As it is the National Year of Reading, there’s no better time to reflect on the books that shaped your early years of reading! From picture books to junior fiction, there is something so undeniably powerful about how books transform the lives of children. This article is for those who...
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The number of unread books I own versus how many I have actually read is a significantly uneven ratio, one that I am too embarrassed to work out. As I stare at my overflowing bookshelf whilst writing this, a question that keeps coming to mind is why haven’t I read...
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Who doesn’t love a good plot twist? Whether it be a character death, or a plot point that alters the rest of the show’s storyline, these unexpected moments can leave fans gripping the edge of their seats just to find out what will happen next. Listed below are my top...
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Unfortunately, living through a pandemic is nothing new to this generation. Six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down the world. April 2020 saw half of the global population under some form of government-mandated lockdown, where commerce, travel and public life were brought to a standstill. I am sure you don’t need me to rehash...
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The long-awaited TV show adaptation, Off Campus, was released on Amazon Prime on May 13, and has certainly left fans divided. For those who had never read the books, it was an enjoyable watch, but for those who went into the show fully knowing the characters, dynamics and plot, the...
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Pilot episodes act as a crucial deciding factor in determining whether or not viewers choose to continue watching a TV show. Having looked at differing rankings regarding the best pilot episodes of all time, I realised I had barely seen any of them. So, just to foreworn you, don’t expect...
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In June 1997, Bloomsbury first published J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the United Kingdom. Since then, six further books were produced and translated into over 85 different languages, followed then by eight film adaptations, a prequel series that consists of a further three films, and a...
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Pyper Levingstone curates the perfect St Patrick's Day playlist.
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Pyper Levingstone recounts the history of love ballads throughout the decades.
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Musical episodes are often the most divisive episodes created in TV shows, amongst both the viewers and the cast involved in their production. Whether you love them or hate them, I think it goes without saying that some of these musicals are well-constructed and offer memorable episodes that leave viewers...
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Everyone knows the feeling of scrolling through Netflix for what feels like hours, trying to find the perfect TV show to sink your teeth into, and eventually settling on something you have A) already seen, B) do not even like, or C) do not even want to watch but you...
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As the year has come to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the best releases of 2025. Here are The Boar‘s albums of the year! Is your favourite release featured on our list?
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Pyper Levingstone recommends some albums that they connect with some of their favourite books.
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