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Daily Archives: 11/01/2012
Sherlock Holmes and the curious case of the author’s ruined mansion
Campaigners fighting to save Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s crumbling former home have been boosted by a High Court decision to allow a judicial review of a case that might have tested the wit of the author’s most famous creation. Undershaw, … Continue reading
Is Oxfam challenging high street book stores?
Anne Paterson, the manager of Oxfam Books in Turnham Green, West London, suggests that more readers are turning to stores like hers for a good value read. Countering the cosy image of high-street charity shops, Paterson is a savvy businesswoman, … Continue reading
Roald Dahl to be honored by stamp collection
The Twits, Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox are among some of Quentin Blake’s famous illustrations to feature on a new series of stamps from the Royal Mail. The stamps issued to celebrate the work of Roald Dahl and his … Continue reading
Elton John to write book about Aids
Elton John is writing his first book, Love is the Cure, due out in July. His book will be a collection of memories and meditations on the fight against Aids and will be accompanied by an audiobook read by the … Continue reading