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Category Archives: Literature
Halloween Post – The Shining
I recently visited the brilliant Stanley Kubrick exhibition at London’s Design Museum. On the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed director’s death, the exhibition explored his ground-breaking achievements in film. From sci-fi to war and arthouse movies, Kubrick’s creative gift spanned … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Book Review, Books, Film, Film Review, Horror, Literature, London, Museum, Reading, Stanley Kubrick, Storytelling
Tagged Books, Design Museum, Film, Halloween, Horror, Literature, Review, Stanley Kubrick, Steadicam, Stephen King
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Book Post – Beloved by Toni Morrison
Inspirational author Toni Morrison passed away recently at the age of 88, leaving behind a priceless legacy to literature. Giving a voice to black American people and celebrating black history was her mission, achieved with devastating effect through her award-winning … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Books, Diversity, Literature, Novel, Reading, women
Tagged Beloved, Slavery, Toni Morrison
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Book Post – Rise Up & Repeal
‘Ní Saoirse go Saoirse na mBan. There is no Freedom until the Freedom of Women.’ … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Book Review, Books, Ireland, Literature, Poetry, Publishing, Reading, Storytelling, women
Tagged Books, Eighth Amendment, Ireland, Literature, Poem, Poetry, Publishing, Review, Reviews
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Book Post – The Apple Tree
The Apple Tree by John Rebholz. Illustrations by Zoe Saunders. Published by Lightning Source. 2018. A young soldier sits in a trench, his head bowed in concentration. As a new father sent to fight in the First World War, he … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Book Review, Books, Children's books, Literature, Picture books, Reading, Storytelling, World War One
Tagged Children's books, illustration, Literature, Review, Reviews, SCBWI
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When in Doubt, Go to the Library
The local library I used to visit as a young child has recently closed down, prompting me to contemplate the many positive experiences I’ve had at libraries throughout the world. Kents Moat Library was a tiny but vital community hub … Continue reading
Posted in Birmingham, Blog, Books, Brum, Cape Clear Island, Cork, Ireland, Libraries, Library, Literature, London, New York, Novel, Reading, Rome, TS Elliott, UK
Tagged British Library, Charlotte Bronte, Ireland, Jane Eyre, Libraries, Library, Library of Birmingham, New York Public Library, Reading, Rome
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