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Jun 2024
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Boycotting Festivals & Forgiving Will Sm...

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The boycotting by authors and attendees at literary festivals across the UK has taken hold due to sponsorship by investment fund Baillie Gifford. Will the boycotts do more harm than good to the overall literary world? Bad Boys 4 has been a surprise box office success. Is this the final piece of Will Smith's redemption puzzle? Lastly, what are the secrets o ... Show More
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