On the (Book) Map: The Cottingley Affair
The Cottingley Affair Cottingley refers a small village near Bradford, Yorkshire, known for the Cottingley Fairies - a series of photographs taken by cousins Elsie Wright and Frances…
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World Book Day
World Book Day A time to encourage children to read of course but a great day for book lovers everywhere! Every day is book day…
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The Military World of The Pale Blue Eye
The Military World of The Pale Blue Eye Where are we going? West Point Military Academy New York "At West Point Academy in 1830, the…
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The Asylum in Sarah Waters’ Affinity
The Asylum in Sarah Waters' Affinity There are many places you can go to in fiction and be totally creeped out. The Asylum in Sarah…
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Jolabokaflod -the Icelandic Tradition of Gifting Books
Jolabokaflod - Christmas Book Flood An odd-sounding tradition but the best one I have ever heard of. Well, just as good as the Spanish tradition…
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