| News: the latest
from the literary world
 As
we've gone all British, it's only right that we report
on John Updike's
commendation of British authors, especially Ian McEwan
at the Guardian Hay literary festival. Meanwhile, British
media has been dominated with commemorations of D-Day
60 years since it happened. But have they clouded the
real bravery and courage of those involved?
Plus: Does Sebastian Coe's
recent failure to protect his privacy mean that the
UK's media have true freedom with kiss and tell stories?
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Does a media assault from all fronts destroy
the real significance of the Veterans' wartime efforts?
Seb Coe's efforts to protect his privacy from the media
have failed. Does this mean truly free press?
The
luminary author sticks up for British writers worried
that Americans will hijack the Booker
Hitchhiker
resurrected; Celebration of Bloomsday centenary and
a tale of four zines
High profile promos and book sales are blooming. But
are we only reading a few much hyped titles?
News of this month's winners on bloc, and details of
upcoming competitions nationwide