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Memoir set in Provence – Map of Another Town, MFK Fisher

  • Submitted: 26th May 2019

Map of Another Town, MFK Fisher travels there in style Map of Another Town by MFK Fisher.  A vintage classic - it was first published…

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Short stories set in Manchester and Kampala – Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

  • Submitted: 24th May 2019

The author of Kintu and Manchester Happened Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi - Weaving between Manchester and Kampala, this collection of short stories looks at what…

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Reasons why I love Judith Kerr

  • Submitted: 23rd May 2019

Judith Kerr, childrens author, dies aged 95 It's with a heavy heart I write this, as the legend Judith Kerr has sadly passed away. My…

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Novel set in Cowes, Isle of Wight – Stealing Roses by Heather Cooper

  • Submitted: 22nd May 2019

The story of the railways in Cowes, Isle of Wight Stealing Roses by Heather Cooper - 1862. Growing up in the small seaside town of…

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Five explosive thrillers set around the world

  • Submitted: 21st May 2019

Travel to some of the world's dangerous places via books! Five explosive thrillers set around the world - It's always fun to see where you…

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Featured Book

The Tumbling Girl

1876: So much sass and sexiness in one book!

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