Word of the Day December 13, 2017 Word of the Day – Paterfamilias Paterfamilias (noun) pay-tuh-fam-il-ee-as The head of the family or household Latin, literally ‘father of the… Kath Love0
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BookshopsLiterary Awards December 11, 2017 Blackwell’s Names its Book of the Year 2017 It’s that time of year when we reflect over the past year in literature to… Kath Love0
Word of the Day December 10, 2017 Word of the Day – Anathema Anathema (noun) an-ath-em-a Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes/ A strong curse. Early 16th… Kath Love0
LiteratureNews December 9, 2017 Book Expert Names ’20 Most Valuable Books in the World’ And how to spot them on your bookshelf! Matthew Haley, director of books and manuscripts… Kath Love3
Word of the Day December 9, 2017 Word of the Day – Battology Battology (noun) bat-ol-u-jee Needless repetition in speaking or writing, c.1600, from Greek battologia "a speaking… Kath Love0
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Word of the Day December 8, 2017 Word of the Day – Zelig Zelig (noun)(north-am) zel-ig A person who is able to change their appearance, behaviour, or attitudes,… Kath Love0
Children's LiteratureNewsPolitical December 7, 2017 Conservative MP Steals Dumbledore’s Words of Wisdom When you’re a politician it must be difficult to keep coming up with pearls of… Kath Love1
Word of the Day December 7, 2017 Word of the Day – Decoction Decoction (noun) dee-kok-shun A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or boiling a substance. Late Middle… Kath Love0