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So, did you manage to prove your love of literature by guessing which famous books those 10 first lines came from? Well, here are your answers - how many did you get right? “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth." ...

So, you consider yourself a book worm? Well, can you work out which famous books these first lines appear in? We'll reveal the answers next week! Time to prove yourself, book lover! “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the...

So, last week we posted 10 book anagrams to challenge those book fanatics and test the skills of the average reader. Now, it's time to see how many you got right! 1) Betrays That Egg = The Great Gatsby 2) Wacko Anglo Rocker = A Clockwork Orange 3) Elated Ruin Mojo = Romeo and Juliet 4) Pry Other Art = Harry Potter 5) Orbital Milk Docking = To Kill A Mockingbird 6) Dad Pierced Juniper = Pride and Prejudice 7) Deprived Of Placid = David...

If you're familiar with classic literature and enjoy a good brain teaser, then this post is for you! Below are 10 anagrams of famous book titles - can you solve them? Betrays That Egg Wacko Anglo Rocker Elated Ruin Mojo Pry Other Art Orbital Milk Docking Dad Pierced Juniper Deprived Of Placid Tanners Knife Delight For Hornets Huge With The Grins We'll reveal the answers for you next week! Until then, see if...

Everyone knows that pick-up lines are cheesy and are more likely to earn you a slap than a phone number. But, with these 20 book-related pick-up lines, you might just be able to Slytherin and claim victory with your special girl/guy. Disclaimer: Pegasus Publishers is not responsible for the reactions you may receive when attempting to use these pick-up lines. I’ll be a Jane around the house but a Bertha in bed. My name may not be Luna, but I sure do Love Good ...

By now, everyone has at least heard of the amazing author, J.K. Rowling. And if you haven’t, we suggest you quickly start getting back in touch with the world! Much of Rowling’s life has been splashed across the media, and many Potterhead’s probably feel like they know her intimately. But even if you’re a die-hard fan, you might not have known these interesting little facts. There is a reason that King’s Cross station holds such a special place in this author’s heart. Not onl...

We all have our favourite stories and characters; fictional people and plots that we wish we could meet in real life. But what about the writing itself? Have you ever read a sentence that touched something inside you? One that gave you goosebumps, or made you think? If not, you might do now: here is our list of the most inspirational book quotes of all time. "There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers "Twenty years from...

Recently published author Richard Barker agreed to answer a few questions about his life and how it has changed since the publication of his book, Harry's Boys, in May 2017. 1.            Did you always dream of becoming an author? No. I never had any thoughts of becoming an author until… I received the notes that my father wrote about his childhood years and what happened to him and his brother during the war. I had to investigate and write it down for my...

So, we understand that reading isn’t for everyone. Whether you lack concentration, simply can’t sit still, or struggle to get immersed, you might just find it difficult to curl up with a good book. But fear not! We have provided some reading hacks that just might help you discover a world that you didn’t even know you were missing. If You Can’t Read, Listen! Sometimes, it’s not the fact that you don’t like books; it’s just that you can’t focus on the written word. Whether y...