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8 Spook-tacular books to read this Halloween

8 Spook-tacular books to read this Halloween

What do ghosts do for fun? They listen to audio-BOO-ks! Okay, so we’re not going to win any prizes for our jokes. What we can do, though, is recommend some fang-tastic books for you to get your teeth into this Halloween! (Sorry, I really will stop with the puns now). Whether you’re looking for scary fiction, frighteningly real crime, or just something to make you laugh, this selection will have a book for you!

October 31, 2016

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World Sight Day 2016

World Sight Day 2016

World Sight Day draws attention to our vision and our eyes. These are far too often neglected, whether that be through lack of available care or lack of knowledge about the importance of looking after our vision. The problem is understandably worse in developing countries, where resources are limited. But it's vital, too, that those of us who, for example, stare at screens on a daily basis are looking after our eyes as well.

October 12, 2016

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11 Mental Health Day tweets with important messages

11 Mental Health Day tweets with important messages

Mental Health Day happens once a year, and is a great way of raising awareness of mental health and mental illnesses. It's important, though, that the awareness and the messages present on Mental Health Day don't get lost on the other days of the year. We've picked some tweets that are useful reminders on how we might view our own mental health and that of others - saved here so you can look again whenever is useful.

October 10, 2016

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National Poetry Day: Share a poem

National Poetry Day: Share a poem

We've picked The Owl & The Pussy Cat by Edward Lear as it's such good fun. Some poems are profound and others are silly (this one's definitely silly), and it's important to remember that there's poetry out there for everyone! Whether you write it, read it or listen to it, poetry can have a really valuable place in your life.

October 6, 2016

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Top Ten Tuesday: We loved 'audio' week!

Top Ten Tuesday: We loved 'audio' week!

'Top Ten Tuesday' is a feature created by the blog The Broke and the Bookish to encourage book bloggers to join in with some fun and interesting themed lists... because everyone loves a good 'top ten'!

October 4, 2016

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Talk Like a Pirate Day is a thing and these books will give you all the lingo

Talk Like a Pirate Day is a thing and these books will give you all the lingo

Arrrrr! Ahoy me-hearties! Ye scallywags 'av plundered ye'selves some crackin' booty 'ere, eh?! .... Phew! Talking like a pirate is hard work! But yes, Talk Like a Pirate Day really is a thing. So it looks like I need to get in training!

September 19, 2016

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Read a Book Day: which one will you choose?

Read a Book Day: which one will you choose?

National Read a Book Day happens every year. This doesn't mean that it's the only day that's great for reading of course, but it's a brilliant reminder to pick up a book or audiobook if you haven't read for a while, or to choose your next title to read! It can be hard to decide what to read next, so recommendations are super helpful to point you in the right direction...

September 6, 2016

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Books to read before the film comes out

Books to read before the film comes out

As autumn approaches, so do a whole host of new films. Some of the best of these are undoubtedly the book-to-film adaptations! With this in mind, here are the books to add to your to-be-read list asap! (And reading includes listening to audiobooks too, of course!)

August 31, 2016

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Reading recommended by celebrities

Reading recommended by celebrities

Back in May, Bill Gates dropped five books he would recommend that you read. This week Barack Obama has offered us his summer reading choices. And why not be influenced in what to read next by your favourite celeb? You like them, so maybe you'll like their reading choices too!

August 17, 2016

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Your BLF (best literary friend)

Your BLF (best literary friend)

Sunday 7th August is International Friendship Day, so this post honours great friends in books.

August 7, 2016

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