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Bookworm

A Memoir of Childhood Reading

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**A love letter to the joys of childhood reading from Wonderland to Narnia.When Lucy Mangan was little, stories were everything. They opened up new worlds and cast light on all the complexities she encountered in this one.**She was whisked away to Narnia - and Kirrin Island - and Wonderland. She ventured down rabbit holes and womble burrows into midnight gardens and chocolate factories. She ... Read more

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**A love letter to the joys of childhood reading from Wonderland to Narnia.When Lucy Mangan was little, stories were everything. They opened up new worlds and cast light on all the complexities she encountered in this one.**She was whisked away to Narnia - and Kirrin Island - and Wonderland. She ventured down rabbit holes and womble burrows into midnight gardens and chocolate factories. She
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Bookish

How Reading Shapes Our Lives

by Lucy Mangan ...

A celebration of books and a love story to the written word that reveals how books help us connect with other readers through shared stories.As a child, Lucy Mangan was reading all the time, using books to navigate the challenges and complexities of this world and many others. As an adult, she uses her new relationship with literature to seize upon the most important question: (how) do books ... Read more

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A celebration of books and a love story to the written word that reveals how books help us connect with other readers through shared stories.As a child, Lucy Mangan was reading all the time, using books to navigate the challenges and complexities of this world and many others. As an adult, she uses her new relationship with literature to seize upon the most important question: (how) do books
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My Family and Other Disasters

by Lucy Mangan ...

'Hi Dad.' 'Who's calling, please?' 'It's Lucy ... Your daughter.' 'Ah, yes. Which one are you again? The one that reads or the one that shops?' For Lucy Mangan family life has never exactly been a bed of roses. With parents so parsimonious that if they had soup for a meal they would decline an ... Read more

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'Hi Dad.' 'Who's calling, please?' 'It's Lucy ... Your daughter.' 'Ah, yes. Which one are you again? The one that reads or the one that shops?' For Lucy Mangan family life has never exactly been a bed of roses. With parents so parsimonious that if they had soup for a meal they would decline an
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I Know a Woman

Inspiring Connections of the Women Who Have Shaped Our World

by Kate Hodges ...

Behind every great woman . . . is another great woman. Discover the connections between eighty-four female pioneers in art, politics, sports, aviation, science, and more . . .Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, this inspiring book reveals the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries, extraordinary athletes, women with incomparable intellects, and more. ... Read more

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Behind every great woman . . . is another great woman. Discover the connections between eighty-four female pioneers in art, politics, sports, aviation, science, and more . . .Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, this inspiring book reveals the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries, extraordinary athletes, women with incomparable intellects, and more.
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Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults

DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

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THE PERFECT NIGHTTIME LISTEN - DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP*Introduced by Lucy Mangan* R****ecommended by RED magazine *'Dreamy' STYLIST'Calm and restore an anxious mind before sleep... the most beautiful book that will, without a doubt, put you in the mood for some ZZZZs.' THE SUNTales to soothe tired souls. A nighttime companion for... ... Read more

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THE PERFECT NIGHTTIME LISTEN - DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP*Introduced by Lucy Mangan* R****ecommended by RED magazine *'Dreamy' STYLIST'Calm and restore an anxious mind before sleep... the most beautiful book that will, without a doubt, put you in the mood for some ZZZZs.' THE SUNTales to soothe tired souls. A nighttime companion for...
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The Library Book

by Alan Bennett, Ann Cleeves, Seth Godin, Susan Hill, Tom Holland, Hardeep Singh Kohli, Lucy Mangan, Val McDermid, China Miéville, Caitlin Moran, Kate Mosse, Julie Myerson, Bali Rai, Lionel Shriver, Robin Turner, Nicky Wire, Anita Anand, Bella Bathurst, Julian Barnes, Mic ...

From Alan Bennett's Baffled at a Bookcase, to Lucy Mangan's Library Rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important. Tom Holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while Seth Godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Lionel Shriver thinks books are the best investment, Hardeep Singh Kohli makes a confession and Julie Myerson ... Read more

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From Alan Bennett's Baffled at a Bookcase, to Lucy Mangan's Library Rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important. Tom Holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while Seth Godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Lionel Shriver thinks books are the best investment, Hardeep Singh Kohli makes a confession and Julie Myerson
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Young Anne

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Young Anne (1927) was Dorothy Whipple’s debut novel. It is about the first twenty years of a girl’s life: she lives at home mostly looked after by the kindly Emily, goes to school, falls in love and finally marries someone else. So far, so unoriginal. Yet it is original. There is something about the description of Anne’s life which is quite simply superb. It is also (and this is a plot spoiler) a ... Read more

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Young Anne (1927) was Dorothy Whipple’s debut novel. It is about the first twenty years of a girl’s life: she lives at home mostly looked after by the kindly Emily, goes to school, falls in love and finally marries someone else. So far, so unoriginal. Yet it is original. There is something about the description of Anne’s life which is quite simply superb. It is also (and this is a plot spoiler) a
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A Little Light

20 ways the coronavirus response could make the world better

by Tom Whipple, Sarah Knapton, Lucy Mangan, Alex Hern, Lindsay Dodgson ...

At a time of fear and anxiety, leading writers offer reassurance by looking at twenty ways the response to the coronavirus pandemic could make the world a better place.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a once-in-a-century event, a tragedy and a source of deep anxiety. But in darkness there is light; in tackling the most impossible challenges, human ingenuity forges new and positive paths ... Read more

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At a time of fear and anxiety, leading writers offer reassurance by looking at twenty ways the response to the coronavirus pandemic could make the world a better place.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a once-in-a-century event, a tragedy and a source of deep anxiety. But in darkness there is light; in tackling the most impossible challenges, human ingenuity forges new and positive paths
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Inside Charlie's Chocolate Factory

The Complete Story of Willy Wonka, the Golden Ticket, and Roald Dahl's Most Famous Creation.

by Lucy Mangan ...

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Celebrate the 50 years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with this scrumdiddlyumptious book about the iconic novel and author!Inside Charlie’s Chocolate Factory explores the unique appeal and lasting cultural impact of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic. This non-fiction book looks at the development of the original story and charaters, its social history, and the varying film and stage adaptations. ... Read more

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Celebrate the 50 years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with this scrumdiddlyumptious book about the iconic novel and author!Inside Charlie’s Chocolate Factory explores the unique appeal and lasting cultural impact of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic. This non-fiction book looks at the development of the original story and charaters, its social history, and the varying film and stage adaptations.
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The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman ...

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s progressive views on feminism and mental health are powerfully showcased in her two most famous stories. The Yellow Wallpaper skillfully charts one woman's struggle with depression whilst Herland is an entertaining imagining of an all female utopia.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized ... ... Read more

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s progressive views on feminism and mental health are powerfully showcased in her two most famous stories. The Yellow Wallpaper skillfully charts one woman's struggle with depression whilst Herland is an entertaining imagining of an all female utopia.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized ...
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Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults

DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

by Various ...

Narrated by Joan Walker, Jonathan Keeble ...

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THE PERFECT NIGHTTIME LISTEN - DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEPIntroduced by Lucy ManganPut down your smartphone and unwind, with this nighttime collection of calming stories and poems. These beloved short tales, extracts and poems will calm and restore an anxious mind ready for sleep.Sleep is essential for our wellbeing and our health, but in our busy lives it is often poor and ... Read more

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THE PERFECT NIGHTTIME LISTEN - DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEPIntroduced by Lucy ManganPut down your smartphone and unwind, with this nighttime collection of calming stories and poems. These beloved short tales, extracts and poems will calm and restore an anxious mind ready for sleep.Sleep is essential for our wellbeing and our health, but in our busy lives it is often poor and
... Read more
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Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults

DESIGNED TO CALM YOUR MIND FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

by Various ...

Narrated by Joan Walker, Jonathan Keeble ...

Unabridged

7 hours

Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!Introduced by Lucy Mangan* * * Tales to soothe tired souls. A night time companion for frazzled adults, including calming stories and poems for a good night's sleep. * * *This cheering collection of best loved short tales, extracts and poems will calm and restore ... Read more

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Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!Introduced by Lucy Mangan* * * Tales to soothe tired souls. A night time companion for frazzled adults, including calming stories and poems for a good night's sleep. * * *This cheering collection of best loved short tales, extracts and poems will calm and restore
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