookman rewrites Atalanta record books after goal against AC Milan

Ademola Lookman made history for Atalanta with a record-breaking goal in their 1-1 draw against AC Milan, further solidifying his reputation as one of the club’s most decisive players in major fixtures. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward struck in...

Celebrating 30 years! Texas Book Festival promises a page-turning weekend of fun

Next weekend, the Texas Book Festival is set to captivate book lovers with a lineup of best-selling authors, book signings, and exciting events. The literary celebration will take place in Austin, offering attendees a chance to dive into the world...

"The Things Gods Break." Author Abigail Owen unveils 2nd installment in romantacy trilogy

International best-selling author Abigail Owen is back with a thrilling new addition to "The Crucible" trilogy, "The Things Gods Break." This pulse-pounding romantacy novel follows Lyra and Hadies in a race against time, set in a world where the...

Uncle Sam I Am! Lost Dr Seuss book to be published for America’s 250th birthday

The Cat in the Hat is officially back. A long lost Dr Seuss manuscript has been discovered in a university library in California and will be published on June 2, 2026. The materials were found earlier this year in the archives at the University of...

The Witcher season 4: what time is season 4 out on Netflix? Episode release time explained

The Witcher is back and the release time has been confirmed 👀📺 The Witcher is set to return after more than two years. Fans will spot a big change to the Netflix fantasy hit. But when exactly can you tune in to the new episodes? The Witcher is set...

Lovecraft-inspired horror fills ‘Cultes des Goules’ | Book Talk

Author Katherine Kerestman has released a new horror story collection titled ‘Cultes des Goules.’ The book is divided into two sections, one about surviving a post-apocalyptic event and the other centered on a mysterious cult. The author’s work is...

Down Cemetery Road Review: Emma Thompson Thriller Ticks Right Boxes

​Down Cemetery Road Review Featuring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson About Down Cemetery Road The eight-episode series, Down Cemetery Road, has a conspiracy plot that rivals another Apple TV show, Slow Horses. The similarities arise since both are...

National Service Authority releases first batch of 2025/2026 postings

By: Ruth Serwaa Asare The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially announced the release of the first batch of postings for the 2025/2026 service year. According to the statement signed by the Director General, Ruth Dela Seddoh, a total of...

New book explores South Coast shipwreck rescues. Meet the author

Spinner Publications is launching its latest book, "Shipwreck! Horseneck Point Lifesaving Station & South Coast Rescuers," with a public event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Partners Village Store, 865 Main Road, Westport. Author Charles...

National Service Authority Deploys Over 85,000 Graduates Nationwide

The National Service Authority has released its first batch of postings for the 2025/26 service year, deploying 85,159 graduates from accredited tertiary institutions to various public and private organisations across Ghana. Director General Ruth...

Items have a strange energy in 'Ghost from a Yard Sale' | Book Talk

It’s more than the house that’s haunted in “Ghost from a Yard Sale” by Perry County author Jerry Roth. It’s the church, the woods, the light switches. Famous horror author Caspar Finch and his wife, Harper, have moved into a former church in...

BenQ MA270U review: A 4K monitor that actually gets MacBook users right

BenQ has crafted the MA270U for MacBook users, bringing a clean, minimal design and a range of features tailored for seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. With Display Pilot 2 software, 4K UHD resolution, USB-C connectivity, and...

Author draws on first-hand experience for ‘Nyonyaware’ book

THE book Rare Or Outcast: Straits Chinese Porcelain aims to challenge long-held assumptions about “Nyonyaware”. Its author Datuk Chng Huck Theng distils 40 years of collecting and studying Chinese famille rose figurines and porcelain. He started...

Apex Dynamics publishes book on servo gearboxes

Apex Dynamics has released a new authoritative guide, Servo Gearbox Secrets 2025, offering a comprehensive examination of the pivotal role servo gearboxes play in modern motion control systems. Authored by Mike Gulliford, Managing Director of Apex...

Lenskart IPO GMP soars ahead of issue opening. Dates, review, other key details

Lenskart IPO: Eyewear company Lenskart Solutions Ltd will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 31 to raise over ₹7,200 crore from the primary markets. Lenskart IPO will remain open for subscription till November 4. Lenskart is...