Featured Entries
New in the Edited Guide: 'From the Earth to the Moon' and 'Around the Moon' - the Novels by Jules Verne
First published in 1865 and 1870 respectively, these linked novellas tell the story of a journey to the Moon and what three men saw as they orbited it.
Author: SashaQ
New in the Edited Guide: 'Clerks III' - the Film
Clerks III catches up with the characters of the earlier Clerks films as they approach their fifties. It also has the unique meta plot of having characters from the film Clerks making a film of the events of Clerks.
Author: Bluebottle
Topical: Bram Stoker
‘Dracula’ author Bram Stoker was born on 8 November, 1847
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It's time to get ready for our next project: 2025 will be a short-story year.
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We're going to be looking to create an anthology come this time next year. Help us collect the pieces for a giant prose quilt!
Whenever you're ready. Start sending your copy to the h2g2 Post.
h2g2 November-to-November Challenge: Short and Sweet
Newest Edited Entries
- Turkey Curry - a Recipe17th November 2024
- 'Clerks III' - the Film4th November 2024
- 'From the Earth to the Moon' and 'Around the Moon' - the Novels by Jules Verne19th October 2024
- Anti-Tank Weapons6th October 2024
- Is There a Doctor in...? Paging Dr Gregory House16th November 2024
- 'Now and Then' - the Final Beatles Song8th November 2024
- Euphemia Lofton Haynes - Mathematician and Educator19th May 2024
- h2g2 Merchandise - On Sale Now!27th April 2024
- Smoky: Yorkshire Terrier War Heroine27th April 2024
- Flapjacks - a Guide9th April 2024
Peer Review
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- A88057191 - 'Cabin Pressure' - the Radio Comedy 4 Weeks Ago
- A88054590 - 'Mansfield Park' - a Novel by Jane Austen Aug 17, 2024
- A88048425 - Common Linnets - Tuneful Birds Apr 22, 2024
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