Author: Sorcha Judge

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The Book Flood: Exploring the Icelandic tradition of book-giving at Christmas Stop dreaming of a White Christmas - an Icelandic Christmas is where it’s at

Instead of discussing who the Black Hood may be before a 9am sociology lecture, imagine heated debates that were had over the protagonist in the latest historical fiction. Instead of stilted conversation with your hairdresser about where you’re off to … Continue reading The Book Flood: Exploring the Icelandic tradition of book-giving at Christmas Stop dreaming of a White Christmas – an Icelandic Christmas is where it’s at

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Alternative Fairytales: “The Language Of Thorns” Sorcha May Judge delves into the newest YA offering from Leigh Bardugo.

●●●●○ The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic (2017) is a collection of tales set in the Grishaverse, the fantasy world of Leigh Bardugo’s novels. The fairytales are charmingly intertwined with Sara Kipin’s intricate illustrations, which makes the … Continue reading Alternative Fairytales: “The Language Of Thorns” Sorcha May Judge delves into the newest YA offering from Leigh Bardugo.