Rachel Sherlock
A Modern and Mythic Storyteller: An Interview with Kevin Crossley-Holland
One of the best known names in the field of British and Norse myths, Kevin Crossley-Holland is himself something of a legend. An author,...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 3 min
To the Waters and the Wild: 14 Quotes about the Beauty of Nature
As we move through spring and head towards summer, the world around us is waking up, sending forth a cacophony of colour. There are...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 8 min
Changing the SySTEM: Illustrating the Lives of Women in Science
In recent years, an increasing number of women have been breaking into careers in fields that have previously been male dominated. This...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 9 min
Papal Seal of Approval: 10 Books Recommended by Pope Francis
Pope Francis, as the leader of the Catholic Church, holds a position that throughout history has been both revered and contested....
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 10 min
The Harlem Renaissance Turns 100: Celebrating the Era's Exceptional Authors
One hundred years ago, the New York neighbourhood of Harlem was in the first stages of what was to be an explosion of African-American...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 9 min
Frankenstein: The Literary Legacy of a 200-Year-Old Monster
New Year’s Day, 2018, marked the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Few could have predicted that this...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 9 min
Muriel Spark, a Hundred Years in her Prime
On February 1st we celebrate one hundred years since the birth of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, Muriel Spark. Two...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 7 min
Spotlight on African Authors
The fallout from President Trump’s alleged comments on African nations has continued in full force, with South Africa and Ghana adding...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 9 min
2018 Sundance Film Festival: A Film Adaptation ReadingList
A new year means a fresh new set of films up for consideration in the various awards and festivals across the world. One of the earliest...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 27, 2018
- 8 min
Netflix's 10 Best Book-to- Screen Adaptations of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to make use of long evenings and holiday leisure time to dive into a whole stack of...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 26, 2018
- 7 min
Book-Ending the Year: 10 Great Works of Fiction Published in 2017
The year 2017 has been a turbulent in many ways, but where there is great conflict and change, great art will also find a way. Much...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 26, 2018
- 6 min
A Review of Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki
There’s something about the vast wilderness of Scandinavia, and the ancient mythology it produced, that captures the imagination of...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
Magical Magi: 5 Great Books about the Three Kings
For many households, the preparation for Christmas can feel like an enormous build-up for a single day. There’s just one day to cook all...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 26, 2018
- 6 min
The Story of Christmas: Five Great Children's Books on theNativity
There’s a lot to get excited about during the Christmas season: giving and receiving presents, spending time with family, celebrating...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 26, 2018
- 7 min
The Snowy Days: Ten Wonderfully Wintry Picture Books
As the evenings draw in for winter, it’s the perfect time to snuggle down with your little ones, and pull out some picture books to read...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 23, 2018
- 7 min
Midwinter Murders: Six of Britain's Best Christmas Crime Novels
Christmas is the time of good cheer, peace among mankind, and, it would seem, solving murders. There has been a long literary tradition...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 23, 2018
- 5 min
Not Just Greek Gods: World Myths for Kids
Myths and folktales are an important part of cultural heritage across the world. They are also a great way of getting kids excited about...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 23, 2018
- 8 min
Even More Murder on the Orient Express
Hollywood is gearing up for this winter’s release of one of the most beloved murder mysteries of all time, Agatha Christie’s Murder on...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 23, 2018
- 2 min
Falling for the Season: Ten Great Literary Quotes about Autumn
As the summer is put swiftly behind us, it’s time once again to embrace the fascinating paradox of autumn, the earth at its most vibrant...
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Rachel Sherlock
- Sep 23, 2018
- 7 min
The Road to Baker Street:Fictional Detectives Who Paved the Way for Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most well-known and widely recognised fictional character of all time. Within the genre of detective...
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