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

9 of the best TV shows of 2017

2017 has been a vintage year of television, with more great shows than Broadway and the West End combined. Here’s our pick of the bunch. Share your favourite with us in the comments! Blue Planet II 16 years after the groundbreaking original series, David Attenborough and his ridiculously dedicated team …

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19/12/2017
Chris Smith

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
Christmas

The best Christmas songs (for people who hate Christmas songs)

”˜Tis the season to be jolly… unless you’re one of the many people who hates Christmas songs. Even if you love Christmas, hearing Last Christmas every day for a whole month can be enough to drive you up the wall. Luckily, a few Christmas-related tunes break the mould by giving …

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13/12/2017
Chris Smith

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