Which Books Are Essential Reading for Children Growing Up?

A brain development expert recently revealed that reading is critical for young children. If your kids read regularly, they can learn more about the world, giving them the chance to evolve into well-rounded adults. Hayim Oshky asks: which books are essential reading for children growing up? Essential children’s bookshelf The design team at Stuart Morris have taken ...

Expert Says That Reading is Critical for Young Children

The Commission Chair of child brain development organisation First 5 California, George Halvorson, recently revealed evidence which suggests that reading is critical for young children. Three Key Years Halvorson recently released his latest book, Three Key Years. In this work, he looks at why reading, talking and singing to children from birth can boost their brain development. ...

How to Write Book Dialogue

Dialogue is a key tool in any author’s arsenal. By plotting out a conversation between characters, you can move your book’s narrative along and draw readers further into your imaginary world. But if you’re not careful, your dialogue will seem unnatural, making your characters appear less realistic to your readers. Hayim Oshky explains how to ...

How Do Authors Choose Their Pseudonyms?

Some of the greatest writers in history released their books under false names. If you want to follow in their footsteps when write in your book, you may want to know how authors choose their pseudonyms? Hayim Oshky looks at five of the greatest writer pseudonyms of all time to give you some ideas on ...

How to Create a Good Book Character

When writing a novel, your characters are key to success. You need to make sure that these creations are believable, so readers can engage with your characters and fall into your imaginary world. Hayim Oshky explains how to create a good book character. Look for inspiration Take your favourite authors from your chosen genre and see how ...

The Man Booker International Prize 2016 Shortlist Revealed

New reports suggest that the shortlist for The 2016 Man Booker International Prize has now been revealed. The Man Booker International Prize, an annual literary award for books translated into English, recognises the finest in global fiction. Hayim Oshky looks at the six books in contention for this year’s Prize. The Four Books Written by Chinese author ...

One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Books Found

A new copy of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, which is often regarded as “one of the most important books in the English language” was recently found off the coast of Scotland. Famous playwright Few writers have had a greater impact on the English literary tradition than William Shakespeare. Born in Stratford-Upon Avon in the UK, Shakespeare is ...