Hilda Hidalgo Readies Third Fiction Pic, About Sexual Abuse, After Acclaimed Dramas ‘Of Love and Other Demons’ and ‘Violeta at Last’ (EXCLUSIVE)

EXTRACT | “They’re cartel boys. You can’t touch that”

Read the first chapter of 'Murder in Orania: A Novel' by Onyeka Nwelue

From Her Garden Post in Wilmington, Prolific Artist Minnie Evans Patrolled the Borders Between Worlds

A new documentary unspools the story of Minnie Evans, a North Carolina artist whose visionary work channeled a dialogue with the divine and broke through the art world.

Watch: Dashwood sisters navigate love, loss in 'Sense and Sensibility' teaser

Watch: Dashwood sisters navigate love, loss in 'Sense and Sensibility' teaser

The week’s bestselling books, July 5

Hardcover fiction 1. Whistler by Ann Patchett (Harper: 30) A woman reconnects with her former stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art decades after a traumatic event separated them. 2. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Knopf: 30) A “tradwife” influencer suddenly wakes up in the brutal world of 1855. 3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans []

Mara Brock Akil Reveals Her Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Abuse

Mara Brock Akil is sharing details of a devastating personal hardship through her debut novel.

Exclusive Excerpt: TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS offers sacrifice and romantasy

Enjoy an excerpt from To Dance the Moon and Stars by Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez, a new romantasy graphic novel.

Anna Natasha’s ‘The Sex Detective’ Is the New Second-Chance Romance That Will Take Over Your TBR

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‘She was put on this earth to solve crime’: Laura Donnelly on new crime series

Northern Irish actress Laura Donnelly said she was drawn to her new crime series because it prioritises storytelling over gratuitous violence and gore.

‘Sense and Sensibility’ Trailer: Daisy Edgar-Jones Stars in New Adaptation of Jane Austen Classic

Daisy Edgar-Jones enters the Jane Austen cinematic universe in the first trailer for Focus Features’ new adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility.” The “Twisters” star plays Elinor Dashwood, one of three sisters who are forced to leave their family estate with their widowed mother and move to a humble cottage. There, they experience love and heartbreak []

An insider’s autopsy of the hollowing out of Parliament

Derek O’Brien’s clinically diagnosed book is an important chapter in opposition literature

Ayesha Omar shares how image-based abuse affected her career and mental health

Cases show how online image based abuse continues to harm women worldwide, including public figures in Pakistan The post Ayesha Omar shares how image-based abuse affected her career and mental health appeared first on BOL News.

Lexi Minetree On Elle's Dustin Or Miles Choice & If Warner Will Appear

Elle Woods is in a whole new love triangle, and Lexi Minetree doesn't want fans looking too closely at the 'Legally Blonde' timeline for any romantic answers.

DAUGHTERS, Not Sons: Mollie Hemingway OWNS DAR Pres. Who Told Members to GET OVER IT, Trans-Women Are IN

DAUGHTERS, Not Sons: Mollie Hemingway OWNS DAR Pres. Who Told Members to GET OVER IT, Trans-Women Are IN

Another Iranian Funeral – Iconic Writer dies in Exile

Shahrnoush Parsipour invited readers into the everyday emotional and psychological worlds of her female characters

Woman official alleges abuse, assault during voter survey in Telangana

Woman official alleges abuse, assault during voter survey in Telangana

The five best fantasy novels of all time according to Naomi Ishiguro

As she publishes the first in a beguiling new series of novels, the author reveals the books that inspired it

Director Reacts After Rashmika's 'Girlfriend' Is Dragged Into Pune Murder Case

An X user asked Rahul Ravindran to do one movie on atrocities of women on men after Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend

‘Elle’ Captures the Spirit of ‘Legally Blonde’ and Adds a Lesbian to the Mix

Canon lesbians, classic Elle Woods spirit, humor, and heart...'Elle' has it all! The post ‘Elle’ Captures the Spirit of ‘Legally Blonde’ and Adds a Lesbian to the Mix appeared first on Autostraddle.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Great to see you in the newly-weds club, Taylor

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Great to see you in the newly-weds club, Taylor

Man charged with murder of trans student Juniper Blessing found incompetent to stand trial

This story originally appeared on Them and describes the violent killing of a transgender woman.

Alexx Ekubo: Blogger drops fresh claims as late actor's family drama deepens

Instagram blogger Cutie Juls claims individuals linked to Alexx Ekubo's family sought help to publish unfounded allegations, drawing support from Nollywood stars.

Author Blocks ‘Hunger Games’ Star Over Movie Adaptation Feud

Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Pennsylvania Conference for WomenAuthor Tomi Adeyemi has officially distanced herself from the movie adaptation of her book Children of Blood and Bone due to behind-the-scenes drama. The New York Times bestselling author made the announcement to fans via TikTok on Sunday, sharing a series of screenshots to unidentified recipients. “There is a reason i will not post anything about the adaptation of my work,” one of the messages she sent reads. “That’s all.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Mia Thornton Responds to Claims She Photoshopped Her Face Onto Model's Body

Mia Thornton is pushing back against accusations that she Photoshopped her face onto influencer Sophie O’Neill’s body in a now-deleted Instagram post. “Two seasons off Potomac Y’all still talking about me. I’m busy adding 000’s to my bottom line with AI. We are not the same. therealdeal bornentertainer,” the former Real Housewives of Potomac []

RHOBH Alum Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce, Accuses Ex of Rape

Content warning: This story contains allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse. Annemarie Wiley and Marcellus Wiley are ending their marriage. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum...

Deaf woman now feels 'safe' after years of abuse at hands of her relatives

Four of seven of the woman’s relatives have been convicted of abusing her following an eight-month trial.

The ghost behind

Reminiscing with her brother’s bandmates, a filmmaker pieces together a life of music, friendship, dreams and addiction- Directed by Caroline RumleyWatch on Psyche

Video of former Pemex director beating his wife sparks outrage in Mexico

The complaint filed by María Felicia Jiménez highlights the scale of gender-based violence in the country, where 63 of women over the age of 15 have experienced some form of it

‘Vida’ Creator Tanya Saracho Reteams With Starz for Adaptation of Romantasy Novel ‘The Wolf King’

The series will be based on Lauren Palphreyman’s trilogy that follows a princess kidnapped and held captive by a “brooding werewolf alpha” amidst a war.

Netflix 'The Love Lab' forces singles into extreme states of romance

Netflix 'The Love Lab' forces singles into extreme states of romance

Book Review: Canadian author Connie Gault draws on subversive painting in new novel

If you want to derive the full measure of A Study in Red, the fourth novel by Connie Gault, start by familiarizing yourself with Edgar Degas’ painting, Combing the Hair. Colloquially dubbed “the big red monster,” for its mesmerizing use of a colour saturated in meaning — passion, love, danger, violence — it inflames a []

All About “Love Island USA” Star Aniya Harvey's 3 Sisters, Angel, Ava and Asia

Both Angel and Asia have gone to bat for Aniya on social media

The First Edition of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' Contained Incorrect Page Numbers, Missing Punctuation and Three Misspellings of the Word 'Heights'

The haunting story set against the Yorkshire moors would become one of the most renowned novels of the 19th century. Now, a rare first-edition copy is heading to auction

The big twist in ‘Blood Lines’ is more than shocking

Gail Maurice’s queer Métis romance takes a massive risk—letting it dig deep into the pain and loss perpetuated by colonial structures

She Followed Her Brother-in-Law’s Niece on Instagram After Feeling a Real Connection — Then Felt Embarrassed When She Was Ignored

Not all follows lead to a full love story. The post She Followed Her Brother-in-Law’s Niece on Instagram After Feeling a Real Connection — Then Felt Embarrassed When She Was Ignored appeared first on TwistedSifter.