Original, intriguing, beautiful characters, but strangely unengaging.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Muriel Spark

6/10

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British author Dame Jilly Cooper dies at 88 after a fall

British novelist Dame Jilly Cooper, acclaimed for her bestselling 'Rutshire Chronicles' series that began with 'Riders' in 1985, has died aged 88 after a fall at her home in Gloucestershire. Known for her witty and bold portrayals of the British upper classes, her books — including 'Rivals' and 'Pol... [More info]

Remembering Dame Jilly Cooper, Queen of the Bonkbuster Genre and Celebrated Novelist

Dame Jilly Cooper, who passed away at age 88, was a bestselling author famously known as the 'Queen of the bonkbuster' for her risqué and entertaining novels about sex, glamour, and British upper-class life. Her breakthrough came in the mid-1980s with the Rutshire series, featuring iconic characters... [More info]

Obituary: Celebrated Author Dame Jilly Cooper Passes Away at 88

Dame Jilly Cooper, the celebrated British author known for her Rutshire Chronicles, has died at the age of 88. Born Jilly Sallitt in Hornchurch, Essex, she grew up in Yorkshire and later moved to London, where she pursued a career in journalism before becoming a novelist. Cooper gained fame for her ... [More info]

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Do we need to have a better understanding of immigration, race, and history? Gosh, this read is long overdue for me!

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Could the Semicolon Die Out? Recent Analysis Finds a Decline in Its Usage in British Literature and Confusion Among U.K. Students

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/could-the-semicolon-die-out-a-recent-study-finds-a-marked-decline-in-its-usage-180986689/

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