Today marks JK Rowling’s 55th birthday and Harry Potter’s 40th. While it was almost 25 years ago in August 1996 when the author finally managed…
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The simple joy of sand, sea and sun
We’re all going on a summer holiday! Charming new book presents a series of heartwarming snaps to celebrate the history of traditional seaside trips in…
'I didn't sleep with everyone…I wouldn't have had time to paint!'
‘I didn’t sleep with everyone…I wouldn’t have had time to paint!’ The words of one member of the artsy Hampstead set who were in and…
Oyinkan Braithwaite: the award-winning debut author you need to know
Written by Tracy Ramsden You’re about to hear much more from debut novelist Oyinkan Braithwaite, the newly-announced winner of Crime And Thriller Book of the…
To Kill A Mockingbird and Huckleberry Finn books BANNED from Minnesota school syllabuses
Two classic American novels have been banned from syllabuses at schools in Minnesota, USA since 2018. The reason being a concern that racial slurs used…
Game of Thrones book theory: Robert’s Rebellion built on LIE is believed across Westeros
Before A Game of Thrones, Robert Baratheon’s Rebellion took place against The Mad King Aerys II Targaryen and his son Prince Rhaegar. Robert was betrothed…
Winds of Winter release date: When is Winds of Winter coming out? Countdown begins
George RR Martin’s The Winds of Winter is one of the most hotly anticipated books out there. Fans have been hoping it will come out…
It shouldn't happen to a volunteer!
It shouldn’t happen to a volunteer! Book dealer who swaps gentle life for on a farm, reveals the challenges of gaining the trust of animals…
Harry Potter confession: JK Rowling’s ‘biggest regret about book finale’ exposed
The writer – who penned seven bestselling novels around Harry Potter and his time at Hogwarts – claimed that her decision to see the pair…
Outlander: Real reason Diana Gabaldon split up Jamie and Claire Fraser revealed
Outlander fans were utterly devastated at the end of Diana Gabaldon’s second novel, Dragonfly in Amber, as Jamie Fraser and Claire Fraser split up. This…