Reading
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Welcome back to the Book of the Month blog series by David Christopher Johnston. April's Book of the Month is a sci-fi comedy classic: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If you want…
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The Best Movies based on Novels
David Christopher Johnston focuses on movies this month, and looks at six of the best movies adapted from fiction novels...
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The Best Historical Fiction
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, David Christopher Johnston recommends three great historical fiction novels for readers to enjoy during the long winter nights...
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The Best Horror Fiction
David Christopher Johnston recommends three of the best horror fiction novels for readers who love a scare. So grab one of these books, turn out the lights and read by torchlight if you…
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The Best Dystopian Fiction
Fiction author David Christopher Johnston recommends four of the best dystopian fiction novels for fans of this increasingly popular genre.
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Books About Racism
The killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have highlighted once again the destructive role that endemic racism and hate plays in our society. In this article, David Christopher…
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The Portrayal of Mental Health in Fiction
David Christopher Johnston looks at the portrayal of mental health in fiction and recommends three novels that get it right...
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The Best Comedy Writing
Looking out of my window at the clear blue sky, everything feels different. With no planes in the air or vehicles driving by, the sound of birds in the trees and bees buzzing…
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Six Novels To Enjoy During Lockdown
I am writing the first post for my website in rather strange circumstances. As the UK comes to the end of its first week of lockdown due to the spread of the Coronovirus,…
