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Authors News

December 10, 2018

David Walliams would “safeguard libraries” if he was in charge.

David Walliams, comedian and best selling children's author, would demand the 'safeguarding' of libraries if…

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Literary Awards News

December 8, 2018

Adam Weymouth Wins Young Writer of the Year Award

The Young Writer of the Year Award is hosted (almost) annually in the UK and…

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Libraries News

December 7, 2018

Helsinki Opens the Doors to Its €98 Million Library

When you think of Finland, your first thoughts probably go to cold weather, saunas, outdoor…

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News Political

December 6, 2018

‘Becoming’ Named Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year!

Becoming by Michelle Obama became the fastest selling book of 2018 and has now been named…

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New Releases News

December 3, 2018

In 15 Days, Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Has Become the Best-Selling Book of 2018

Despite having been out for little more than two weeks, Becoming by Michelle Obama has…

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Literary Awards News

December 3, 2018

Eleanor Farjeon Award Goes to Michael Morpurgo

The winner of this year’s Eleanor Farjeon Award for Outstanding Contribution to the World of…

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Inspired by Literature News

December 1, 2018

Drink Like a Lannister with these Game of Thrones Whiskies

HBO's Game of Thrones first aired back in 2011 and has since become one of…

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Inspired by Literature News

December 1, 2018

5 Ridiculous Moments in ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’

***SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS*** The latest addition to JK Rowling's wizarding world - The Crimes of…

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Inspired by Literature Literature News

November 30, 2018

Kuwaiti Artist Creates Cemetery Dedicated to Banned Books

Earlier this year, the government of Kuwait officially acknowledged that it had banned over 4,300…

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Adaptations News

November 29, 2018

Netflix to Adapt Various Dahl Classics

We’ve seen many of Roald Dahl’s books come to the big screen, but he also…

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