Edition of Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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At 81, Mr. John Harrison Breaks the Booker Prize Ceiling with an Apocalyptic Novel

At 81, Mr. John Harrison becomes the oldest winner of the Booker Prize. His dystopian novel The End of Everything also brings science fiction into the history of the award.

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Paddington Conquers London : The Phenomenon Now Aiming to Melt Broadway

Seven Olivier Awards, a London venue filled until 2028, and Broadway in sight: Paddington The Musical transforms the duffle-coated bear into a global cultural phenomenon. Behind the songs and marmalade, its welcoming message resonates in a fractured era.

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