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Word of the Day

March 25, 2017

Word of the Day – Afeard

Afeard (adj) (archaic) a-fee-erd (also afeared) Frightened, afraid. Archaic, from Latin Afaeran (frighten). Popular during…

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Bookshops Video

March 24, 2017

Book Shops Versus Clothes Shops

If you’re one of those people who is filled with dread at the thought of…

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Poetry Video

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…

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New Releases News

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…

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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…

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Bookshops Literary 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…

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Authors Inspired by Literature Literary Events News

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,…

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Authors News

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…

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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…)

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News Video

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…

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