In case you haven't heard, there is a new film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women in the works! Read more
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Classics for the young
John Purcell reviews six classics that are perfect for the young. Read more
27 Books You Should Read This IDAHOT (and beyond)
27 books you should read this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Read more
Last Day: WIN a Pulp! Classics book pack valued at $150.
Order any Pulp! Classic by May 31st and go into the draw to win the lot! Read more
Unpublished Charlotte Bronte story and poem unearthed
An unpublished story and poem by Charlotte Bronte has been discovered in a much-loved book owned by her mother, Maria Bronte. Maria died when her six children – including the authors Emily, Anne and Charlotte – were very young. Among her possessions was a copy of Robert Southey’s The Remains of Henry Kirke White, which the Bronte Society maintains was “much-treasured” by the family. It wa... Read more
Why do I always forget to mention Thomas Hardy?
John Purcell reflects on the frustrations of drowning in honey. It occurs to me that I never mention Thomas Hardy. When I rattle off the authors I love, my mind runs to George Eliot, George Meredith, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens quite easily and then I realise I have mentioned only nineteenth English authors and I quickly add Christina Stead, Willa Cather and I may if I have time throw in Thoma... Read more