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Reading about history has never been more popular. Sales of non-fiction history books have risen by 45% over five years (double the industry average and amounting to over 5m copies a year according to Neilsens ). Historical fiction too is … Continue reading
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So to the South Bank yesterday where the three-day Man Booker at 50 Festival was in full swing. Sixty speakers, including most Man Booker winners, were taking part in a series of literary debates, discussions and masterclasses to celebrate fifty … Continue reading
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Books, books for sale! Coffee table £2 , hard back £1, paperbacks 50 pence! It was my local south London Fete at the weekend, something I’ve blogged about before ( see Local Music ). This year was slightly different in … Continue reading
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Just in time for the Summer holidays, why not take advantage of a number of book sales which are running throughout the month of July? That beach bag, or carry-all simply isn’t complete without an engrossing Summer read. I, for … Continue reading
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Thriller (n) – a novel, play or film with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage. Long before Michael Jackson. So what makes a good thriller? Jeopardy, tension, anxiety and anticipation, all designed to elicit suspenseful excitement in the … Continue reading
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