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The Full Works: Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is, for me, a must-read author. He could release the phone book and I’d probably still...
How has social media shaped the ideas of feminism in the 21st...
How has social media shaped the ideas of feminism in the 21st century? Well without it, I probably...
Why you should be watching Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin, the latest hit show to come out of the US, follows Jane Villanueva, a young woman...
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My 5 greatest female, literary characters of all time.
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Top five tips to help you start writing
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My Top Five Favourite BookTubers
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Harry Potter – the failsafe series for stress relief
Whenever exam season comes around, I find myself reaching for Harry Potter time after time. It’s...
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I am a 22 year old book addict, and I have a confession: I prefer to read children’s books. I can’t...