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Atmospheric Literary Places to Visit in Derbyshire

Unsurprisingly for such a picturesque area of Britain, there are lots of literary places to visit in Derbyshire. This largely rural county in the heart of England is full of atmospheric landscapes ranging from brooding moorlands to sweeping country estates,… View Post

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The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff Audiobook Review

If you’re looking for an audiobook with sweltering summer vibes then I urge you to dive into The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff. This compact coming-of-age story has a timeless quality that’s reminiscent of I Capture the Castle, We Were… View Post

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16 Brilliant Children’s Bookshops in Britain

We’re always seeking out new independent bookstores and there are an amazing amount of fantastic independent children’s bookshops in Britain. It can sometimes be tricky to keep younger family members occupied in more adult-oriented booksellers so it’s great to add… View Post

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Book Review: The Binding by Bridget Collins

Very occasionally I read a book that confounds all my expectations and The Binding by Bridget Collins was was one of these. I’m not sure if this was because I didn’t read the synopsis fully or because I became confused… View Post

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Fantastic Online Book Festivals in 2020

Updated February 2021 Some of the events listed below are still viewable. However, you can see the latest literary festivals in our fresh post – The Best Online Book Festivals in 2021. Although we’ve missed physical book events this year,… View Post