Tag: books

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    Alice Fortt

    In Criticism of: JK Rowling

    Alice Fortt criticises the world-famous children’s book author J.K. Rowling

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    Morgan McMillan

    Closer To The Edge: Our Favourite Futuristic Literature

    Several Edge writers sit down and discuss their favourite pieces of futuristic literature

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    Vicky Greer

    Nostalgic News: Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens was published 30 years ago

    Vicky Greer celebrates this wonderful novel, which was recently adapted into a TV series for Amazon Prime.

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    Amy Penn

    Nostalgic News: ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ was published 65 years ago today

    Amy Penn takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate this Dr Seuss classic.

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    Jack Nash

    Nostalgic News: The Very Hungry Caterpillar was released 50 years ago today

    Jack Nash takes a look back at the magic of the classic children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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    Abi Cutler

    Books in the Age of Social Media: Evolution or Revolution?

    Literature Executive Abi defends the joys of the printed word in the age of the e-book revolution.

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    Georgie Holmes

    Author in Focus: Matt Haig

    Georgie Holmes details the career of author Matt Haig, an important and rising figure in writing about mental health.

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    David Mitchell-Baker

    John Green’s Looking for Alaska to be made into series by Hulu

    Josh Schwartz will direct the project.

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    Tash Williamson

    Writers in Conversation: Tips and Revelations

    Tash Williamson has put together a list of the most useful tips given by writers such as Jennifer Egan, Philip Hensher, and Evan Placey.

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    Tash Williamson

    Review: Writers in Conversation with Jennifer Egan

    Tash Williamson reviews the latest Writers in Conversation event.

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    Hannah Billingsley-Dadd

    Review: The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

    Hannah reviews an advanced reader copy of the upcoming YA novel.

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    Hannah Billingsley-Dadd

    Review: Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

    Online Manager Hannah reviews a YA tale from Alwyn Hamilton.

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    Hannah Billingsley-Dadd

    Memories of Summer Reading Challenges

    Hannah Dadd nostalgically looks back to her Summer Reading Challenges, a very useful way of encouraging children to read.

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    Rebecca James

    Please authors, let the literature breathe!

    In response to the tendency of some authors to explain their fiction, Rebecca James tells them why they should refrain.