The 45 most powerful literary quotes of all time - Shortlist
WEBSep 11, 2023 · The most powerful literary quotes from famous books, poems and plays have the ability to stop you in your tracks. Whether you're hunting for the perfect sentiment to use in a speech or hoping to discover a bit of inspiration to get you through a difficult time, we highly recommend leafing through some of the greatest creative works of art.
The 30 greatest literary detectives of all time: best literary ...
WEBJan 30, 2020 · Let’s call for that most shadowy and exciting of literary creations – the crime-solving, riddle-repairing, mystery-mending sleuth... the greatest literary detectives of all time. From Sherlock Holmes to Kurt Wallander, by way of Sam Spade and Miss Marple, these characters have brightened up literature for decades.
The 53 best book-to-film adaptations ever, ranked - Shortlist
WEBOct 26, 2021 · The best book-to-film adaptations ever. 1. The Godfather (Mario Puzo) Buy the Godfather trilogy at Amazon. Film: 1972. Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Mario Puzo himself assisted on the screenplay for Coppola’s classic. Unsurprisingly, therefore, the film stays faithful to the manner and quality of the book.
Science has named the 10 most handsome men in the world
WEBJul 28, 2017 · George Clooney. Shocker! Other scientifically handsome men included Brat Pitt, Harry Styles, Idris Elba and Zayn Malik, as if we needed science to tell us that. Ryan Gosling has the most scientifically handsome nose, apparently, with Harry Styles taking the top spot for eyes and chin and David Beckham beating everyone else for “the most ...
The 13 most dangerous men in the world right now - Shortlist
WEBNov 28, 2016 · Who: Semion Mogilevich – Ukranian-born crime boss believed to be the "boss of bosses" of most Russian Mafia syndicates in the world, who operates without borders. Where: Russia. What he wants: Money and power. What he does: Drug trafficking, trading nuclear material, contract murders, and international prostitution.
The 20 weirdest mysteries that are still unsolved - Shortlist
WEBJun 8, 2018 · In his book 100 Things They Don’t Want You To Know, author Daniel Smith looks at the world’s greatest mysteries, disappearances, unsolved crimes and conspiracy theories - many that’ll cause you to chuckle in knowing wisdom, others that’ll see you digging around gloomy online chatrooms in search of the “truth”.. Here Smith talks us …
Every Quality Street chocolate, ranked: which is your favourite?
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The Purple One. Perhaps the most iconic of the Quality Street chocolates, the Purple One is the perfect mix of chocolate, caramel and hazelnut. For many, it just can't be beaten. 2. The Green Triangle. Another fan favourite, the Green Triangle keeps it simple with just two flavours: chocolate and hazelnut.
Best movies of the 2000s: 39 best films of the 2000s, ranked
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · 890. 359. 3. Gladiator. View now on Amazon. Year: 2000. Director Ridley Scott used the 1960s Hollywood classic Spartacus as the starting point for Gladiator, and created a cinematic epic which stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the epic historical films of …
Coolest characters in literature: 40 greatest book characters
WEBJun 18, 2022 · Coolest characters in literature. 1. Roland Deschain (The Dark Tower) Buy the book on Amazon. Author: Stephen King. A gunslingin’ renegade is obviously going to be irredeemably cool. And so it is with Roland Deschain. Arguably Stephen King’s greatest creation, Deschain is cut from the rugged rock that gives forth strong, silent types.
Best crime dramas on Netflix: great detective series to watch
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Stream now (Netflix) Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is a fantastic spin-off to the Money Heist franchise, focusing on a heist in Korea which is inspired by what happened in Spain. While it doesn't quite retain the same slickness of the main show, it's a great setting for a heist. Image Credit: Netflix. 6.