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The Bookseller •

Books in the Media: newspapers reveal their best books of the year

In the lead up to Christmas, many publications, including the Guardian, Times, Telegraph, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Financial Times, New York Times and iNews, have released their best book of the year articles.

Six books dominated the lists: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Faber), Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout (Viking), The Promise by Damon Galgut (Chatto), No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (Bloomsbury), Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen (Fourth Estate) and Detransition
The Bookseller •

Lessons from Black publishing pioneers must catalyse lasting change in the trade

October is the time of year in which people seek to educate themselves on the history of Black British people. They seek to learn about the contributions Black people have made to the UK, including to the cultural scene. Black British figures in UK publishing are rare, and those that are here can often be rendered invisible. The reality is the UK publishing industry has seen many great Black people who continue to inspire those aiming to further diversify the industry today. The Bookseller asked
Den of Geek •

Why Criminal Minds Shuffles its Cast So Frequently

The police procedural drama, Criminal Minds, which centers around a team of FBI profilers as they study the worst criminals the U.S. has to offer, dominated network television on CBS before it moved to the streaming service Paramount +, under its new name Criminal Minds: Evolution. Criminal Minds’ perfect mix of celebrity guest stars, (including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amber Heard, Mark Hamill, and Luke Perry) and the show’s characters having strong chemistry kept fans hooked for 16 seasons. However,

How 'That’s So Raven' Raised A Generation Of Black Girls Like Me

I grew up in the golden age of the Disney Channel . I watched the hits: Hannah Montana, The Cheetah Girls, Wizards of Waverly Place. And if it was a Friday night, I’d settle in to devour the latest Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM). I watched it all. Now, as an adult, I’m part of that very specific Gen-Z Twitter and Instagram community who constantly reshares their favorite scenes from the shows, and whose childhoods can very much be defined by those Disney Channel programs. Everyone has thei
Teen Vogue •

“Ginny & Georgia” Giving Us More Bracia Is Season 2's Best Change

In this op-ed, writer Liv Facey argues that the most important change in Ginny & Georgia season 2 is the increased screen time and improved character development of Ginny's Black friend, Bracia.

Through young and adult drama, Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia explores the dynamic between Georgia Miller (played by Brianne Howey) and her teenage daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry). However, over the course of two seasons, one facet of that dynamic becomes more and more pervasive: the racial differences betwe
Den of Geek •

The 10 Best Episodes of Criminal Minds

This article contains spoilers for Criminal Minds. Criminal Minds had us hooked on the F.B.I.’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (B.A.U.) for 15 incredible seasons. The team had their wheels up for 324 episodes as they profiled some of the world’s worst serial killers, while also giving viewers a glimpse into the show’s main characters’ lives and gifting them with some incredible celebrity guest stars along the way. The series has been full of ups and downs as fans saw many characters come and go and co
Den of Geek •

How Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Fixes Two Major Season 1 Issues

Despite that, the first season does also allow us to learn about Marcus’ own struggles with depression after the loss of his friend. While this is also relatively glossed over in the first batch of episodes, the show rectifies this with season two as it shows Marcus turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with his descent into depression. The differences in Marcus are shown across the whole season but particularly in episode eight which is a Marcus-centered story as he walks us through his feelings
Den of Geek •

Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Ending Explained

Georgia Miller is not someone known for telling the truth but considering Georgia told Paul (Scott Porter) she had only one gun in the house, it’s no surprise that Austin firing a gun may come as a bit of a shock to him. Earlier on in episode 8, Austin finds a gun under Georgia’s dresser and although he puts it back, when he hears his father, Gil, fighting and basically abusing Georgia in their kitchen. Austin does the only thing he can think of, he gets the gun and fires it. Hence the gunshot.
My Imperfect Life •

Creed from 'Too Hot to Handle' season 4 tells us all about those love triangles and leaving the show early

It only just aired and already the Too Hot to Handle season 4 cast are some of the wildest contestants in the history of the Netflix show—including Creed McKinnon.

From new arrivals (welcome wild cards Flavia Laos and Ethan Smith!) to love triangles to rule breaks, Too Hot to Handle season 4 has been nothing short of drama.

To get the scoop on what really went down during that month the contestants were in Turks and Caicos—particularly how one man could find himself in two (!!!) love triangles
My Imperfect Life •

We chatted with Ethan and Sophie, 'Too Hot to Handle' season 4 stars, about blow-ups, heartbreaks and early departures

The Netflix dating show is never short of drama and Too Hot to Handle season 4 is no different, as some of this season's love triangles lead to some iconic breakup scenes.

Yes, we are referring to Sophie Stonehouse calling out fellow Too Hot to Handle season 4 cast member Creed McKinnon for breaking things off with her to pursue a connection with Flavia Laos Urbina. We’re also touching on Brittan Byrd jumping back into bed with James Pendergrass after she had jumped ship to explore things with
Den of Geek •

The Confessions of Frannie Langton Review: Quality Drama with Mystery and Heart

When Frannie expresses, “all I wanted was to have the pages of a book between my fingers”, it talks to the heart of this story, which aims to show what happens when society deems certain people to be inferior. The experimentation of Frannie’s former enslaver John Langton (Steven Mackintosh), who wanted to prove African people were not human, is hard to watch especially when you see the obvious repercussions it has had on Frannie and those around her, but this painful storyline is a crucial part
My Imperfect Life •

The best resistance bands for women to elevate your at-home workout

The best resistance bands are a great space-saving way to effectively strength train without the need for bulky equipment. So, as people who value floor space, we couldn't be happier about their return. They can be easily tucked away when you’re not using them, they don’t cost a lot, and they’re great for burning fat and gaining muscle.

Having personally tried and tested a huge range of resistance band options, our fitness expert found that the fabric of Proworks Glute Band is one of the top ac
The Times •

Racism and the royal family: does this row prove Meghan right?

The stifled horse laugh you can hear emanating from California is the noise of a duchess trying not to guffaw “I told you so”. It would be uncharacteristic of Meghan and Harry to exploit the humiliation of an out-of-touch octogenarian, so no doubt the Sussexes will be as dignified as ever. It may take ages — hours even — before a new bonus podcast delicately entitled “My Truth About Prejudice at the Palace” sidles its way to the top of the Spotify charts.

Executives at Netflix’s San Francisco H
Den of Geek •

How Criminal Minds: Evolution Finally Deals With Mental Health

This article contains spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution episodes 1 and 2. The CBS drama Criminal Minds debuted back in 2005 and lasted an incredible 15 seasons and 324 episodes. But despite its long run, it did have a few issues, which a new spinoff series on Paramount+ has now aimed to rectify. And while only three episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution have debuted on the streaming platform, it’s safe to say that the crime drama is already better than its predecessor in one key aspect: its
Mashable.com •

First date at their house: Red flag or the new normal?

You swipe, you match, and before you know it, your match wants to meet IRL. But there's a catch: they want you to come to their house. So, is this an automatic red flag, or are there some circumstances where it's OK?

First, let's take a look at the current state of play in the dating world. Recent research (Opens in a new window) that seven in 10 single U.S. adults looking for a relationship say dating is harder after COVID. It makes sense: the list of questions for how to date, always lengthy,
Den of Geek •

Manifest: Why Angelina is the Ultimate Villain

Angelina’s whole backstory sets her up to be the perfect villain. When we first meet Angelina in season three, we bear witness to the trauma inflicted on her by her religious extremist parents. Imprisoning your child because you deem her callings to communication with the devil is a big no, no, and it causes us, like the Stones, to feel nothing but sympathy for her. Thus, our weakened defenses blind us to any wrongdoing she initially does as we write it off as a product of her trauma. However, w
MyLondon •

Tube station where the wooden escalators were removed just 8 years ago

It’s been 111 years since the first escalator was installed on the London Underground at Earls Court station and when it was installed, it was such a novel feat of engineering, they used a one-legged engineer to ride the escalator to prove to passengers it was safe. Since then the escalators on the underground have been subject to various improvements over the years, including the much needed transition from wooden escalators to the metal escalators we know and use today.

However, despite the y
The Sunday Times •

After Roe v Wade, should we consider a travel boycott?

Liv Facey

I am very much a Covid child, doing A-levels and starting university during the pandemic. So I decided not just to make my dream of travelling to Las Vegas for my 21st birthday come true — but also to go large and make it a multistate trip taking in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco and Vegas. But after the Roe v Wade ruling, which meant abortion being instantly criminalised in Louisiana, I decided to drop New Orleans.

It’s not new for politics to determine holiday choice
Digital Spy •

Money Heist: Korea is still letting down its female characters

As part of a franchise with resistance at the heart of it, Netflix's Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area rebels against everything except the original's poor treatment of women – which wouldn't necessarily be as bad if the show actually addressed the issue.

In this new version of the Spanish smash hit, Korea's past serves as a foundation for its differences from the original series. For example, Tokyo chooses her name because she says, "We're going to do a bad thing", thus reflecting the t
MyLondon •

'Bus cuts mean I'll have to take 4 buses & pay double to get to Central London'

A woman says she will have to take four buses costing over double what she pays now just to get to Central London due to the proposed TfL bus cuts, and she’s not alone as a number of people express their frustration at TfL’s latest consultation. Peckham resident Sade Sadipe feels all buses have a purpose and that those in South East London risk being cut off from the rest of the city.

Last week (June 1) TfL launched a consultation that would see the axing of 250 buses and more than 16 routes in
MyLondon •

'I danced at Carnival age 5. Now my daughter, 7, will be doing exactly the same'

A mum from Hackney, who danced at Notting Hill Carnival when she was a child will now watch her daughter dance there at the age of seven. Kandaze Joseph says her daughter Janai will be one of the youngest dancers ever at this year's festival, which is making its return since 2019 due to Covid.

Janai attends Tropical Isles organisation and will perform as part of the serenity section of the 2022 float. The youngster is following in her mother's footsteps, as Kandaze also performed at Carnival wh
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