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Protesters camped at Madrid's Sol square have marched to the gates of Congress ahead of parliamentary debate, demanding the right to housing. Demonstrations are planned for 3 and 4 October in cities across Spain, with more than 1,500 people rallying in Logroño and an encampment continuing in Zaragoza. Separately, clashes broke out in Barcelona during the ninth anniversary of the 1 October referendum, with burned containers near police headquarters. Tension is high in Madrid amid fears the Congress could be surrounded.
- 2Leigh Bardugo Reflects on Backlash to Adult Debut 'Ninth House'●Leigh Bardugo Reflects on Backlash to ‘Ninth House,’ Her First Novel Written For Adults
Author Leigh Bardugo is speaking out about the backlash that greeted 'Ninth House', her first novel written for adults rather than her usual young adult audience. The dark fantasy, set at Yale's secret societies, drew criticism from some longtime readers while winning her new adult audiences. Bardugo's reflections on the reception are drawing renewed attention from fans and the book world.