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Rare Harry Potter Book Bought for 13p Sells at Auction for £11,000

A first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, bought for 13p, sold for £11,000 at auction. Purchased in 1997 along with two other books, it became a valuable item due to a mistaken author name listing and the Harry Potter phenomenon. The seller, who bought it from a second-hand store, was pleasantly surprised by its unexpected value. Continue reading Rare Harry Potter Book Bought for 13p Sells at Auction for £11,000

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11-Year-Old Author with Autism Sells 700+ Space Books, Donates £1,000 to Charity

An 11-year-old boy from Northampton, Aston, has become a sensation for selling more than 700 copies of his book, “Things About Space.” Aston, who has autism and ADHD, wrote the book when he was just eight years old, with an accompanying audio version to help neurodivergent children and those who struggle with reading. Aston’s family donated £1,000 from the proceeds to UK Astronomy. The book’s … Continue reading 11-Year-Old Author with Autism Sells 700+ Space Books, Donates £1,000 to Charity

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Royal Family Issues Warning After Removal of King Charles’ Cancer Books

Amazon removed AI-generated books speculating on King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, criticized by Buckingham Palace as intrusive and inaccurate. The Royal Family’s legal team will scrutinize the matter. Despite the King not disclosing his illness, he addressed the public, emphasizing the positive impact of sharing his diagnosis on raising cancer awareness and supporting affected families. Continue reading Royal Family Issues Warning After Removal of King Charles’ Cancer Books

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book review, fiction

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Review

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini is a captivating novel that delves into complex relationships and Afghan history. Hosseini’s adept storytelling evokes a range of emotions, offering poignant insights into Afghan politics, culture, and the human condition. The novel’s refusal to offer simplistic resolutions adds to its realism, making it a deeply impactful read. Continue reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Review

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book review, fantasy, fiction, Horror, thriller

Misery by Stephen King Review

Stephen King has consistently been my go-to supplier for all things literary horror. Having immersed myself in roughly a third of his extensive body of work, each novel has been a captivating journey into the depths of fear. While I’ve generally relished these experiences, few have genuinely unsettled me—exceptions being “Revival,” “IT,” and now, “Misery.” This book, in particular, had the power to induce nightmares … Continue reading Misery by Stephen King Review

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Independent bookshops launch Valentines4Palestine campaign to support at risk writers

Seventeen independent bookshops spread across the United Kingdom are coming together on Valentine’s Day to host events aimed at fundraising for the PEN Emergency Fund. The collected funds will be exclusively allocated to provide vital support to writers facing risks who are from or within Palestinian territory. Organizers of the Valentines4Palestine campaign have announced that for every £1,000 raised, the PEN Emergency Fund will extend … Continue reading Independent bookshops launch Valentines4Palestine campaign to support at risk writers

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