April 2023 in Books
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Oh dear! I promise to do better! I read just one book in April. ONE! I mean, it was a very good one, but still. Life got in the way. ... Read more
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March 2023 in Books
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I need to read a little faster or slow down the book buying (maybe a bit of both!). I bought more books this month than I had realised. Books Bought ... Read more
February 2023 in Books
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As you’ll see, I’m already behind on my aim of reading one book a week, but, on the upside, I have plenty of time to catch up! Books Bought Ummm… ... Read more
January 2023 in Books
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Last year I got a little behind on my reading (understatement of the year!). This year I’ve decided to be a little more proactive about reading and I’m going to ... Read more
Chetham’s Library
Books & Films, Travel
For anyone with a love of history and books, a visit to Chetham’s Library in Manchester is an absolute must! Founded in 1653, Chetham’s Library is the oldest surviving public ... Read more
Book Festivals and Events
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If you love reading books but have yet to visit a book festival or even a bookshop event, you are missing out! With Hay Festival running from 26th May to ... Read more
Books2Door – Review
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When Books2Door contacted me about reviewing their service, it didn’t take long for me to take them up on their offer. I was given a £30 voucher code and free-reign ... Read more
Audiobooks: Do You Hear?
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My first venture into audiobooks was Storm Front (Book #1 of The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher. My reason for venturing into the world of audiobooks was that the actor James ... Read more
An Evening with Michael Palin
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I’ve attended many an event held by Booka Bookshop in Oswestry, but last Wednesday evening, on their 9th anniversary, they held an event to surpass them all… An Evening with ... Read more
Time’s Convert – Book Review
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Today I am leaving you in the capable hands of my lovely friend Glyn, who has kindly reviewed Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness, a spin-off from the best-selling All Souls ... Read more
Terry Pratchett: HisWorld Exhibition
Books & Films, Travel
When I heard about the Terry Pratchett exhibition being held at Salisbury Museum, being an avid Discworld fan I knew I had to go to see it. A trip down ... Read more
Tommy V Cancer – Book Review
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When author Tommy Donbavand was diagnosed with inoperable, stage 4 throat cancer, he set-up a blog in the hope of helping himself make sense of it all and that it ... Read more
No Cunning Plan – An Evening with Tony Robinson
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Last Thursday, I spent the evening in the presence of none other than Baldrick! Oh okay, I attended An Evening with Tony Robinson organised by the wonderful Booka Bookshop in Oswestry ... Read more
An Evening with Johnny Herbert
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To celebrate the release of his new autobiography What Doesn’t Kill You, Booka Bookshop organised An Evening with Johnny Herbert in Oswestry, Shropshire last Tuesday evening. Having previously enjoyed evenings ... Read more
Shetland Tea & Murder Mystery with Ann Cleeves
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Once again, Booka Bookshop in Oswestry proved themselves worthy of their UK & Ireland Independent Bookshop of the Year (2015) award when they put on the Shetland Tea & Murder ... Read more