Why classic book sparked fury, death threats
The attack on author Salman Rushdie has fanned interest in his works – above all, The Satanic Verses, which left him living for years under a looming death threat.
The attack on author Salman Rushdie has fanned interest in his works – above all, The Satanic Verses, which left him living for years under a looming death threat.
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Ariana Grande opens up about everything from the Manchester bombing to her doomed engagement in her most revealing interview yet.
Best-selling author Gillian Flynn lashed out a lawyer who compared the disappearance of US woman Jennifer Dulos to her smash-hit book, Gone Girl.
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An explosive book claims Melania Trump and son Barron live separate lives to the President, and the pair only remain married due to a “deal”.
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Former journalist Bill Bryson is known the world over for his unique and laugh-out-loud funny travel books. But don’t ask him if he knows what Australia’s Prime Minister looks like because he’s the first to admit he can’t keep up with our political antics.
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