It’s great to see female protagonists front and centre in modern spy thrillers and British agent Emma Makepeace is a case in point. First appearing in The Chase in 2022, she literally hit the ground running while dodging bullets as she fought to keep herself and her charge alive long enough to expose the traitor
When criminals get on the move, that’s when things get wild, which is why we love nothing more than a road-trip novel and the Northern Irish author Stuart Neville has cooked up a doozy to get us rolling this week. Every book on the docket has some edge to it – there’s a reinvention of
Translated by Sam Bett — Even though strong female protagonists are nothing new in contemporary manga or animé, it’s not often we come across them in Japanese crime fiction novels. Yoriko Shindo is not only a memorable character, she also defies traditional gender roles in a spectacular way – not only through her choice of
International bestseller Jeffery Deaver has more than 40 novels to his name and he’s one of crime fiction’s big guns. Since Lincoln Rhyme first appeared in The Bone Collector, his debut, in 1997 the series has been a bestseller and the Colter Shaw quartet has cemented Deaver’s reputation as a master of dark twisty tales.
…but Aussie crime fiction remains as hot as ever. This week our new books report begins with the latest from Garry Disher – his standalone thriller about a nomadic thief hunted by some baddies in rural Australia. Plus, a new procedural from English author Rachel Abbott, a Dixie Mafia story from Snowden Wright, cosy Swedish
Eddie Flynn, the fictional conman turned lawyer, is back. Prizewinning author, Steve Cavanagh has added an eighth book to this popular series and, coincidence or not, the title is Witness 8. This time, Eddie agrees to defend John Jackson, a paediatric brain surgeon who has been charged with murder. John insists he’s innocent and Eddie
Kansas author Scott Phillips’s first novel, The Ice Harvest, was a critical and commercial hit in 2000. A movie adaptation, starring John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton, was released in 2005. It’s also by some distance his most conventional crime novel, and since then Phillips has pursued his own idiosyncratic path. More recent novels have
Image Credit: Kevin Winter Apparently, Saturday Night Live should already have its actor to play Tim Walz, according to fans. After Kamala Harris‘ running mate choice was announced on Tuesday, August 6, the internet shared their casting idea for the upcoming season of the comedy sketch series: Steve Martin. If the 78-year-old is selected to
Image Credit: Julie Burch Julia Burch parlayed her mother’s advice to follow her dreams of becoming a noted, respected, and successful social media influencer. “I was born in a small town in Ontario (Canada) to a single mother of three,” she said. “My mother always encouraged me in my dreams, and is one of my
Image Credit: Lauren Burch As the number of influencers rises across social media sites like TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube, it becomes difficult to stand out and be able to present oneself as a unique creator, making others feel that it is worth participating in their community. It takes a special kind of determination, adaptability, and
Image Credit: Getty Images for MTV One of music’s biggest night of the year is approaching, and the 2024 VMAs nominees have been revealed! The show will take place on September 10 in the ‘Big Apple’ and will celebrate 40 years of historical moments in the music industry. From Madonna‘s iconic 80s hit “Like a
Image Credit: PA Images via Getty Images Steve Jobs’ daughter Eve Jobs confirmed that she’s dating British equestrian Harry Charles while sweetly supporting the Olympian, who won his first gold medal—12 years after his father Peter did the same—on Friday, August 2. The 26-year-old model revealed her relationship via Instagram with a video showing Charles,
Image Credit: Sportsfile via Getty Images MyKayla Skinner is calling on her former teammate Simone Biles for help. The 27-year-old former Olympian posted an Instagram video shortly after Simone, 27, and the rest of Team USA closed out the gymnastics portion of the Paris Olympics. In the clip, MyKayla pleaded for Simone to tell her
Image Credit: Lakshay Jain He is a young Indian-origin serial entrepreneur who started his journey by founding a full-stack marketing agency called Mevrex, which he scaled to over 30 countries. Later, he established Mascan, a Delaware-based media holding company specializing in digital assets and businesses. While interviewing him, we uncovered many interesting stories and gained
Image Credit: Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana Eras tour headliner Taylor Swift and past opening act Sabrina Carpenter have maintained a strong friendship. They are so close that they remain on good terms even after the Espresso singer collaborated with Kim Kardashian, with whom the 34-year-old has had a long-time feud due to her
Image Credit: Getty Images Simone Biles was ready to break records in Paris. The Olympian—who was already the most decorated American gymnast before the 2024 Games—became the second oldest woman to become a two-time Olympic all-around champion, joining Maria Gorokhovskaya, who achieved this in 1952 at 30 years old. Her total score of 59.131 was
Image Credit: Getty Images Valarie Allman quickly made headlines after winning the gold medal in the women’s discus throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 29-year-old athlete achieved a distance of 69.50 meters, putting her in first place against China and Croatia. Now that she’s one of the most popular names from Team USA, learn
Getty/Illustration by Keila GonzalezGetty/Illustration by Keila Gonzalez Ask anybody from New York, and they’ll tell you that summers in the city are special. They are so special that they’ve been immortalized in great works of literature, cinema, and songs for decades now. Perhaps most famously on the Latine side of things, El Gran Combo’s “Un
When “Yo Soy Betty, La Fea” aired its first and only season in 1999, no one could have imagined the impact a Colombian telenovela that followed Betty Pinzón, a quirky, corporate Latina protagonist navigating her career and love life, would have on millions of people around the world. The show was televised in 180 countries,
Last week, Sofia Vergara made history at the Emmys as the first Latina to be nominated for best lead actress in a limited seriesfor her role in Netflix’s “Griselda.” This nomination comes after years of Vergara battling a double-edged sword: her undeniable talent and her Colombian accent, which were both part of the path she’d
When fellow emerging comedian Glorelys Mora and I first met in the comedy scene — it was an instant connection. I was in awe of her ability to capture and materialize people’s need for expression through comedy. Her determination and contagious, guttural laugh drew me in, and we quickly bonded over our shared experiences and
In our Q&A /feature series Tell Me Más, we ask some of our favorite Latine celebs to share some inside info about their lives and some of the ways they are prioritizing their mental health. This month, we spoke with reggaetón artist Moffa on how being adopted by his Puerto Rican parents impacted his music,
“A Hungry Heart: A Memoir” ($19, originally $22) “Now, if I were to tell you that Gordon Parks has written at least three autobiography-memoir mashups, you’d probably ask, ‘Why?’ And I would say, ‘Because this man has Lived,’ with a capital L. Parks was a groundbreaking photographer, film director, author, poet, composer — the very
I have a deep yearning for uniting people. I believe that one of my purposes in this life is to bring people together in a way that transcends status, class, and occupation, creating a space where everyone feels truly united and understood. That’s why in 2022, I decided to launch my first El Teteo party
At the Paris Olympics, the show is both on the floor and in the stands. Celebrities are a dime a dozen at international sporting events (just look at Wimbledon), but the Paris Olympics have drawn a particularly starry crowd. It certainly helps that top luxury conglomerate LVMH are the headline sponsors for the Games, encasing
If it weren’t for the delicate floral embroidery on the chaps (yes the flower theme is still going strong), you would be forgiven for thinking that she’d stolen the outfit from Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Dirrty’ era wardrobe. DENIS DOYLE Blake paired the look with black heeled sandals; a chunky, camel cardigan; a shiny, tan, leather-look vest
Keely Hodgkinson is, without a doubt, one of the biggest stars of Team GB at this year’s Paris Olympics. After a series of silver medals throughout her career, the breathtakingly fast 800m runner from Manchester finally took home gold this year. Here’s a little more about the athlete’s fascinating journey so far. Keely Hodgkinson grew
BlackBerry nails are the (not exactly new) trend that are taking off again as we head through the end of summer and into autumn. Of course, black nail polish will never go out of fashion – it sits in the same camp of classics as red. But, it’s fair to say the shade’s popularity has
To mix or not to mix — the eternal conundrum in any jewelry lover’s life. If you are still on the fence about mixing metals, Hailey Bieber has just worn a pair of two-toned earrings that might help you make a choice. Hailey Bieber and husband Justin Bieber are making the most of their time
And just like that, the fashion week circuit has begun, starting with Copenhagen Fashion Week. While we love to look at the runways for fresh style inspo, let’s be honest, the real inspiration often comes from the streets. And no street style scene is more stylish than at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Thanks to the plethora
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