Books

Philip Pullman Announces ‘The Book of Dust’ to Be Published in October

February 15, 2017

Philip Pullman has announced that his long-awaited The Book of Dust is set to be published this year on October 19th. Fans have been waiting more than fifteen years for the companion to Pullman's iconic His Dar...

Adrienne Dillard’s ‘The Raven’s Widow’ Launch and Giveaway!

Olga Hughes

February 13, 2017

Books, History

Today we are so excited to be celebrating the launch of Adrienne Dillard's hotly-anticipated historical novel The Raven's Widow: A Novel of Jane Boleyn. The Raven’s Widow is a ground-breaking portrayal of o...

Franz Kafka’s The Trial: A Video Review by Sparky Sweets PhD

Olga Hughes

February 6, 2017

Books

https://youtu.be/juwea9X3Guc Visit Wisecrack for more reviews and 8-Bit Philosophy. Check out Thug Notes : A Street-Smart Guide to Classic Literature with free worldwide shipping at Book Depository. Also ...

Hogwarts House-Themed Covers Revealed for Philosopher’s Stone’s 20th Anniversary

Olga Hughes

February 5, 2017

Books

Bloomsbury will publish new editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in June to celebrate the book’s 20th anniversary. Eight new editions will be released, four for each Hogwart's house, Gryffindor,...

A Fairy Tale by Mark Twain Rediscovered

Olga Hughes

January 21, 2017

Books

A recently discovered fairy tale by Mark Twain, The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine, will be published on Sept. 26. Samuel Clemens told his young daughters, Clara and Susie, the bedtime story about a poo...

Hell’s Bells! Something Scary For Christmas

C S Hughes

December 19, 2016

Books

Sometimes it is easy to forget in the cheer and frivolity of the festive season, that celebrations at this time of year began as a way of warding off the evils of long, dark winters, where snow didn't mean rosy...

The Trial of Elizabeth Poldark

Olga Hughes

December 12, 2016

Books, Film & TV

The following contains spoilers for Poldark Season 2. Elizabeth Chynoweth has never been in an advantageous position with readers. In the first instance, when the protagonist Ross Poldark returns to his home i...

1946 George Orwell’s Christmas Pudding

C S Hughes

November 26, 2016

Books

When Voltaire made his often-quoted statement that the country of Britain has “a hundred religions and only one sauce”, he was saying something which was untrue and which is equally untrue today, but which migh...

Christopher Tolkien Awarded the Bodley Medal

Olga Hughes

November 1, 2016

Books

Christopher Tolkien is to receive the Bodley Medal, awarded by the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford for outstanding contributions to the worlds of literature, culture, science, and communication. ...

New Paddington Bear Book in the Works

Olga Hughes

October 26, 2016

Books

Michael Bond has written a new book of Paddington adventures, which will be published by HarperCollins Children’s Books in April 2017. Paddington’s Finest Hour will show Paddington starring in a cookery TV show...

The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Video Review by Sparky Sweets PhD

Olga Hughes

October 25, 2016

Books

"A bromance as old as time"... https://youtu.be/6JrOkT6VYKA Visit Wisecrack for more reviews and 8-Bit Philosophy. Check out Thug Notes : A Street-Smart Guide to Classic Literature with free worldwide ship...

Elizabeth Norton’s ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ Book Tour – The Seven Ages of Women

Olga Hughes

October 12, 2016

Books, History

Elizabeth Norton has brought us intriguing and compelling historical studies and biographies, looking at both the famous and infamous Queens of England, the consorts of King Henry VIII, his mistress and the mot...

Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher: A Video Review by Sparky Sweets PhD

Olga Hughes

October 4, 2016

Books

“His heart is a suspended lute; As soon as you touch it, it resonates.” https://youtu.be/taJq013z5uQ Visit Wisecrack for more reviews and 8-Bit Philosophy. Check out Thug Notes : A Street-Smart...

Banned Books Week 2016: Enid and Noddy Defeat the Despots

Olga Hughes

September 29, 2016

Books

Over the last few decades the word "racist" has become almost synonymous with Enid Blyton's name. Accusations of sexism and classism have also persisted, along with the BBC's recent desperate campaign to expose...

Peter Rabbit Live-Action Film Coming in 2018

Olga Hughes

September 27, 2016

Books, Film & TV

Sony's Columbia Pictures have announced that production of the live-action/CGI Peter Rabbit film will begin in January 2017 for a 2018 release. Initially announced as The Never Before Told True Story of Peter R...

Penguin Comes to the Hundred Acre Wood for Winnie-the-Pooh’s 90th Anniversary

Olga Hughes

September 23, 2016

Books

Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th anniversary will be celebrated with an official sequel The Best Bear in all the World, and a new friend coming to the Hundred-Acre-Wood. Author Brian Sibley, who has written one of the...

Ten Sweets We Want to Eat from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Olga Hughes

September 13, 2016

Books

Supervitamin Chocolate “Supervitamin Chocolate contains huge amounts of vitamin A and vitamin B. It also contains vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin F, vitamin G, vitamin I, vitamin J, vitamin K, vit...