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Literary Awards News

February 7, 2019

Wellcome Book Prize 2019 Longlist

This year, the Wellcome Book Prize which "rewards exceptional works of literature that illuminate the…

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Literary Awards News

February 6, 2019

Detained Asylum Seeker Wins Prestigious Australian Literary Award

In a situation that can only be described as a complete paradox, Australia’s richest literary…

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Language News

February 6, 2019

French writers insulted by ‘growing attack’ on French language

French writers have expressed their distaste at the increasing prevalence of English words unnecessarily invading…

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Adaptations News

February 5, 2019

The Handmaid’s Tale Season Three Teaser Drops During the Super Bowl

If you’re anything like me, you’re not so patiently waiting for the third season of…

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News

February 4, 2019

Young Adult Author Cancels Book Following Race Controversy

Last year, young adult author Amélie Wen Zhao sold the publication rights for her debut…

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Libraries News

February 4, 2019

Armed man disrupts story time at public library

A man armed with a gun turned up to a story session at a public…

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Children's Literature News

February 4, 2019

UK Pop Star Reads LGBT Book for CBeebies Bedtime Stories

UK pop star, Will Young, will kick off LGBT Month with a story about a…

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New Releases News

February 2, 2019

Sort Your Life Out: The Predicted Book Trend of 2019

The trend for 2019 is 'a place for everything and everything in its place' thanks,…

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New Releases News

February 1, 2019

5 Vital Reads for Passionate Activists

Activists rejoice- your bookshelves will soon be groaning with titles designed to help you through…

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Children's Literature Literary Places News

February 1, 2019

Gringotts Wizarding Bank Coming to Harry Potter Studios

If you haven’t visited the Warner Bros Studio Tour, London then it’s well worth a…

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