Netflix has cancelled plans to adapt Alice Sebold’s memoir Lucky. The memoir concerns Seabold's rape when she was 18-years-old, but after the conviction of Anthony Broadwater was overturned recently, the…
Prosecutrix (noun) pros-e-kew-triks A female plaintiff; a woman who brings a charge against someone in a court of law. Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Lives Most Remarkable Criminals.…
Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale) is being celebrated on a Canadian stamp. Her contributions to Canadian literature are being honoured with a special postage stamp through Canada Post. Canada Post…
Panegyric (noun) pan-e-jir-ik A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. Early 17th century from French panégyrique, via Latin from Greek panēgurikos ‘of public assembly’, from…
Hackneyed (adj) hak-need (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite. Mid 18th century from the archaic verb hackney (see hackney), meaning ‘use (a horse) for ordinary…
Overage (noun) ov-er-ij An excess or surplus, especially the amount by which a sum of money is greater than a previous estimate. (more…)
Donald Trump has a new book being released this year. The photo book has been heralded by the twice-impeached US President as "the book of all books." This is Trump's…
A 1934 murder mystery puzzle book has become so popular that it has sold out, thanks to Tik Tok. The book was enjoyed in the 1930s and 40s and is…
Cathartic (adj) kath-ar-tik Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis. Early 17th century (in medical use): via late Latin from Greek kathartikos, from katharsis ‘cleansing’…
Lurcher (noun) lur-cha (British) A cross-bred dog, typically a sighthound (typically greyhound, whippet, or wolfhound) crossed with a pastoral breed or terrier used for hunting and by poachers for catching…
A movie adaptation of Sara Gay Forden's House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed is due for release soon. Directed by Ridley Scott, the adaptation will…
Phenology (noun) fen-ol-o-jee The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. Late 19th century from phenomenon+ -logy. (more…)
Vitrine (noun) vit-reen A glass display case. French, from vitre ‘glass pane’. (more…)
A book has been returned to a Scottish Library more than 73 years late. The staff at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries received the book in a parcel sent by…
Shicer (noun) shy-ser (informal) (Aus/NZ) A worthless thing or person, especially a swindler. Mid 19th century from German Scheisser ‘contemptible person’. (more…)
A fire has destroyed over 400,000 books including one signed by Queen Victoria. The ruined warehouse had stored "irreplaceable" editions such as a book signed by Queen Victoria and a…
Schmaltz (noun) sh-mal-ts Excessive sentimentality, especially in music or films. 1930s from Yiddish shmaltz, from German Schmalz ‘dripping, lard’. (more…)
Harangue (noun/verb) ha-rang A lengthy and aggressive speech / To lecture someone at length in an aggressive manner. Late Middle English from Old French arenge, from medieval Latin harenga, perhaps…
Harry Potter fans are excited to hear the news of a 20th anniversary reunion coming to HBO Max. WarnerMedia has announced that the stars of the Harry Potter movie adaptation…
Snicker (noun/verb) snik-er A half suppressed laugh or scornful response; a snigger./ to give a half suppressed laugh or scornful response. Late 17th century imitative. (more…)
