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October 2, 2025

Remembering Jane Goodall (1934–2025)

On 1 October 2025, the world lost Dame Jane Goodall, DBE, a pioneering primatologist, conservationist,…

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Literary Awards News

September 29, 2025

New writing prize launched in memory of Hilary Mantel

A new literary prize that champions emerging writers has been set up in memory of…

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Authors News

September 24, 2025

Shel Silverstein: The Poet Who Wrote Your Favourite Songs

Most people know Shel Silverstein as the quirky genius behind The Giving Tree, Where the…

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Adaptations News The Classics

September 22, 2025

New stage adaptation of Austen’s Emma brings the novel into 21st Century

In the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of celebrated British novelist, Jane Austen, her…

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September 20, 2025

Carol Ann Duffy writes scathing poem about Trump’s UK visit

Former poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, has penned a new poem entitled ‘STATE/BANQUET’ in response…

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News Word of the Day

September 19, 2025

Word of the Day – Verdant

Word of the Day - Verdant (adj) vur-dent

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September 18, 2025

Pioneering 91-year-old lesbian author wins inaugural prize launched by Bernardine Evaristo

91-year-old author, Maureen Duffy has won the inaugural Pioneer Prize, a literary award for women…

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Children's Literature New Releases News

September 14, 2025

New illustrated edition of children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to be published

Scholastic UK has announced the upcoming publication of a new illustrated edition of the much-loved…

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September 12, 2025

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and Why It Still Matters

By Nicky Blewitt When I first picked up The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists in 1985, I’ll…

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News

September 10, 2025

Margaret Atwood pens short story firing a satirical short at Canadian book ban

Canadian writer, Margaret Atwood – best known for her novel, The Handmaid’s Tale - has…

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