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Happy Birthday Colin Firth! Mr. Darcy Turns 55!

It is Colin Firth's birthday today! He was born on 10th September 1960 in Grayshott, Hampshire, England. He has inspired in many book adaptations but our all time favourite has...

Inspirational Quotations About Education / Scho...

September means back to school for students, staff and teachers! Let these words of wisdom get you in the mood.  1. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can...

Once Upon a Time... Authors when they were Youn...

1. Before The Iron Throne… 2. Before the Misery… 3. Before Big Brother… 4. Before A Room of One’s Own… 5. Before The Sun Rises… 6. Before Rebecca… 7. Before...

Happy Birthday Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!

Sherlock's creator (though he would have hated this title) was born today, 22nd May in 1859. He had a love-hate relationship with Sherlock; despite it becoming the most popular detective series...

World Book Facts for World Book Day 2015

World Book Day 2015 is celebrated on Thursday, 5th March and is HUGE. Join in and celebrate authors, illustrators, books and (naturally) reading, no matter where you are in the world.  Its main...

Book Illustrations - 1900's

I am collecting some lovely turn of the century illustrations on my pinterest board, please have a look below and let me know of your favourite artists! I am looking...