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Kirsty McHugh: Other Stories
Our expert blog-watcher, Kirsty McHugh, has written an article in the latest issue of The Reader collecting her favourite blog…
Orange Prize for Fiction goes to ‘Home’
Marilynne Robinson's third novel Home has been awaded the Orange Prize for Fiction, beating favourite to win Scottsboro by Ellen Feldman.…
Get in quick for the ‘Words and Images’ Readers’ Day
Don't miss your chance to get a ticket for our 'Words and Images' Readers' Day next Saturday (13th June) at…
The Reader 34. It’s here.
The latest issue of The Reader has just arrived in time for summer (who needs the sun to shine!?). In…
Recommended Reads: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Steven Powell has an M.A. in Victorian Literature from the University of Liverpool, and is currently studying for a Literature…
Why Victorian Literature Still Matters
Phil Davis's passionate defence of Victorian literature's enduring impact and importance, Why Victorian Literature Still Matters (2008), has been reviewed…
Event: Words and Images Readers’ Day
The Reader Organisation presents: 'Words and Images' Readers' Day in partnership with The Brindley Arts Centre Saturday 13th June, 9.30-4.00pm…
BBC Poetry Season – update
The BBC's Poetry Season is now fully up-and-rhyming. Last weekend, BBC Four showed a series of programmes - some old,…
Featured Poem: ‘Kubla Khan’ by S.T. Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) is celebrated as one of the great poets of the Romantic period, and Kubla Khan is…
Orange Prize for Fiction
The shortlist for the Orange Prize for Fiction has been announced today. The books that are in the running for…
Chapter Review: from Reader Development in Practice
IN BOOK REVIEW OF: Hornby S, Glass B (Eds). Reader Development in Practice: Bringing literature to readers. London: Facet Publishing,…
Sefton Writing Competition 2009
This competition is part of Sefton Arts & Cultural Service's extensive programme of writing-related events, performances, projects and workshops throughout…
