Paper Aeroplanes is the debut fiction novel by the wonderfully hilarious journalist Dawn O’ Porter. Formally known as Dawn Porter, she is famous for her eyebrow-raising, brutally honest documentaries where she has explored a number of typically taboo subjects including polygamy, breast cancer and even Dirty Dancing. Besides being married to comedy hunk Chris O’Dowd… Continue reading REVIEW: Paper Aeroplanes – Dawn O’Porter
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The Best Movies Based on Books You Read at School
As we get way too overexcited about the release of The Great Gatsby on 16 May (Leo! Jay Z! The greatest novel ever written!!), we decided to ponder other excellent movies we first heard of when the books were slapped on our desks in English lessons. Here’s our top five favourite English books turned blockbuster movies.… Continue reading The Best Movies Based on Books You Read at School
Books from school that you HAVE to re-read
Today’s World Book Day, a celebration of the written word. If you’re in the middle of your education, chances are you’ll feel more inclined to go on a book-burning mission than praising literary works, but resist temptation! Ditch your laptop, your iPad and your Blackberry for the day and spend a little quality time with… Continue reading Books from school that you HAVE to re-read