20 July, 2010
by amelia
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As you no doubt know, the literary world has been all adither, since hearing that the safe deposit boxes housing Kafka’s hidden works, were to be opened. The intrigue, I know. And yet, I can’t help wondering… If the manuscripts … Continue reading
19 July, 2010
by amelia
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The Siobhan Dowd Trust is preparing to begin a pilot that will provide books to children, aged 11 to 13, who are being cared for by local authorities. According to Alison Flood, of the UK’s Guardian: Sixty children in 12 … Continue reading
6 July, 2010
by amelia
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I’ve often heard from the literati, that the likes of Nintendo rots your brain. After all, what good could gaming systems do to expand the mind? What good indeed! Thanks to the 100 Classic Books game card, anyone with Nintendo … Continue reading
1 July, 2010
by amelia
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In case you haven’t heard, Borders & the National Book Festival haved teamed up to offer your kid a chance at winning a $500 gift card to Borders AND another one for his school library! Students, grade K-8, are eligible … Continue reading
18 June, 2010
by amelia
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Literature purists, brace yourselves: The Edinburgh International Book Festival will have a hint of the dramatic this August, as it partners with the film festival. Oh yes, it’s true–the two festivals are working on a jointjoint project aimed at exploring … Continue reading