The ObserverFictionReviewA novel smuggled out of Nazi Germany narrates this ingenious work which warns of the danger in ignoring lessons of history
Towards the end of Hugo Hamilton’s ingenious and engaging novel The Pages, a book club in Berlin devotes its attention to Joseph Roth’s novel Rebellion, first published in 1924, until the members become more interested in discussing restaurants. Suddenly, a voice enters the narrative: “What is this, a foodie club? Read More...
Ultimate summer readsBooksFrom classic romance to steamy romps, your beach reads are sorted courtesy of Guardian Australia’s staff and critics
This is part of a new series of summer reading guides, arranged by genre. Please share your own picks in the comments See out lists for funny books, crime books and sci-fi and fantasy books 1. Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonPan Macmillan ($26.99)
Royally implausible romcom Read More...
School sportsVirginia coach, 22, posed as 13-year-old and played in high school hoops gameWoman wore absent girl’s jersey and scored goals before she and other coach lost jobs after basketball caper was discovered
Two Virginia high school basketball coaches have lost their jobs after one of them posed as a student athlete and played in a game for their team.
The assistant coach at the center of the failed caper – who has been identified as Arlisha Boykins – is 22, and she impersonated a 13-year-old player, according to the local news station which first reported on the case, WAVY. Read More...