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Bookshops News

July 18, 2016

Blackwell’s Cashing in on the Pokemon Go Craze

The moment I realized how big this Pokemon Go was going to be, we were…

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Literary Awards News

July 15, 2016

Nigeria Prize for Literature 2016 Shortlist Announced

And it’s female authors who dominate! The eleven shortlisted authors for the Nigeria Prize for…

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July 14, 2016

Indie Bookstores Take on Amazon with One Hour Service

Forget Pokemon Go, NearSt tracks books! NearSt, a new online platform in London is giving…

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Literature News

July 13, 2016

Attempt by the UK to Keep a Rare Jewel Encrusted Prayer Book

A last ditch attempt by the UK to keep a rare jewel encrusted prayer book,…

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New Releases News

July 12, 2016

Saddam Hussein Novella to get an English Translation

A novella, written by Saddam Hussein and finished in the lead up to the 2003…

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July 12, 2016

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Helen Bailey Murder

Earlier this year we wrote an article about a British children's author who disappeared without…

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Discussion and Recommendations News Political

July 10, 2016

6 Great Books on the American Civil Rights Movement

Right now social media is awash with quotes from Martin Luther King Jnr and other…

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July 10, 2016

Euro Footballing Success Boost for Icelandic Literature

If you live in Europe or follow football (that's the original version, not the American…

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July 9, 2016

An Exhibition of the Secret Art of Seuss

An Exhibition of the secret art of Seuss is to open on Monday 11th July…

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July 8, 2016

Channels from Audible to Offer Short-Form Streaming

Until now, Audible has been strictly an audio book streaming service, but now Amazon has…

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