Book Marks reviews of Flashout by Alexis Soloski Book Marks
New York, 1972. A cloistered college student slips out of the dorms to attend a performance by a…
Man and woman shot in Brisbane home invasion
Occupants of a Brisbane home have been hospitalised after being shot during a home invasion. Police allege two…
ATM supplier atm2go begins removes machines from stores linked to illicit tobacco trade
A second ATM supplier – whose machines were once used by a cannabis kingpin – has begun pulling…
Dear Abby: Caregiver should get grandpa’s wishes in writing to avoid legal trouble with angry sister
DEAR ABBY: My grandpa has expressed to me that he wants me to inherit all of his investments,…
Two babies found shaken but unhurt in car stolen from Boulder home, east of Perth
Two babies have been found “visibly shaken and crying” in a dumped car at the centre of a…
Beagle discovers missing head of alleged murder victim Julian Story during walk at SA park with owner
A man who stumbled across remains while walking his dog hopes the discovery will bring closure for the…
Trophy hunter kills Blondie, lion that was part of Oxford study
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a…
Australia’s war on cigarettes is failing. Harm reduction is needed
Alarming new polling data from Roy Morgan has revealed that both smoking and vaping rates have risen in…
MOM investigating company, employer for hiring women with forged university certificates
SINGAPORE: The Manpower Ministry (MOM) is in the latter stages of investigating a company and an employer for…
In Sri Lanka, these hijab-clad girls are punching down barriers to change
A group of girls gather each night. Above them, flat windows glow with blue TV light. Below, in…
Grammy winner Ciara gains Benin citizenship, honoring enslaved ancestors
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen…
Mayor says New York City gunman who killed four people was targeting NFL headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building before killing himself…