Short stories This article is more than 7 years oldErotic stories by Anaïs Nin consigned to Amazon's adult content 'dungeon'This article is more than 7 years oldNew volume of the author’s erotica, written for a private patron in the 1930s, will not show up in searches except under specific conditions
A new volume of lost writing by the author Anaïs Nin has been consigned by online retailer Amazon to its “adult content dungeon” – which is not as kinky as it sounds. Read More...
Book of the dayBiography booksReviewA much-needed retelling of the extraordinary story of Harold Wilson’s right-hand woman
Imagine a story of sex, drugs and secrets inside Downing Street. A story about a political wife accused of meddling, and a resignation honours list mired in scandal. And no, it’s not the one you’re thinking of. This is the irresistible tale of Marcia Williams, political secretary and “office wife” to the Labour prime minister Harold Wilson, and if it were the plot of a thriller it would seem too wild to be true. Read More...
The ObserverWorld newsMartial arts star kicks his way into the political limelightThe presidential primaries have thrown up almost constant shocks and surprises. But there is one thing that stunned everyone in politics: the unexpected impact of Chuck Norris.
Of course, as many TV villains can testify, no one ever sees Chuck Norris coming. Or at least not until it's too late. Then he kicks you in the face. Yet to the amazement of pundits everywhere, Norris has transformed the Republican race. Read More...
