Friday afternoon coffee reads

A regular roundup of interesting stories to enjoy with your Friday morning afternoon coffee.

1. Haruki Murakami’s new novel declared ‘indecent’ by Hong Kong censors.
2. Why are there so many suckers? A neuropsychologist explains.
3. Every law is violent.
4. Audience member steps in to save performance of La Boheme at Royal Opera House.
5. Five grammar mistakes even the best writers make.
6. Reflecting on 9 years living in China.
7. Billy Joel may never write another song.
8. The 50 highest-paid musicians.
9. Stephen King is going through a cinematic renaissance, thanks to directors who grew up as fans.
10. Mel Brooks at 92.