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Piers Morgan says he has insider information about how the Royal Family is responding to a new book about Princess Diana described as a bombshell. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he claimed the royals are unsettled by revelations touching on Diana's legacy, and viewers are debating both the book's claims and whether Morgan's palace sources can be trusted.

Earl Spencer, brother of Princess Diana, has apologised to broadcaster Piers Morgan after factual errors were found in his new book about her life. Spencer acknowledged the mistakes, which had drawn criticism from Morgan, and offered a public correction. The exchange has attracted wide attention as it touches on competing accounts of Diana's story and the accuracy of claims made in books about her.

In March 2025, the University of Oxford announced a partnership with OpenAI to digitize public-domain books from the Bodleian Library. According to the announcement, the digitized works will become searchable and more widely accessible. The collaboration has drawn attention among librarians, researchers and open-access advocates discussing the role of AI companies in digitizing cultural heritage collections.

A former CIA officer has published a novel alleging serious dysfunction within the agency's deep-cover operations. The book, covered by The Washington Post, draws on the author's insider perspective to portray problems in how undercover work is handled. Readers and commentators are weighing how much of the fiction reflects real shortcomings at the intelligence agency.

Jesse Wegman argues that judicial supremacy has gone too far, saying the Constitution should not be treated as the exclusive property of the nine Supreme Court justices. The argument comes in a new book, 'Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People,' which calls on Americans to reclaim ownership of their founding charter and question the Court's final say over its meaning.

Used bookstores in Japan are reporting a fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase books by the ton. One single order of 50 tons was sent to the United States, where the books are believed to be scanned for AI training data and then destroyed. Numerous suspicious bulk purchases are thought to end up in similar foreign scan-and-shred facilities.

The National Book Awards have announced their long lists, with Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard among the nominated authors. The inclusion of several internationally recognized names has drawn attention to this year's field, as the awards whittle contenders down toward the finalists and eventual winners in each category.

Author John Green is speaking out about the wave of book bans in the United States, saying his novel — reportedly the country's most banned book — has made everyday life awkward for him. In remarks reported by The Independent, Green said 'it's uncomfortable to be at the grocery store,' reflecting on the personal toll of the censorship campaigns. The comments add to an ongoing national debate over school and library book removals.

T. Rowe Price is working to ringfence its $165 billion emerging markets book from the potential fallout of El Niño, Bloomberg reports. The asset manager is assessing how the weather pattern could hit commodity producers, food prices and inflation across developing economies. The move highlights growing investor concern that climate-driven weather shocks could destabilize emerging market assets.

The Wall Street Journal reports on a debut novel that earned wide literary acclaim but is now under scrutiny over whether it was actually generated by artificial intelligence. The question has sparked debate in publishing circles about authenticity, authorship and how far AI tools may already be reaching into celebrated fiction.

Author John Green says it is 'uncomfortable to know' that he wrote America's most banned book, in a new interview with The Independent. His young adult novel has become a focal point in the ongoing US battles over school library removals and book challenges, and Green has been an outspoken critic of censorship efforts.

A newly published book about how evolution has shaped men's and women's minds is drawing criticism for presenting a story that researchers say is outdated. A review argues that the book relies on claims about evolved psychological differences between the sexes that modern science has moved past, reigniting long-running debate over evolutionary explanations of gender differences.

A newly published book reports that Gisele Bündchen once wrote a handwritten note to Tom Brady, years before the couple finalised their divorce in 2022. The letter, described as a personal plea, sheds new light on tensions in the marriage during Brady's playing career. The claim has drawn wide attention as fans revisit the couple's high-profile split.

LeBron James and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka have brought an end to an era of Lakers basketball, according to Silver Screen and Roll. The report frames the pair's recent decisions as marking the close of a defining chapter for the franchise, one built around James's tenure in Los Angeles. Fans and analysts are weighing what the move means for the team's direction and roster future.

Kentucky's governor, speaking during a book tour stop in Washington, suggested he may launch a campaign for president in 2028. The comments fuel speculation that he is positioning himself as a national figure ahead of the next presidential cycle, with the book tour serving as a platform to raise his profile beyond Kentucky.

Award-winning journalist Robert Kolker spoke with NPR about his new book, 'The Vanishing Family'. The interview covers the reporting behind the book and the family stories at its center. The conversation is drawing attention from readers following Kolker's previous acclaimed nonfiction work and interest in his take on how American families are changing.

The New York Times has published a piece by a writer it describes as ferociously talented, examining a death on the New York subway that sharply divided public opinion across the city. The article revisits the incident and the conflicting reactions it provoked among New Yorkers.

Christian Horner has used a newly published book to revive criticism and disputes from his time at Red Bull's Formula 1 team, reopening old wounds within the outfit. The remarks touch on the internal tensions that surrounded his departure, and fans and paddock observers are debating what the revelations mean for the team's leadership and reputation heading into the season.

A newly released book about Tom Brady claims that one of his social media moves was intended as a 'middle finger' to his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. The book alleges Brady used a specific online post to send a pointed message to the supermodel following their divorce. The claim has drawn attention from entertainment and sports media as readers weigh the former couple's post-split tensions.

Used bookstores in Japan are seeing a surge in bulk purchase orders, with roughly 50 tons of secondhand books shipped to buyers in the United States, according to Nippon TV. The report highlights growing overseas demand for Japanese used books, though it does not specify who the buyers are or what kinds of books are being purchased.

Bokmässan, Sweden's major annual book and literature festival held in Gothenburg, is being widely discussed. The fair brings together publishers, authors and readers for talks, signings and debates, and typically draws tens of thousands of visitors each autumn. No specific event or announcement from this year's edition has been confirmed in the available material.

Derrick Henry has moved past Ray Rice and tied Mark Andrews in the Baltimore Ravens' franchise record book, according to Ravens Wire. The milestone marks another achievement in Henry's first season with Baltimore after his years leading the Tennessee Titans' running game. Rice, a former Super Bowl champion Raven, now slips behind Henry in that category of the team's records.

The New York Times has published its hardcover bestseller list for the week ended September 12, ranking the top-selling hardcover titles across fiction and nonfiction. The list, widely used as a benchmark of book sales in the United States, is drawing attention from readers and publishers tracking this week's leading titles.

A new book offers an in-depth account of Ohio's prolonged redistricting fight, which has repeatedly drawn court challenges and national attention over how the state's legislative and congressional maps are drawn. Coverage highlights the book as a detailed look at the political and legal battles that shaped the process.

A new parenting book, "The Dysregulated Kid," aims to help parents understand and manage their children's emotions and reactions. The book focuses on supporting kids through emotional dysregulation, offering parents strategies to respond to outbursts and difficult behaviour. It has been featured in mainstream news coverage of parenting and children's mental health.

An activist campaigning against book bans is scheduled to appear at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. The local report highlights the event amid ongoing national debates over school and library book removals. Community members and students in the Quad Cities region are expected to take interest in the discussion.