Fifty Shades of Grey and it's sequels have rocketed E.L. James to a household name across the country, if not across the world - if this isn't your style I would still bet that you know what I'm talking about. It seems that the Fifty Shades trilogy has highlighted a current popular demand for erotic fiction. Some have said this is a consequence of e-readers allowing us to read … [Read more...]
15 Year Anniversary for Harry Potter
Harry Potter was first unleashed upon the world 15 years ago, to the day as I sit and write this - Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone was first published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books on June 26th 1997, after being rejected by many publishers and having the original hardback print run of only 500 copies. The idea was born on a train journey and then created in a small … [Read more...]
Fifty Shades of Grey – The Movie
Fifty Shades of Grey and its two sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, have sparked quite a fire of emotion throughout society and it seems everyone has an opinion - naturally. I don't think I have read, heard or seen an ambivalent opinion anywhere. This doesn't seem to be a series that leaves you untouched and that speaks volumes in itself. It seems to me … [Read more...]
With New Books Come New Feelings
Hachette Australia are a publisher who take great pride in the authors they publish, bringing great books to all lovers of the printed word. I have some brilliant books in my collection that I would never have read were it not for the passionate staff working for Hachette Australia. To celebrate the art form that is great writing Hachette have put together a very cute and … [Read more...]
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