Panegyric (noun) pan-e-jir-ik A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. Early 17th century from French panégyrique, via Latin from Greek panēgurikos ‘of public assembly’, from…
Literary News
Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale) is being celebrated on a Canadian stamp. Her contributions to Canadian literature are being honoured with a special postage stamp through Canada Post. Canada Post…
Donald Trump has a new book being released this year. The photo book has been heralded by the twice-impeached US President as "the book of all books." This is Trump's…
A 1934 murder mystery puzzle book has become so popular that it has sold out, thanks to Tik Tok. The book was enjoyed in the 1930s and 40s and is…
New Releases
Donald Trump has a new book being released this year. The photo book has been heralded by the twice-impeached US President as "the book of all books." This is Trump's…
A new author of James Bond novels has promised to bring us stories told from a "feminist perspective". Author Kim Sherwood is writing a new trilogy of James Bond books…
HarperCollins is planning to publish six books authored by Fox News staff. Fox News Media announced that some of network's top anchors, hosts and personalities will be involved. “We are…
Reading Lists and Recommendations
It's a new month,and that means it's time to see what you've all been reading as we collate the For Reading Addicts Top 20, chosen by you. As always your…
Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other and winner of the 2019 Booker Prize is shining a light on Black authors for Black History Month, which in the UK has…
The American Library Association (ALA) “condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information”, however, as many people will know from various sources of news, that doesn’t stop schools…
Inspired by Literature
Middle Earth men are a special bunch, and someone on Twitter certainly saw something relatable within their characters. Alex Arrelia reimagined the men of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and…
Some exciting news today as we hear that Graham Norton is launching his own book club podcast exclusively through Audible, and it’s to feature some exciting guests! The Graham Norton…
Queer-owned business, Exploratorium, has launched a new, Covid-safe walking tour which is inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter and declares “magic is for all!” It celebrates the colourful…
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