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Mum taken aback as she finds out real value of Harry Potter books she bought for £10

Tessa Prince purchased the first two books in the popular series from the same book shop in the 90s

Liverpool Echo · Oct 19, 2022

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker on juggling work and passion, writing books, and more

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a well-known bariatric surgeon and she has also penned a few books including the 'Dear People', 'Bariatric Recipes', and 'Vegetarian Bariatric Recipes'. In this interview, she tells us about what inspires her to write her books, the ideas behind her books, writing tips, and more.…

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

Review: 'Signal Fires,' by Dani Shapiro

FICTION: A deadly accident, never to be spoken of, underlies this multigenerational story about two East Coast families.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Dunscore author's modern day witch story chosen as Waterstones' book of the month

Sally Hinchliffe was inspired to write Hare House by Dumfries and Galloway's history of witch trials

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

British Indian writer Preti Taneja wins Gordon Burn Prize

Indian-origin British author and academic Preti Taneja has won the 2022 Gordon Burn Prize for "Aftermath", her "unflinching work of narrative non-fiction".

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

Just Sayin’ by Malorie Blackman review – against the odds

The former children’s laureate shares her sometimes enraging story of rejection, determination and resilience

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

Mum bought sons two Harry Potter books for £5 and they could now sell for £7,500

"I have come across some lucky discoveries before now but buying two Harry Potter first editions by chance at your local book shop is one of the best examples yet."

Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022

Bear Grylls urges the UK to 'break the mould' as he vows to tackle mental health stigma

Bear Grylls believes there has never been a tougher time for people mentally but is determined to help people improve their mental health

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Calling All Demigods: A New Percy Jackson Book Is In The Works, 13 Yrs After The OG Series

We haven't had a full Percy Jackson POV book since 2009!!

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 19, 2022

‘Writers all want to be rock stars’: Booker winner Shehan Karunatilaka on ghosts, war and childish dreams

Set during the Sri Lankan civil war and narrated by a dead man, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is part murder mystery, part political satire and part love story. Its author recalls the grim events that inspired it – and the editor who kept pushing him to do better

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022