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🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Hunted spies and hid her name for 20 years: PRL services could afford anything

Katarzyna Gołda, a former officer of Poland's secret services, reveals her experiences in her debut novel "Złoty spadochron," inspired by the infamous Żelazo scandal from the PRL era.

Feb 28 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Desirée de Fez, writer: 'Ghosts are not only in haunted houses, terror can stalk you on line 5 of the subway'

Author Desirée de Fez explores the suffocating ties between women in a family and the ghosts that haunt them in her debut novel 'No la dejes sola.'

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Her debut book resembles a part of a business plan the most

Reese Witherspoon's debut crime novel is clumsy and hard to follow, making it difficult for reviewers to recommend.

Feb 26 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

AWARD-WINNING DEBUT ⟩ The first step in the journey is most important

Kristi Küppari's debut novel, 'The Last Spoon,' explores personal transformation through a unique concept of spoon exchange as a means for a woman to confront her inner fears and past.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In debut novel, Bruno Imparato touches on the ruins of São Paulo's Boca do Lixo

Bruno Imparato's debut novel 'Buraco de Bala' explores the complex social dynamics of São Paulo's Boca do Lixo during the 1970s and 1980s.

Feb 25 • 19:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel 'We Queens': 'I don't rule the world, I just do my job'

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel explores the lives of two women navigating personal crises against the backdrop of violence in the Piemont Alps and the EU's border with Turkey.

Feb 25 • 15:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Review: 'The Waters Flow Alone', by Santiago Marini

The article is a review of Santiago Marini's debut novel 'The Waters Flow Alone', focusing on the life and introspections of its protagonist, Horacio Ronco.

Feb 24 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Vladimir release date, cast and trailer for Netflix's next steamy thriller

A new Netflix series titled 'Vladimir' is based on Julia May Jonas's debut novel and features a mix of comedy and drama revolving around an obsessive relationship.

Feb 24 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Fiction: We Are a Girl

The article discusses the dramatic narratives of athletes, particularly focusing on the struggles and triumphs depicted in Son Lewandowski's debut novel, 'Die Routinen', which explores fame and abuse in competitive sports.

Feb 23 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sinijärv Recommends: This is a Good Fun Story!

Cultural advisor Karl Martin Sinijärv recommends Kristi Küppar's award-winning debut novel "The Last Spoon" as an enjoyable and unique narrative.

Feb 22 • 12:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

All stutterers in the world get vindication in a Finnish debut novel to love

The novel 'Maamaa' by Finnish debut author Stefanie Tuurna portrays the protagonist Akira, who overcomes bullying and uses her stutter as a driving force in her life.

Feb 21 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cancellation of Reading in Leipzig: No Book Fair for AfD Politician

The Leipzig Book Fair has canceled an event for AfD politician Maximilian Krah, citing security reasons, surprising the author who was set to present his debut novel.

Feb 18 • 12:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mattiesko Hytönen, 82, Overcomes Cancer

Mattiesko Hytönen, an 82-year-old Finnish journalist and newcomer author, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming cancer and publishing his debut novel, which draws from his life experiences.

Feb 18 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Don't judge a book by...

The article reviews Ana Milán's debut novel, comparing its enticing packaging to a low-quality crab salad, and critiques its literary value against its aspirational presentation.

Feb 17 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gorgeous' romance drama based on 'perfect' novel is your next Netflix binge

A BBC Three drama, adapted from Sally Rooney's bestselling novel 'Conversations With Friends', is set to debut on Netflix soon, attracting attention for its cast and storyline.

Feb 16 • 18:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Directorial Debut of 'The Chronology of Water': Jealous of Everything of Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has made her impressive directorial debut with 'The Chronology of Water,' a film based on the novel by Lydia Yuknavitch.

Feb 16 • 07:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Time to Demolish Factories of Bad Dreams. The Debut of Hengameh Yaghoobifarah Exposes Modern Germany

The debut novel by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah shines a light on the challenges of immigrant identity and societal perceptions in modern Germany.

Feb 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Episode Schedule for 'Like Water for Chocolate 2': When and Where to Watch the Complete Series?

The second season of 'Like Water for Chocolate', produced by Salma Hayek, is set to debut on February 15, releasing new episodes weekly.

Feb 14 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fantasy Returns, or How Galicia Has Always Been There

The article discusses the resurgence of fantasy literature, particularly focusing on Nerea Pallares's debut novel 'Punto de araña', and its reflections on societal issues through gothic themes.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He asks the important questions

Norwegian Martin Tilrem's debut novel, 'Et pigebarn,' is a brief yet impactful read that prompted a contemplative engagement rather than a speedy consumption.

Feb 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

A parent couple makes a decision that will pain them for the rest of their life

The article reviews Martin Tilrem's debut novel 'Et pigebarn', which explores the emotional and difficult decisions faced by parents.

Feb 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

About the Novel by Tomáš Hudák Americans / Why is it a Bestseller?

Tomáš Hudák's debut novel 'Americans' quickly became a bestseller, likely due to his reputation as a stand-up comedian and journalist, as well as a cultural resonance with Slovak emigration.

Feb 12 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Magdalena Schrefel's debut novel: A hope appears on the horizon

Magdalena Schrefel's debut novel, 'Das Blaue vom Himmel', tackles the climate crisis while exploring the complexities of family dynamics.

Feb 11 • 20:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Deeply tragic debut novel about surviving a father

Silas Alikis' debut novel presents a poignant narrative through the eyes of a child escaping an abusive father, showcasing the emotional turmoil of survival.

Feb 11 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He debuted with a stammering poetry collection. Now he writes an almost sovereign novel

Lasse Raagaard's debut novel, 'Slip', is a compelling exploration of death and the afterlife.

Feb 11 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Just Let Go, Beautiful

Lasse Raagaard makes a compelling debut with his novel 'Slip', which explores themes of death and the afterlife.

Feb 11 • 09:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Living Next to Horror: The Quilmes Hole and Its Neighbors through a Literary Lens

Patricia Salinas’ debut novel explores themes of identity through the story of a woman confronting her adoption and the historical trauma of her new neighborhood, adjacent to a former clandestine detention center in Argentina.

Feb 9 • 21:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Jorena Gorkša's debut novel 'Ercens' – a sports thriller and an existential con artist novel

The article discusses Jorena Gorkša's debut novel 'Ercens', highlighting its themes and the author's background in football and advertising.

Feb 8 • 09:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Is the 23-year-old Swiss the new genius of literature?

Nelio Biedermann, a 22-year-old Swiss author, garners attention for his debut novel 'Lázár,' which explores the fall of Hungarian aristocracy, raising questions about the nature of genius in literature.

Feb 8 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Karina Sainz Borgo: "I didn't hang myself from a beam because I had books to read"

Karina Sainz Borgo returns to Venezuela with her new novel 'Nazarena', portraying a disintegrating family at the end of the 19th century, coinciding with the film adaptation of her debut literary work.

Feb 7 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mother's Love

A discussion about the maternal love depicted in Sofía Brotóns' debut novel 'Matriz,' emphasizing its revolutionary perspective on motherhood.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

The eyes and ears of the Australian government just wrote a novel

Former Australian ambassador Ian Kemish draws from his extensive diplomatic career to write his debut novel 'Two Islands,' which focuses on Europe's overlooked war.

Feb 6 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The creator of 'Adolescence' now has a new series: his adaptation of this mythical dystopian novel premieres this weekend

The creator of the series 'Adolescence' is set to debut a new adaptation of a classic dystopian novel this weekend.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

A teacher's debut novel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the classroom

Sita Walker's debut novel, set during a lunchtime at a state high school, depicts the candid experiences and challenges faced by teachers in the classroom.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Are you that much of a Christian?

The article explores the challenges of identifying autofiction in Anne Skov Thomsen's debut novel 'Præstens', suggesting that there are no clear indicators on whether it fits this genre.

Feb 2 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Cultural and Leisure Tips by Author Yuko Kuhn: Munich and Japan, Two Inspiring Worlds

Yuko Kuhn's debut novel 'Onigiri' tells the touching travel story of her mother, inspired by her collaboration with Doris Dörrie during their time at the Munich School of Television and Film.

Jan 14 • 13:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Social Networks Have Changed Relationships. The Novel About the Stars You Know is a Hit with All Generations

The bestseller 'About the Stars You Know' by Petr Hanel, awarded the 2024 Czech Book Debut at the Humbook Awards, has captivated readers across generations and has become one of the most successful Czech literary debuts of recent years.

Jan 14 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Sara Torres, writer: "As a woman, you learn to be frightened by the beauty of others"

Sara Torres, a prominent generational figure, emphasizes the vital reclamation of bodies from a queer identity perspective in her impactful debut novel 'Lo que hay.'

Jan 10 • 04:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Tomáš Hudák: The story of the book 'Amerikáni' I carried inside me for a long time and had to tell it, otherwise I would not have peace

Tomáš Hudák, a stand-up comedian and screenwriter, discusses his bestselling debut novel 'Amerikáni', sharing insights on his sources, historical realities, and writing intentions.

Jan 9 • 15:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Surprising Success of the Novel Amerikáni

The debut novel Amerikáni by Tomáš Hudák remains a bestseller, attributed to its quality rather than the popularity of its stand-up comedian author.

Jan 7 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The trafficking of child footballers is in control of entire championships. There's an investigation to be done.

Journalist Marco Bellinazzo explores the dark underbelly of the football world in his debut crime novel, drawing connections between soccer, economics, and finance.

Jan 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

For Horror Fans: A Bathtub Full of Blood

Josh Winning's debut novel 'Burn the Negative' explores mysterious accidents, deaths, and supernatural phenomena, showcasing his expertise in the horror genre.

Jan 6 • 19:08 UTC

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