Yearly Archives: 2011

Pullman to speak up for Brent’s Libraries

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman will be speaking at an event to raise funds for the Libraries of Brent, North London, on Wednesday the 20th of July. He will be reading from The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ, talking to novelist … Continue reading →

Pullman at London Literature Festival

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Bethan

The London Literature Festival was opened on Thursday the 30th of June, by Philip Pullman. He spoke about his early life, his love of public libraries (calling them ‘a fantastic treasure chest‘), and his thoughts on current politics. He also … Continue reading →

July Contest! Win The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ…

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jaya

For our July Contest, weâ€™re giving you the chance to win a copy of Pullmanâ€™s latest novel, The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ, kindly provided to us by Canongate Books. One lucky winner will receive a copy of … Continue reading →

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June/July Book Club – The Hunger Games

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bethan

The Republic of Heaven Book Club has chosen its June/July book – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins! TRoH’s book club chooses a book to read and discuss on a bi-monthly basis and membership is open to all. To join … Continue reading →

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June Contest Winner!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Bethan

Congratulations to the winner of our June contest: Hania, who correctly answered that the Lyra grew up in Jordan College! She’s won a copy of The Subtle Knife containing a Philip Pullman-signed bookplate. If you entered but didnâ€™t win, then … Continue reading →

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