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‘Beautiful and terrifying’: the best American LGBTQ+ books, chosen by Samuel R Delany, Kaveh Akbar, Eileen Myles and more

From 20th-century classics to little-known treasures, queer authors share their favorite books about LGBTQ+ life

The Guardian - US

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: “There is so much hurt in this game of searching for a mate, of… — Inspiring lessons on dating, rejection, mixed signals, heartbreak, unrealistic expectations and why It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all by the literary icon known for her deep insights into human nature and relationships

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: Sylvia Plath’s quote, “There is so much hurt in this game of searching for a mate, of testing, trying. And you realize suddenly that you forgot it was a game, and turn away in tears” explores the emotional challenges, vulnerability, and uncertainty that…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: “I desire the things which will destroy me in the… — Life lessons on human nature, desire, attraction, self-awareness and why sometimes we are our own worst enemies by the iconic American poet best known for her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar and her posthumous poetry collection Ariel

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath highlights the meaning of “I desire the things which will destroy me in the end.” The saying reflects a deep tension between emotional desire and self-awareness, where individuals may be drawn toward experiences, relationships, or ambitions that feel powerful and meaningful even when…

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At 92, Liz Hicklin embarked on a standup career: ‘I didn’t think about ageing until I was over 90’

Ninety-five-year-old Liz Hicklin may be the oldest ‘sit-down standup’ comedian in Australia. But that’s only part of her extraordinary life story

The Guardian - AU

Billie Eilish Debuts Dramatic New Hair Ahead of the Bell Jar Film Role

Billie Eilish's new auburn hair has sparked speculation about her role in the upcoming film adaptation of The Bell Jar, with fans speculating about her involvement in the project.

International Business Times UK

Sylvia Plath’s poetry writing must-have? Stolen pink paper

BOOKS: On stolen pink paper from the college where she taught, Sylvia Plath wrote some of the greatest poems in the English language. Now a landmark publication collects all of her poems together for the first time, writes Jessie Thompson – but more could still surface

The Independent UK

Anna Konkle Uses Humor to Cope. Her Favorite Books Do the Same

The 'PEN15' star shares which "traumedies" inspired her debut memoir, 'The Sane One.'

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‘The Moon and The Zoo’: Simon Armitage poem celebrates 200 years of ZSL

Zoological Society of London commissions poet laureate for animation to mark its 200th anniversary

The Guardian - UK

The best books about being a teenager – according to our experts

Awkwardness and acne are the first things that spring to mind when thinking of adolescence, but they’re not always the full picture. We asked eight of our experts to tell us which book they feel best represents the experience of being a teenager.

The Conversation

Five Great Reads: Imran Khan, Sylvia Plath and the Melbourne man with more than 20,000 books

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU

5 Pop Stars Who Became Genuinely Good Actors & 5 Pop Stars Who Just Tried Their Best

Billie Eilish is set to star in a new film, joining the well-trodden musician-to-acting pipeline, where some have found more success than others.

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Billie Eilish in talks for film acting debut in adaptation of Sylvia Plath's ‘The Bell Jar’

Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar".

Euronews

Billie Eilish in talks to make film debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of The Bell Jar

Singer previously acted in 2023 TV show ‘Swarm’

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Why I Think Billie Eilish Found The Perfect Role For Her Movie Debut

Billie Eilish, the movie star?

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Billie Eilish to make movie debut in The Bell Jar

Billie Eilish is in final talks to take on the lead role in The Bell Jar.

The Guardian - US

Billie Eilish set for big screen acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of The Bell Jar

Grammy-winning singer is in advanced talks to lead an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s novel for Oscar-winning writer-director

The Guardian - UK

The Daffodil Days by Helen Bain review – virtuoso portrait of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath’s final year

Portraying the breakdown of the couple’s marriage through the eyes of the people around them, this deeply researched and utterly convincing debut is an astonishing achievement

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Gwyneth Paltrow failed to call ambulance over 911 mix-up

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she failed to call an ambulance when she thought she was having a "heart attack" in London because she didn't know the number for the emergency services.

The Guardian - UK

Fungi: Anarchist Designers review – a perverse plunge into mushroom mayhem, from stinkhorns to zombie-makers

They have poisoned emperors, taken over insect brains and survived atomic bombs. This Dantean journey through fungal hell is riveting – though frogs may disagree

The Guardian - UK

From Dylan Thomas’ shopping list to a note from Sylvia Plath’s doctor: newly uncovered case files reveal the hidden lives of famous writers

Exclusive: Hardship grant applications to the Royal Literary Fund, including unseen letters by Doris Lessing and a note from James Joyce saying that he ‘gets nothing in the way of royalties’, show authors at their most vulnerable

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, the Sylvia Plath of her generation? Maggie Nelson has got this one wrong in The Slicks

READING LIST: There are plenty of curious ideas to pursue when examining the global phenomenon of Swift in 2025. The patriarchy hating prolific female artists in a pop world dominated by women doesn’t feel like one of them, writes Hannah Ewens

The Guardian - UK

‘Ambition is a punishing sphere for women’: author Maggie Nelson on why Taylor Swift is the Sylvia Plath of her generation

What do Swift and Plath have in common, and should Kamala Harris have spoken out about her political ambitions? The Argonauts author turns her lens on poetry, pop and patriarchy

The Guardian - UK

Oisin Murphy: ‘I found escapism but also an awful lot of trouble in the bottle’

The champion jockey tells Donald McRae about his pursuit of sobriety, his April car crash, a voracious need to win – and the poetry of Sylvia Plath

The Guardian - UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in June

Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

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