Man Booker Prize News Monitoring

Books in the Media: Susan Choi's new novel declared a Booker Prize contender

This week Susan Choi’s latest offering beguiled critics while novelist Benjamin Wood found favour in the Sunday Times. Choi’s Flashlight (Jonathan Cape) “has the wide-legged feel of turn-of-the-century fiction: domestically sprawling, geopolitically bold”, …

Book Review: Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq

Reading Time: 4 minutes  When Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, masterfully translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, clinched the International Booker Prize this year, it wasn’t merely a personal triumph for the author or a moment of celebration for Kannada …

Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset

The artwork, called Gaia, features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface and will be suspended three-dimensionally. Created by UK artist Luke Jerram, the touring artwork will be exhibited in Sherborne Abbey from Friday, August 29 to Friday, …

Raynor Winn calls Salt Path scandal claims 'highly misleading' amid backlash

JLF also seeks to attract all sections of the community in the UK. Many of the speakers in this year’s event have featured in Eastern Eye in recent years. For example, Sheela Banerjee won Eastern Eye’s Arts, Culture & Theatre Award (ACTA) in the non- …

A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in ‘The Girls Who Grew Big’

Leila Mottley’s latest novel, The Girls Who Grew Big, follows three women, ages 16, 18 and 20, as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood in a small town in the Florida panhandle. With the state’s abortion laws in flux, Mottley says she had to keep …

Booker Prize an honour to land, literature and country, say Banu, Deepa

Doula & Novelist Leila Mottley On The Nuance Of Young Parenthood

Leila Mottley gained critical acclaim at 19 with her debut novel Nightcrawling, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize. Now, she returns with her second novel, The Girls Who Grew Big. It follows a group of teenage mothers in the Florida Panhandle who …

A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in 'The Girls Who Grew Big'

Leila Mottley's latest novel, The Girls Who Grew Big, follows three women, ages 16, 18 and 20, as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood in a small town in the Florida panhandle. With the state's abortion laws in flux, Mottley says she had to keep …

Oprah Winfrey’s pick and 5 more must-read books on AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes nearly every facet of our lives, from transportation to healthcare to creative work, the literary world has stepped up with compelling explorations, warnings, and provocations. At the center of this summer’s AI …

Heart Lamp: 12 stories of Indian Muslim women under patriarchy

Winner of the 2025 International Booker Prize, Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp: Selected Stories, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, dives into the often-relegated lives of Muslim women in southern India in twelve short stories.   The stories depict vivid portraits of …

Chiddingfold-based writer Eleanor Anstruther on her life in books

Chiddingfold-based writer Eleanor Anstruther published her acclaimed debut novel, A Perfect Explanation (Salt Books), in 2019, which was long-listed for the Desmond Elliott Prize and the Not The Booker Prize. A champion of indie lit fiction, she writes The …

AI translation service launched for fiction writers and publishers prompts dismay among translators

An AI fiction translation service aimed at both traditional publishers and self-published authors has been launched in the UK. GlobeScribe.ai is currently charging $100 per book, per language for use of its translation services. “There will always be a …

July fiction: Summers to remember

'The Bombshell' by Darrow Farr (Pamela Dorman, $30) "If a book could possess 'French-girl style,' The Bombshell would have it," said Violet Kupersmith in The New York Times. In this "effortlessly cool" debut novel, …

Qin Sun Stubis’ Historical Epic, 'Once Our Lives,' Shortlisted for 2025 Rubery Book Award

Real-life saga about four generations of Chinese women who survive war, revolution, and an ancient superstition chosen for contention in nonfiction category WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From a field of …

Liberals don’t want Muslim women to demand rights in the Hindutva era. There’s no right time

Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp won the 2025 International Booker Prize for poignantly telling stories based on the lived realities of Muslim women in a male-dominated society. The jury lauded her work for its “astonishing portraits of survival and resilience”. …

QuiznessDesk, Tuesday, July 8

Who is the current chair of the United States' Federal Reserve?  What was the gap between Adrien Brody’s two Best Actor Academy Awards: 16, 20 or 22 years? In what year did Winston Peters create New Zealand First?  Which country has the largest …

UL lecturer wins esteemed Orwell Prize for political fiction

DONAL Ryan, the acclaimed Irish novelist and University of Limerick lecturer, has been awarded the 2025 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel Heart, Be at Peace. The award ceremony, held last week in London, also honoured Ukrainian writer …

Alan Kelly praises Tipperary man for leading fight to secure pension rights for surviving partners

In what has been hailed as a landmark moment for bereaved families across Ireland, Labour TD Alan Kelly has welcomed the passing of the Social Welfare Bereaved Partners Pension Bill 2025 through the Dáil, a change in the law he says is owed in large part …

Hot Milk: An affecting adaptation of Deborah Levy’s coming-of-age novel

The stories of women enchant Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Her career, spanning film, TV and radio, has explored the multifaceted nature of womanhood, and her directorial debut, Hot Milk, is no exception. The sun-soaked film tackles the mother-daughter connection, …

PubHive Wins Award for Innovative Literature Review Software

PubHive wins GHP's 2025 award for Most Innovative Literature Review Software, redefining life science workflows with AI-powered automation. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PubHive, the innovator behind the award- …

Samagra Shiksha Axom, Assam, Vibha, and Vikramshila Join Forces to Strengthen Early Childhood Education in Assam

New partnership to boost early learning in Assam’s government schools through teacher training and play-based education GUWAHATI, ASSAM, INDIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step to improve early childhood education in Assam, …

Enabling Value-Based Healthcare Through Simple Options Like Using Topical Cream For Facemask Comfort; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade

Value-based healthcare can be enabled by simple innovations like facial topical creams to promote facemask compliance. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Portuguese Citizenship Law Reforms to be Delayed

Portugal delays citizenship law reforms to September, postponing debate on proposals to extend residency requirements from five to ten years. LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proposed changes to Portugal’s citizenship and …

Aligning Obstructive Sleep Apnea Care with Value-Based Healthcare Goals; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Bridging Gaps Between the Clinical Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Value-Based Healthcare Principles; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an …

Singapore’s Ministry of Health Signs Landmark Agreement to Become Pioneer Country in HealthAI Global Regulatory Network

Singapore’s participation underscores the growing international momentum behind responsible AI governance in health. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health, today …

Advancing Value-Based Healthcare Through Insight on HCN Channelopathy in Epilepsy; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic

How molecular or basic science research promotes value-based healthcare management of complex epileptic syndromes; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing body of …

JobNet Group Launches 2025 Best Companies in Myanmar Awards Elevating Employer Branding Excellence

YANGON, MYANMAR, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JobNet.com.mm, Myanmar's Number 1 Job Site and e-recruitment platform, today announced the launch of the 2025 Best Companies to Work in Myanmar (BCIM) Awards, the most prestigious employer …

Common Ground Unveils KLCC Flagship: A New Benchmark in Premium Flexible Workspaces

A premium coworking flagship in KLCC blending design, flexibility, and hospitality—featuring exclusive member perks through Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Ground, …

Leveraging ADHD Neurobiological Insights to Drive Value-Based Healthcare; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Synthesizing ADHD etiology, neurobiology, and treatment innovations can promote value-based care for ADHD patients; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Value-based healthcare (VBHC …

MH Markets Awarded ‘Best Value Forex Broker 2025’ at TrustFinance Business Bangkok

Recognized for a decade of trust, innovation, and client-first service BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MH Markets, a globally regulated multi-asset brokerage, was honored with the Best Value Forex Broker 2025 award at …

New Opinion Piece Warns: Schools Failing to Equip Students With Critical Thinking Skills as AI Shortcuts Rise

Education Thought Leader Joe DiDonato Points to Real-World Examples of Short-Term Thinking with Long-Term Consequences — and Calls for Action ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a newly published article on LinkedIn, …

Struggling Developers Turn to Feng Shui Strategies Amid Property Market Crisis

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global real estate markets face unprecedented challenges—with Hong Kong property values declining 23% since 2022 and U.S. commercial vacancies hitting 18.6%—an unconventional survival …

全球房地產市場面臨前所未有挑戰 開發商轉向風水策略突圍

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 隨著香港房價自2022年以來下跌23%，美國商業地產空置率達18.6%，全球房地產市場正面臨嚴峻考驗。在此背景下，一種非傳統的市場策略正逐漸受到重視。面臨資金壓力的開發商開始尋求風水大師協助資產重新定位，部分案例顯示，經過風水調整後的項目銷售量提升達40-60%。 風水策略如何助力房地產轉型 多家面臨流動性危機的開發商已採用以下方法： 能量重新定位 ✅ …

ITSC Group Attends CACCCHE Summer Conference to Advance Language Equity in Higher Education

ITSC joined CACCCHE's 2025 conference to support language equity and expand G-TELP access for underrepresented and international students RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Testing Services …

Gene Matrix Launches GeneMatrixAI™: A Revolutionary Leap in Genetic Reporting

"GeneMatrixAI delivers medical-grade genomic testing with 72-hour turnaround, transforming global healthcare with precision, speed, and scalability." CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gene Matrix Inc., a leading …

The Carbon Foundation & Mascot Capital Forge 10-Year Carbon Tax Partnership

The Carbon Foundation & Mascot Capital Forge Strategic 10-Year Partnership to Power Global Carbon Tax Infrastructure with Sovereign-Authorized Compliant Credits LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Themis Carbon CY Limited, operating …

Miami Barber Institute fortalece su liderazgo en educación vocacional con participación en revisión internacional

El presidente del MBI, Luis Castillo, se une a equipo internacional de evaluación para reafirmar estándares globales en formación técnica profesional MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami Barber Institute (MBI), una …

Miami Barber Institute Reinforces Role in Vocational Education with Participation in International Accreditation Review

MBI President Luis Castillo joins global education leaders to assess BTVI in the Bahamas, promoting excellence in technical training and infrastructure. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami Barber Institute (MBI), a …

AMCD: Hezbollah Must be Disarmed before Lebanon Can Join Abraham Accords

The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy recommends the Trump administration establish a special task force on Lebanon. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited …