The best books of 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, we look at the novels that had us hooked from the first page! Lincoln in the Bardo "" George Saunders This year's Man Booker Prize winner, George Saunders's Lincoln in the Bardo looks at former president Abraham Lincoln and the grief he suffers upon …

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21/12/2017
Laura Hamill

The best movies of 2017

From blockbusters with burgeoning budgets, to cult classics "" we've had plenty of great movies released this year. We've picked out the best of what 2017 has had to offer! Get Out Jordan Peele's directorial debut got people talking early this year, with rave reviews coming in for Get Out. …

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20/12/2017
Laura Hamill

The best albums of 2017

2017 has been a huge year for music. We've had comebacks that were bigger than before, debuts that broke the mold, and artists taking massive strides in a new direction. At musicMagpie, we've put together some of the shiniest musical gems of the last 12 months! Harry Styles "" Harry …

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14/12/2017
Laura Hamill

musicMagpie Store gift-giving guide

It's that time of year. Christmas is approaching "" the decorations are up and the stores are packed to the rafters with seasonal shoppers. Rather than spending hours in and out of shops, trying to find gifts for your loved ones, why not do it all online? Better yet, all …

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12/12/2017
Laura Hamill

What is the best-selling Christmas song?

Christmas means a few things "" feasting, family and fighting for the top spot in the UK singles chart. The Official Top 20 have pulled together the numbers to show which Christmas single is more popular than the other, but the list isn't necessarily full of what you would consider …

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08/12/2017
Laura Hamill

5 inspirational female literary characters

Finding a female that we can aspire to be like in the pages of a novel can be quite tricky. Women aren't always portrayed in a positive light, but we've compiled a list of some ladies that inspire us to be better! Matilda Wormwood "" Matilda Roald Dahl's creation Matilda …

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30/11/2017
Laura Hamill

5 movies that are guaranteed to make you cry

As much as we love movies that make us laugh, there's a simple pleasure in a movie that moves you to tears. Sometimes you just need a good cry! We've compiled a list of movies that will have you sobbing like a baby. The Color Purple Adapted from Alice Walker's …

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30/11/2017
Laura Hamill
Mobile Phone

Magpie Recommends: The best phones of 2017

This year we have seen Apple pushing boundaries for their bigger and better iPhone, to commemorate a decade since the original was unleashed on the world. Of course, Samsung created a strong rival in the S8. But those of us outside of the iPhone/Samsung bubble have been able to enjoy …

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24/11/2017
Laura Hamill