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Who made the 2024 Dublin Literary Award shortlist?
Apr 25, 2024
The titles shortlisted for the 2024 Dublin Literary Award have been announced on 26 March....
Bookish reads for World Book Day
Apr 22, 2024
World Book (and Copyright) Day is back on 23 April and we're commemorating the occasion...
Shortlist announced for the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction
Apr 18, 2024
The 2024 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction announced its shortlist on 27 March. The prize was...
Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" gets film adaptation
Apr 01, 2024
Get ready, boys and girls, because canine crime-fighter Dog Man is coming to the silver...
At this cafe, coffee comes with a second chance
Mar 27, 2024
If you could return to the past, what would you change? Tales premised around time...
Remembering Akira Toriyama (1955–2024)
Mar 22, 2024
The world was shocked by news of the sudden passing of Akira Toriyama, creator of...
Explore the world of verse on World Poetry Day
Mar 21, 2024
World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO (the United...
Bounce back with Andrew Matthews
Mar 15, 2024
Well-meaning but oft-repeated advice such as "stay positive", "be grateful for what you have" or...
Between euphoria and ennui
Mar 12, 2024
Mental health carries less of a stigma these days, with governments and institutions stepping up...