International Booker shortlist: ‘Taiwan Travelogue’ feels repetitive despite its innovative methods

Yáng Shuāng-zĭ’s novel translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin King is shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize.

Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength and strengthen my hip flexors using just my bodyweight

While exercises like crunches and sit-ups target the outer six-pack muscles, with butterfly kicks, you’re working the deepest ...