Memoir set in Provence – Map of Another Town, MFK Fisher
Map of Another Town, MFK Fisher travels there in style Map of Another Town by MFK Fisher. A vintage classic - it was first published in 1964 - and now…
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Short stories set in Manchester and Kampala – Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
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 it means to truly belong. …
Reasons why I love Judith Kerr
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 favourite book of hers was…
Novel set in Cowes, Isle of Wight – Stealing Roses by Heather Cooper
The story of the railways in Cowes, Isle of Wight Stealing Roses by Heather Cooper - 1862. Growing up in the small seaside town of Cowes on the Isle of…
Five explosive thrillers set around the world
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 end up travelling to when…
