Our story of the week is a crazy uncle story from the writer Jamie Guiney. Jamie is a graduate of the Faber & Faber Writing Academy. His short stories have been published internationally and he has twice been a judge for the short story competition The New Rose Prize. Two of his own stories A
READ MOREOur story of the week is a mystery story from the writer Mark Lynch. Mark Lynch grew up in East London and has been interested in storytelling as far back as he can remember. Heβs done brief stints in amateur acting, having once played Bill Sykes in a school play and then many years later going
READ MOREIt's a new year, a whole new decade, which means plenty of reading to do! We've created the Fairlight Reading Challenge 2020 to encourage readers to explore beyond their bookish comfort zones and find some great books! Over the course of the year read or listen to: A self-help book A book
READ MOREA continuation of our previous blog βFive Spectacular Libraries Around the Worldβ, we wanted to share five more truly magnificent libraries. Warning, these buildings are sure to impress. The Library of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Vie
READ MOREBooks bring us into the lives of characters. As William Nicholson said, βWe read to know weβre not alone.β * It is often through reading that we are able to develop skills such as empathy and self-reflection. This is why diversity is essential and the representation gap in fiction must be fill
READ MOREThe London Book Fair is an exciting time of year: for three days thousands of people gather to share their passion for the book industry. As you walk amongst the towering stands and pops of colour it seems impossible that just a few days the halls of Olympia were bare and empty waiting for yet anoth
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