A ghost story about new motherhood? A TV writer’s debut novel explores the female psyche

Jacquie Walters’ debut, “Dearest,” is a horror novel about new motherhood. (Dana Patrick Photography) On the Shelf Dearest By Jacquie WaltersMulholland: 304 pages, $29 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Jacquie Walters’ debut, “Dearest” — out Sept. 17 — is … Read more

Pedro Almodóvar’s first book, like his movies, blends reality and fiction: ‘A fragmentary autobiography’

Pedro Almodóvar’s first book, “The Last Dream,” is out Sept. 24. “My stories and movies are all mixed together in a kind of indivisible manner,” he says. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Fall Preview Books The Last Dream By Pedro Almodóvar, translated by Frank WynneHarperVia: 240 pages, $26 If you buy books linked on … Read more

Top Google lawyer coached Kamala Harris for Trump debate — and tech antitrust watchdogs are crying foul

A top lawyer for Google in the search giant’s landmark trial with the US government is also a key adviser to the Kamala Harris campaign — and tech antitrust watchdogs are calling the cozy relationship “outrageous,” The Post has learned. In a doubleheader that turned heads across the Beltway, Google attorney Karen Dunn last Tuesday … Read more

Autumn is the season for the ‘lover girl’ — here are all the telltale signs you are one

Autumn is here, and it’s the season for ‘lover girls’ (Picture: Getty Images) Spend hours curating playlists exclusively populated with love songs? Always thought of yourself as a hopeless romantic? As the seasons change and the leaves crisp up, ‘lover girl’ autumn is making its debut as, according to new research, 3 in 5 UK … Read more

Netflix thriller gives fans ‘knot in their stomach’ after it originally flopped

Watcher is leaving Netflix viewers terrified (Picture: IFC Films/Everett/REX/Shutterstock) Maika Monroe’s ‘chilling’ horror thriller Watcher has arrived on Netflix giving fans ‘goosebumps’ despite its lacklustre box office reception. Directed by Chloe Okuno, Longlegs star Monroe appears in the 2022 film as Julia, who moves to Bucharest with her partner Francis (Karl Glusman). Francis works long … Read more

Richard Gadd defies Netflix lawsuit with powerful message as Baby Reindeer wins big at Emmys

Baby Reindeer won big at the Emmys on Sunday (Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Baby Reindeer’s creator and star Richard Gadd had a very important message for aspiring writers at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, urging them to ‘take risks’ despite a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the show. The black comedy-drama made waves when it was released on … Read more

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