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Hip-hip hooray, Christmas is on the way! Give yourself the best gift this year – some extra cash for all the stuff you don’t want. Your purse or wallet will definitely be jingling. Sell your old stuff online, so you can treat yourself to some new stuff.

Nothing quite beats the look or feel of a printed book. But, it seems that we aren’t the only ones that think so. Plenty of people are getting tired of too much screen time, as sales of consumer e-books dropped 17% last year. Books are a great way to step away from the screen. 1. […]

Hollywood certainly loves the author Stephen King, and we do too! It’s safe to say, he really is the King of horror. However, he has plenty of great novels that are not horror and not scary. Over fifty of his books have been adapted for the big screen. The latest film adaptation, IT, is a […]

There’s a day for everything now. Saturday 23rd September is going to be a busy day, however, as it is International Declutter Day. So clear up your act and clean out your clutter. We reckon it’s safe to say that mess can cause stress.   How did it start? A declutter therapist, Breda Stack, founded […]

Are you a bit of a bookworm but a bit disorganised? If your bookshelf looks like Jenga for books then it’s time to pay it some attention! Smarten up your bookshelf and make them as stylish as they are useful. Show your books some love and have a nosy at our bookshelf organisation ideas.   […]

Is your room so cluttered and messy that you’ve forgotten what your floor looks like? Got piles of old books, DVDs and CDs that are gathering dust? Don’t even mention LEGO scattered around the house. There aren’t many things in life that hurt more than standing on LEGO with bare feet – OUCH. Blow the […]

Friends are ace, but let us tell you about a big benefit of friendship – our refer-a-friend scheme. Rewards for every buddy! Get rewarded and make your friends love you even more! You get cash, they get cash – it’s a win-win situation! Who doesn’t love to bump up their bank balance?  

Bought a bunch of textbooks for university but finally finished your studies? Don’t stuff books under your bed or leave them to gather dust on bookshelves – gather some cash instead and sell them online. Textbooks can cost a small fortune, which can be tough on a student budget. It’s easy to want to cling […]

Take a look at your shelves. Are they stacked with books, family heirlooms, audio CDs and films on DVD or Blu-ray? How often do you get them out? If they just sit there for months and years on end, then they are just cluttering up your home and collecting dust. Follow these tips to conquer […]

 Why sharing stories is both timeless and modern Every year in the UK libraries, book clubs, schools, parents and more recently bloggers join in a nationwide celebration of the power and joy of storytelling. Using a range of different events and initiatives – including author appearances to read their work aloud – the book […]

Everyone likes to keep things. It’s lovely to have little mementos around your house of trips, projects, holidays and friends. But there’s a fine line between a little messy and an episode of The Hoarder Next Door. If you’re teetering over the edge you might have started to notice a few of these signs. 1. […]

Spring cleaning doesn’t just involve a feather duster and can of polish! And with the launch of National Spring Cleaning Week, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a box and spring clean your bookshelves. When you are hopelessly addicted to books, it’s easy to let your collection build up until your shelves are full to […]

Grab a glass of bubbly, put on your glitziest gown and practice your acceptance speech – the Oscars are almost here! On February 26th, hundreds of celebrities will descend on LA’s Dolby Theatre for a night of glamour and excitement. La La Land is, of course, leading the way in terms of nominations, but the […]

When the nights are cold and there’s nothing you’d rather do than snuggle up in front of the fire, grab a book and bed down with a spine-chilling tale. From ghost stories and tales of madness, to accounts of demonic possession, there are countless literary classics that will make the hairs on the back of […]

Christmas may be the time for giving, but now that the dust has settled, it’s time to clear out those unwanted presents you spent the festive season feigning gratitude for. Let’s face it, your aunt never needs to know that you’ve long since grown out of your Justin Bieber phase, or that you’d have preferred […]

What makes a great festive film? Well, it needs a memorable soundtrack, copious amounts of Christmas decorations and a storyline that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy. With that in mind, here are the ten best festive movies in history. 1. It’s A Wonderful Life This classic follows George Bailey (played by James Stewart) when […]

It’s that time of year again when everyone is looking for some way to make more money in time for Christmas. More and more nephews, nieces, grandchildren, godchildren, and friends’ children keep appearing to make Christmas more and more expensive! Short of putting in stupid amounts of overtime at work, what can you do? Well, […]

They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but sometimes that’s impossible, especially when you look at some of the creepiest book covers ever produced… 10. Goosebumps: The Curse Of Camp Cold Lake by R. L. Stine If this isn’t the creepiest children’s book cover ever created then I’d like to see what is! […]

The scariest day of the year is fast approaching and to get you in the spooky mood we’ve delved deep into the film archives to dig out the creepiest, most ghoulish movies of all time. So sit back, relax (if you can) and see if you agree with our top picks, just make sure you […]

This month marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl and on September 13th 2016 fans from across the world will pay tribute to the greatest storyteller of all time with a host of activities and celebrations. To get in on the act we’ve put together our favourite Roald Dahl characters, let’s see if […]