Howl by Allen Ginsberg (and how it was seized on grounds of obscenity) PoetryVideo March 24, 2017 Howl by Allen Ginsberg (and how it was seized on grounds of obscenity) On 25th March, 1957 US Customs seized copies of Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl on grounds… Kath 0 Love0
8 Books for Mum this Mother’s Day New ReleasesNews March 24, 2017 8 Books for Mum this Mother’s Day And it's parody books leading sales With Mother’s Day this weekend everyone is trying to… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Illywhacker Word of the Day March 24, 2017 Word of the Day – Illywhacker Illywhacker (noun) (rare) (aus) ill-ee-wak-a A small time conman, a confidence trickster. Australian Slang, originally… Kath 0 Love0
Regional Award for The Big Comfy Bookshop BookshopsLiterary Awards March 23, 2017 Regional Award for The Big Comfy Bookshop The Big Comfy Bookshop in Coventry is exactly as the name suggests. An independent bookshop… Kath 0 Love0
Monopoly to Release Winchester Version to Celebrate Austen Anniversary AuthorsInspired by LiteratureLiterary EventsNews March 23, 2017 Monopoly to Release Winchester Version to Celebrate Austen Anniversary This year Winchester is celebrating Jane Austen, on the 200th anniversary of the author’s death,… Kath 0 Love0
The Literary World Responds to London Attack AuthorsNews March 23, 2017 The Literary World Responds to London Attack We’re all still reeling after yesterday’s incident at Westminster and our thoughts are with all… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Umbriferous Word of the Day March 23, 2017 Word of the Day – Umbriferous Umbriferous (adj) (literary) um-brif-er-us Providing shade. From Latin, Umbra - Shade (more…) Kath 0 Love1
Netflix First Teaser for Manga Classic Death Note Released NewsVideo March 22, 2017 Netflix First Teaser for Manga Classic Death Note Released The news that Netflix is to adapt classis manga series Death Note has been received… Kath 0 Love0
6 Books that Offer Insight into The Troubles NewsPoliticalPolitical March 22, 2017 6 Books that Offer Insight into The Troubles Ireland has a long and beautiful history, but much of it has been marked with… Kath 0 Love1
Word of the Day – Abnormous Word of the Day March 22, 2017 Word of the Day – Abnormous Abnormous (adj) (rare) ab-nor-mus Originally meant irregular, misshapen, but has come to mean overly enormous.… Kath 0 Love0