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October 16, 2017March 26, 2018 Shona

Eleanor Oliphant is not fine – this book is dangerously irresponsible

September 3, 2017September 12, 2017 Shona

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie captivates at book festival alongside Nicola Sturgeon

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