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Do We Need Another Hercule Poirot?

June 27, 2026
Maybe Kenneth Branagh overdid the moustache, and for most people, David Suchet was a perfect match. So, are you prepared for a new young Hercule Poirot?
An antique bookshop window

World Book and Copyright Day

April 21, 2026
World Book and Copyright Day is held annually on April 23. This event is organised by UNESCO to promote reading and to show the significance of books as a link between people, generations, and cultures.
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World Theatre Day

March 26, 2026
World Theatre Day is celebrated on March 27 every year. This event is organised by the International Theatre Institute to promote the joy of watching a live performance and its importance as an art form.
A Hobbit's hole, a house built into a mound with greeneries

Tolkien Reading Day

March 23, 2026
It is a fandom event organised by The Tolkien Society to celebrate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It is held on March 25.

World Poetry Day

March 20, 2026
World Poetry Day is now held annually on March 21. The goal is to share and experience poetry but also to honour languages. The enduring theme is Poetry for Peace and Unity.

World Storytelling Day

March 18, 2026
World Storytelling Day celebrates the joy of telling stories and listening to them. It is always on March 20 around the spring equinox. And this year the theme is "Light in the Dark".
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World Book Day in the UK and Ireland

February 24, 2026
A local anticipation of the international World Book Day (April 23), World Book Day UK 2026 will be held on 5th March. This year, Book Day is even more important than before, as 2026 is the National Year of Reading.
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Read Across America Day

February 23, 2026
Read Across America Day commemorates Dr Seuss and his contribution to children's literature, every year on March 2.

Upcoming 2026 Movies Based on Classic Books

December 2, 2025
It is always a pleasure to watch screen adaptations of our favourite books, as live-action movies and TV shows can give them a new dimension or new takes. So here is the 2026 release calendar of new movies and shows based on classic books. Keep in mind that this article is updated regularly to add or change information if needed. *updated July 29*
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