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    What I’ve Read During Lockdown

    What haven’t I read really? Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration. But with all this free time stuck at home, I’ve read far more this year than I have for a long time. I used to read non-stop as…

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    Edinburgh Literary Locations

         In 2004, Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO City of Literature, the first in the Creative Cities network, which now spans over 100 cities around the world chosen for various creative pursuits. But it makes sense that Edinburgh…

  • Books,  Travel

    Harry Potter Guide to Edinburgh

         As most Harry Potter fans – including myself – will know, Edinburgh is a massively important location in relation to the book series. There are numerous other locations around Scotland and the UK that Potterheads will probably want…

  • Books,  Travel

    The Writer’s Museum | Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is a city with a rich literary history, with many writers having been born here or spending much of their literary careers. The city’s eclectic streets and fascinating history have inspired countless tales, to the point where Edinburgh was…

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    Top Five Fantasy Book Series

         While I read novels of many genres, my first and favourite has always been fantasy. The magical adventures and brand new worlds of these stories have had me captivated since I could read (or even before then, when…

  • Art & Entertainment,  Books

    Harry Potter Tag

         A quick tag post today, since I want to keep up with my writing schedule, but life is quite busy at the moment. As some readers may know, largely if you read this post, my current job in…

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    Top Five Classic Novels

          What makes a novel a classic? Ask this question to any literary-type person, and you’ll probably get a range of answers. However, the most common seems to be that a classic is a novel that has stood…