I have decided I’d like to expand my reading palate and read books from other countries and from non-English authors. So I have put together a list of every country in the world (I hope I haven’t missed any), and picked 1 book per country to read. Some of these books I already own, andContinue reading “Reading Around the World”
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My Favourite Books of 2024: Part 1 š
I’m doing something a little different here. I usually post my “favourite books of” blog at the end of the year; part 1 on December 30th and part 2 on December 31st. But I thought I’d mix it up but posting part 1 once January-June was over. You’ll still have to wait until December toContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2024: Part 1 š”
Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2
*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of bookshops. All photos sourced from each individual shop’s online presence. If you have any concerns regarding the photos, or concern regarding the text, please get in touch. The Little Green Book Shop, Herne Bay, Kent Opened in 2022, The Little Green Book Shop stock aContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman The Book House, Thame, Oxfordshire Selling since 1972, The Book House aim to provide an unrivalled service, offering advice and obtaining books they don’t stock within 24 hours. They sell from all publishers, with a specialism onContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman High Peak, Derbyshire Amidst the rolling hills of the Peak District, High Peak blends sips, sweets, and stories. Bookworms and coffee connoisseurs, prepare to embark on a whimsical adventure through the enchanting world of High Peak Bookstore.Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham Five Leaves’ stock is orientated towards indie presses, but do have a selection of major publishing houses too. They particularly like political, poetry, and translated publishers. They stock books of all genres fromContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – North Part 2
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman The Book Dragon, Stockton-on-Tees The Book Dragon places readers and authors at the heart of everything they do. What makes them stand out amongst the crowd is that they are completely dedicated to self-published and indie publishedContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – North Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman Chapter One, Manchester Chapter One began out of a familyās love for great books, amazing cakes and good coffee. They now bring quirky reads, author events and intimate performances to Manchester’s Northern Quarter.Ā https://chapteronebooks.co.uk House of BooksContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman The Bookish Type, Leeds The Bookish Type is a queer indie bookshop in Leeds. Opened in 2020, they sell a range of queer literature, from fiction to children’s books, YA, memoirs, poetry, non-fiction, short stories, and graphicContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman Book Corner, Saltburn-by-the-Sea Established in 2014, Book Corner moved to a larger premises in 2017 and now stock a range of books for adults and children, with a specialism in contemporary fiction. They stock new releases, youngContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 1”
Books By Your Bedside 