September 17, 2026

Arts

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook

AI company ElevenLabs unveils its officially licensed replica of the iconic actor’s voice in a retelling of Homer’s epic poem, while director who previously recorded the star recalls real-life experienceNext month, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster version of The Odyssey is set to storm cinemas around the globe. Auguries suggest the almost three-hour drama will repeat the…

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‘Sheer genius’: your best TV of 2026 so far

‘Sheer genius’: your best TV of 2026 so far

From gripping medical dramas to thrilling crime shows nearly impossible not to devour in one go, it’s already been a great year for television. Here are Guardian readers’ top shows of the yearThe best TV of 2026 so farI absolutely loved Legends. It was tense, thrilling and even funny in bits, with an evocative early-90s…

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Andrew Sean Greer Refuses to Kill His Darlings

Andrew Sean Greer Refuses to Kill His Darlings

Like so many others (including the Pulitzer Prize committee), I read Andrew Sean Greer’s Less in 2017 and was endlessly charmed by the singularity of Greer’s voice. Rollicking through vivid landscapes and madcap scenarios, Greer’s novels commit to comedy and eccentricity, standing out in an often muted literary landscape. His newest book, Villa Coco, set…

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Lit Hub Daily: June 23, 2026

Lit Hub Daily: June 23, 2026

Why the elder Millennial experience of American life is a cycle of getting your hopes up and being let down. | Lit Hub Memoir Justin Ellis explores the labor history and racial solidarity of mid-century Minneapolis. | Lit Hub History

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Sizzle reels: nine films to watch in a heatwave

Sizzle reels: nine films to watch in a heatwave

Whether you fire up the outdoor projector or Netflix and chill in a cool, dark place – let the escapism of cinema be a balm amid the punishingly hot weatherAs you will no doubt have noticed, it is quite warm out. Historically warm, in fact. By the end of the week it is likely that…

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