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31 lines from our favourite books that have stayed with us forever
These uplifting lines from literature will brighten up even the darkest of days.
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- Hayley Spencer
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Quiz: which feminist literary heroine are you?
Are you a Matilda Wormwood, a Hermione Granger, or someone else completely? Take our quiz to find out.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Dream jobs: what it’s like to sell rare books for a living
Owner of a bookshop that sells rare literature by women, find out what she stocks in this interview.
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- Izzy Hambley
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Life
Why Slytherin is the most underrated Harry Potter house
As the Warner Bros Studio Tour vows to finally do right by Hogwarts’ most maligned house, we take a look at what it really means to be a Slytherin.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Francesca Brown
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Don’t let them grind you down with these encouraging quotes
From Margaret Atwood and Zadie Smith to Roald Dahl, take heart from these inspiring quotes.
Life
5 ways the new 'Emma' film relates to modern dating
Matchmaker matchmaker, make us a match
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2020 is the year of debut novels, so get your pre-orders in now
A new decade calls for new voices. Thankfully, there’s plenty of fresh talent to stock your shelves with.
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- Digital Team
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Top 50 quotes on change from literature
All the inspiration you need for life's biggest moments of change
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- Francesca Brown
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Why Jane Austen is as relevant and beloved as ever
2020 will see feminist novels, a film, a TV series and a play all inspired by her work.
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- Francesca Brown
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The greatest ever Winnie the Pooh quotes for all moments in life
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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- Sejal Kapadia Pocha
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The 10 books people start but rarely finish, for bookworms in need of a challenge
Does your literary stamina stand the test of these unread titles?
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- Anna Brech
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- Francesca Brown
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30 of literature’s most inspirational quotes about strength
In need of some support and inspiration? Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama, Harper Lee and more have encouraging words for you.
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The 100 most powerful and poignant closing lines from literature
These unforgettable payoffs will make you want to read the whole book.
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- Abi Jackson
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Top 50 romantic quotes from literature
The greatest expressions of love ever written
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- Stylist Team
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These 15 books taught us to have courage and be kind
After a divisive general election, curl up with a read that instills hope and restores faith.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Farewell poetry and readings to remember loved ones by
25 beautiful and meaningful pieces of poetry and prose to help you say goodbye
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Great female writers are nothing new – what’s new is recognition
Nobel committee chair Anders Olsson is wrong to say that we only "now" have great female writers.
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- Emily Reynolds
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10 beautiful literary quotes to get you excited about autumn
Get yourself excited about autumn with these literary quotes.
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- Hannah Connolly
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- Donald Sturrock
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How Roald Dahl’s grief paved the way for his brave female protagonists
When Roald Dahl lost his beloved daughter, the tone of his writing noticeably shifted.
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Roald Dahl fans, we’ve been pronouncing his name wrong all this time
Dahl continues to surprise us, even now...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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