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Word of the Day

July 5, 2017

Word of the Day – Métier

Métier (noun) met-ee-ay A profession or occupation, the area in which one excels. Late 18th…

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Word of the Day

July 4, 2017

Word of the Day – Ensorcell

Ensorcell (verb) (archaic) en-saw-sell Enchant; fascinate. Mid 16th century: from Old French ensorceler, alteration of…

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Literary Awards News

July 3, 2017

Submissions Open for The Wellcome Book Prize 2018

It’s just a few weeks since Mend the Living by Maylis de Kerangal was announced…

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Literature Video

July 3, 2017

Thug Notes Does 1984 and it’s Just Perfection

If you have never heard of ‘Thug Notes’ and you love literature then read on…

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Word of the Day

July 3, 2017

Word of the Day – Profanate

Profanate (verb) pro-fan-ayt To use profanity, to swear or cuss. Mid 16th century. From classical…

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Word of the Day

July 2, 2017

Word of the Day – Pastiche

Pastiche (noun) pas-teesh An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work,…

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Word of the Day

July 1, 2017

Word of the Day – Desuetude

Desuetude (noun) des-wit-yude A state of disuse. Early 17th century (in the sense ‘cessation’): from…

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New Releases News

June 30, 2017

Nelson Mandela Prison Letters to be Published for the First Time

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison before being released, becoming the country’s first black…

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New Releases News Reading Excerpts

June 30, 2017

FRA Exclusive: The Detriment, first extract

Scotland Yard detective turned crime writer David Videcette wrote a cracking debut crime novel with…

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Word of the Day

June 30, 2017

Word of the Day – Dragoman

Dragoman (noun) dra-go-man An interpreter or guide, especially in countries speaking Arabic, Turkish, or Persian.…

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