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September 19, 2019

Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’ Reading Programme Goes Digital

First established in 1984, Pizza Hut’s reading programme, Book It!, aimed to inspire more children…

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Authors News

September 19, 2019

Author Rejected by Publishers Now Tops the Amazon Charts with Self-Published Books

Nicola May from Ascot, UK was repeatedly rejected by publishers she pitched her books to,…

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September 18, 2019

J.K. Rowling Donates £35.5 Million Help Research Multiple Sclerosis

Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first published in 1997 the series has…

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Authors Language News

September 18, 2019

The Private Lives of Authors: Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson was born on the 18th of September, 1709 in the family home above…

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Literary Awards News

September 17, 2019

Turkish Author Jailed for Life Nominated for £50,000 Book Prize

Following the failed Turkish coup in 2016, Turkish author Ahmet Altan was sentenced to jail…

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September 17, 2019

Book Featuring Two Male Superheroes Kissing Sells Out After Rio’s Mayor Tries to Ban It

An Avengers comic book entitled "Vingadores: A Cruzada Das Crianças" ("Avengers: The Children's Crusade") which…

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Inspired by Literature News Reading Habits

September 17, 2019

15 times the ‘Don’t Have A Bookmark?’ meme went too far

The subject of 'the bookmark' can create some fiery discussions. On one hand there are…

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Adaptations News

September 16, 2019

Alexander Skarsgård to Play Randall Flagg in ‘The Stand’ TV Adaptation

It's certainly a good time to be a Stephen King fan. King recently published his…

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Discussion and Recommendations News Video

September 16, 2019

Muslim book reviewers give us their recommendations

Muslim authors and muslim book characters were once few and far between, but no longer,…

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Arty Inspired by Literature News

September 15, 2019

Literary Sculptures From Around The World

Book-themed sculptures and art installations are popping up all over the world! Artists celebrate the…

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