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Word of the Day

January 28, 2020

Word of the Day – Grumbletonian

Grumbletonian (noun) (obsolete) grum-bl-toe-nee-un (17th C) Someone who is unhappy with their government. 17th Century,…

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Culture Literature News

January 25, 2020

The Library is Open! Recommended Reading for RuPaul’s Drag Race Fans

In the great tradition of Paris is Burning: the library is open! Because reading is…

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Adaptations News Television

January 24, 2020

First look at BBC’s upcoming Pratchett-inspired TV series

Pratchett fans were very excited to hear about an upcoming project based on the Discworld's…

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Authors News

January 24, 2020

Author Sheila Newberry dies, aged 88

Prolific author Sheila Newberry has died at the age of 88 according to her publisher…

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News Poetry Video

January 22, 2020

Robert Browning forgets own verses in first poem ever recorded

Robert Browning is said to be the first poet to have his poem recorded onto…

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Adaptations News

January 21, 2020

The Dark Tower TV Series Cancelled by Amazon

Amazon Studios have cancelled the TV show adaptation of The Dark Tower by Stephen King.…

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Culture News

January 20, 2020

10 Books Banned from US Prisons

Thousands of books are banned throughout state and federal prisons in the USA. Each state…

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Libraries News Political

January 19, 2020

Book ban bill threatens to imprison librarians

A bill has been proposed in Missouri this month that attempts to legalise book banning…

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Authors News

January 16, 2020

Stephen King causes controversy with diversity tweet

Stephen King has caused a stir on Twitter with a poorly worded tweet about diversity…

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Culture New Releases News

January 16, 2020

Pope Benedict XVI co-authors church crisis book with Cardinal

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah have co-authored a book on the crisis…

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