The film star’s roots prompted her to collect Irish literature, including rare editions of Joyce, Beckett and Shaw. The 9,000 volumes are now housed in a lovely, and free, library in the principality.
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‘Forget Miami, Edinburgh has the best beach’: Irvine Welsh and others on their favourite coastline
From solitary dips to teenage trysts, Irvine Welsh, Sebastian Barry, Kamila Shamsie, Cerys Matthews and Emma Jane Unsworth tell the stories behind the beaches they love
The retreats where famous authors found inspiration – in pictures
Former president Barack Obama is to journey to the South Pacific island of Tetiaroa, once owned by Marlon Brando, to write his memoir. Here’s a look at where other famous authors found the inspiration to write
Terry Pratchett in quotes: 15 of the best
As the literary world mourns the death of the Discworld creator, here are some of his most inspiring and memorable quotes.
Book Quiz – recluses in literature
Identify the correct answer in this quiz about recluses http://www.theguardian.com/books/quiz/2014/jul/11/literary-recluses-harper-lee-quiz
