Tag Archives: literature

Using the real world in fantasy literature

Posted on December 22, 2015 by

It won’t come as a surprise that authors use both rural and urban real life geographical features in their works. Much internet “ink” has been spilt over J.R.L. Tolkien geographical sources for Middle Earth with completing claims to a number … Continue reading →

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World Book Night 2013 review

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

There was a festive feel in Hammersmith and Fulham Libraries on Tuesday 23rd April 2013 as we celebrated World Book Night at Shepherds Bush Library. Our author event was fantastic with 25 book lovers gathered to hear author Linda Stratmann … Continue reading →

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Cityread London 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Have you heard about Cityread London? Cityread London is a campaign to spread a love of books and reading to the widest possible audience throughout our capital. By choosing one book- A Week in December by Sebastian Faulks – for … Continue reading →

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Fancy a quick read?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Looking for something to read but haven’t got time for a full-length book?
Want a story to help improve your English but find most novels look too daunting?
Then you need Quick Reads! Continue reading →

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