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30 January 2025
Should writing about cultures other than one’s own ever be acceptable?
With Jamie OIiver and his publishers withdrawing a children’s book over depictions of Indigenous Australians, can writers write about other cultures besides their own, especially if they’re white?
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29 January 2025
The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir by Shari Franke
The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir by Shari Franke is a raw and courageous account of survival, resilience, and the pursuit of healing in the aftermath of a deeply troubling childhood.
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28 January 2025
Book Review: Tiananmen Square by Lai Wen
Lai Wen’s Tiananmen Square is a coming-of-age novel that blends personal awakening with the tumultuous backdrop of revolution.
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24 January 2025
Book Review: Think Again by Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson’s Think Again offers a nostalgic yet fresh tale for long-time fans of the 2000s Girls series.
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21 January 2025
Book Review: Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Anguish and Anarchy delivers a thrilling and emotionally charged conclusion to the Legacy of Orïsha series.
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18 January 2025
Book Review: Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
‘Heavenly Tyrant’ by Xiran Jay Zhao is a gripping sequel that delves deeper into power, vengeance and the cost of revolution.
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17 January 2025
Book Review: Cinema Love by Jiaming Tang
‘Cinema Love’ by Jiaming Tang explores love, identity, and the weight of unspoken desires.
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15 January 2025
The literary canon: A gradual feminist schooling
Is the canon a feminist? Has the canon become more feminist over the years? Does the canon affect the education system we feed to the youth of our world? Let's explore the literary canon as a team.
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11 January 2025
Book Review: The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri
Tasha Suri delivers a breath-taking finale to her Burning Kingdoms trilogy with The Lotus Empire.
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10 January 2025
Book Review: God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Liz Moore’s God of the Woods is an exploration of family secrets, privilege, and the haunting echoes of the past, set in the Adirondack wilderness.
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10 January 2025
Celebrated storyteller James Rowland embarks on 50+ date UK tour of trilogy of shows
Theatremaker James Rowland is embarking on a massive 50+ date UK tour of his critically acclaimed Songs of the Heart Trilogy - performing Learning to Fly, Piece of Work, and James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show from January - May.
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10 January 2025
The Rise of AI in Education: Transforming Learning in 2025
AI is revolutionizing education in 2025. Personalized learning, enhanced accessibility, and automated tasks are key benefits. AI tutors, personalized learning paths, and AI-powered tools are transforming the classroom.
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9 January 2025
Book Review: Woodworm by Layla Martinez
Layla Martínez’s Woodworm is a haunting tale of family, vengeance, and the ghosts that refuse to stay buried.
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8 January 2025
Book Review: The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
The Ending Fire is a stunning finale, bringing Saara El-Arifi’s myth-infused trilogy to an unforgettable close.
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31 December 2024
Top 10 People of 2024
Who made the biggest impact on the world in 2024? We've been voting for the most significant people in culture, politics, and the world as a whole.
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30 December 2024
Top 10 Best Books of 2024
We've cracked open our Goodreads accounts to reveal which new books we enjoyed the most in 2024. Prepare for horror, fascinating non-fiction, and chaotic fantasy stories.
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19 December 2024
Book Review: The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
‘The Seventh Veil of Salome’ is a blend of glitz, passion, and tragedy, set against the dazzling yet ruthless backdrop of 1950s Hollywood.
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18 December 2024
Book Review: So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
Kamilah Cole’s ‘So Let Them Burn’ is a fusion of magic, myth, and emotion.