Ella Waring

From bestsellers to blockbusters

Film adaptations of books can be highly controversial, especially among readers. In most cases, we are used to hearing that ‘the book was better’ (and I’m usually inclined to agree), but what do we expect from our adaptations? It is difficult to condense a full novel into a one-to-two-hour film,...
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Posted Feb. 23, 2026

The importance of young readers

In their 2025 study, the National Literacy Trust found that only 32.7% of young people aged eight to 18 enjoy reading in their free time. The lowest on record, this finding follows the annual downward trend and has led to concerns over whether we are keeping the younger generation well-read,...
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Posted Dec. 3, 2025