Word of the Day September 14, 2017 Word of the Day – Ginnel Ginnel (noun) (northern English) gin-ul A narrow passage between buildings; an alley. Early 17th century:… Kath Love1
Literary AwardsNews September 13, 2017 The Man Booker Shortlist 2017 is Announced Back in July we brought you news of the longlist for one of the most… Kath Love0
Word of the Day September 13, 2017 Word of the Day – Scrumdiddlyumptious Scrumdiddlyumptious (adj) scrum-did-lee-ump-shus (of food) extremely tasty; delicious. (of a person) very attractive. humorous alteration… Kath Love2
AdaptationsNewsVideo September 12, 2017 The Trailer for Atwood’s Alias Grace Miniseries is Here and it’s Thrilling Margaret Atwood is hot property right now and the recent adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale… Kath Love0
AdaptationsAuthorsNews September 12, 2017 Ian McEwan Hits the Big Screen With Three Adaptations If you’re a fan of Ian’s McEwan’s work then you’re in for a treat in… Kath Love0
Word of the Day September 12, 2017 Word of the Day – Malebolge Malebolge (noun) (literary) mal-eh-bolj A pool of filth; a hellish place or condition. Mid 19th… Kath Love2
Word of the Day September 11, 2017 Word of the Day – Ameliorate Ameliorate (verb) a-mee-lee-o-rayt Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. Mid 18th century: alteration of meliorate,… Kath Love4
Word of the Day September 10, 2017 Word of the Day – Monodactyl Monodactyl (noun) mo-no-dak-til A condition in which there is only one finger or toe on… Kath Love3
AdaptationsAuthors September 9, 2017 Pennywise: 4 Unlikely King Novels that Reference the Clown Fans of Stephen King’s work will know how interconnected many of his novels are. The… Kath Love3
Word of the Day September 9, 2017 Word of the Day – Hoick Hoick (verb) (BrEn) hoy-k Lift or pull abruptly or with effort. Late 19th century: perhaps… Kath Love3