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Clare Thorp

Clare Thorp

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Why 'stunning' assisted-dying novel Switzy caused a Booker Prize controversy

Why 'stunning' assisted-dying novel Switzy caused a Booker Prize controversy Despite tough subject matter, Emma Cline's novel about a...

29.10.2026 20

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She sold millions of romance novels. Why has Barbara Cartland been forgotten?

'Main character energy': The extraordinary story of Barbara Cartland, the forgotten millions-selling romance author Although Barbara...

11.09.2026 40

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'A literary assassination': How novel Life of M sparked a Hollywood scandal

'A literary assassination': How Life of M sparked a Hollywood scandal Controversy is swirling around Rachel Cusk's new novel about a...

02.09.2026 80

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Why smash-hit tradwife satire Yesteryear is 2026's most divisive book

'Books like this get people debating': Why Yesteryear, 2026's buzziest book, is dividing readers Caro Claire Burke's debut novel...

23.07.2026 60

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How women's pockets became so controversial

Why do men's clothes have so many pockets, and women's so few? For centuries, the humble pocket has been a flashpoint in the gender divide of fashion....

11.09.2025 150

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Why pop stars embracing sex is still controversial

With new album Man's Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter has sparked controversy that is reminiscent of the outrage over Madonna. Thirty years on, has...

01.09.2025 70

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