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Word of the Day

March 29, 2017

Word of the Day – Puissant

Puissant (adj) (archaic) poo-iss-ant Having great power or influence. From late Middle English via French…

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Literary Awards News

March 28, 2017

Dylan Thomas Prize 2017 Shortlist Announced

The International Dylan Thomas Prize is an annual award for young writers and is considered…

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Word of the Day

March 28, 2017

Word of the Day – Bingle

Bingle (noun) (informal) bin-gel A crash or collision. Mainly used in Australia. First documented in…

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News Video

March 27, 2017

First Full Trailer of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Doesn’t Shy from Political Parallels

When activists arrived at Texas Senate Chambers last week to oppose two anti-choice bills dressed…

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Word of the Day

March 27, 2017

Word of the Day – Noyade

Noyade (noun) (historical) noy-aad An execution via drowning. From Latin, early 19th century, from noyer,…

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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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