The Book Family Rogerson
Our Bookish Adventures

Our Top 8 Literary Holiday Wishlist

Our Top 8 Literary Holiday Wishlist
As a bookish family, we like to tie a reading connection into our holidays where possible and love visiting the haunts of famous authors.  Here are our 8 dream literary destinations. 1. The Fairytale Route This German trail winds through… View Post

7 Effective Instagram Tips for Authors

7 Effective Instagram Tips for Authors
This post was updated in February 2021. As a keen Bookstagrammer, digital marketer for a literary festival and former book production manager, I come across author accounts all the time. Some are brilliant, but it’s become increasingly clear that many… View Post

Book Review: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle

Book Review: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle
When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet … Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time… View Post

10 Handy Tips for Visiting the Hay on Wye Book Festival

10 Handy Tips for Visiting the Hay on Wye Book Festival
Imagine a whole site dedicated to books – a programme filled with talks by your favourite authors, the biggest bookshop tent ever, deckchairs made for lounging, fresh food from all around the world…well that’s the Hay on Wye Book Festival… View Post

A Penguin Book Pilgrimage to the Ironbridge Bookshop

A Penguin Book Pilgrimage to the Ironbridge Bookshop
We’ve wanted to visit The Ironbridge Bookshop for ages after hearing about the legendary Penguin book wall (see photo) and chatting with Meg the owner via her Instagram account so last weekend we finally made the trip to this picturesque… View Post