There are some books that you like, there are some books that you love and then there are the books you wish you could wander into, and this for me, is one of them. The Memory Library tells the story of an estranged mother and daughter, Sally and Ella, who are reunited after years spentContinue reading “Meet the Author ~ Kate Storey”
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Autism ~ a booksellers guide (adults)
‘It has taken me several years of exploration, but I am at a place now where I see autism as neither an affliction nor a superpower. It’s just the blueprint for who I am. There is no cure, but that’s absolutely fine by me. To cure me of my autism would be to cure meContinue reading “Autism ~ a booksellers guide (adults)”
Festive Favourites
We all have our favourite Christmas traditions that make our December special so I thought I’d share some that my family and friends love to do each year. From favourite movies to festive music, midwinter activities to seasonal reads there’s something for all ages. I hope you enjoy 🙂 (If you’d like to read aboutContinue reading “Festive Favourites”
Meet the Author ~ Simon James Green
I’ve been lucky enough to work with Simon on several book events and each time has been an absolute pleasure, as has witnessing the love that readers have for his books. When I started out as a bookseller there weren’t many mainstream LGBT+ books out there for children and teens but I’m very pleased toContinue reading “Meet the Author ~ Simon James Green”
Meet the Author ~ Gianna Pollero
1. How did you become a children’s author and was it something you always wanted to do? I have wanted to be a children’s author for as long as I can remember so have written a multitude of stories over the years. Although I tried for a long time before, it wasn’t until I wroteContinue reading “Meet the Author ~ Gianna Pollero”
Dear Hope
I think it’s safe to say that everyone has faced some kind of hardship over the last year. From the obvious continuing difficulties of living through a pandemic to inequalities of all kinds, police brutality to political unsteadiness, devastating assaults to financial hardships, let alone the loneliness, worry and isolation that we’ve all experienced duringContinue reading “Dear Hope”
My Top 5 Books to Introduce Yourself to the Wonders of Pop-Science
Over the last few years I’ve rekindled my love for science, and although I hate to admit that I don’t understand all of the theories or science that I read (and I’m by no means well read in the subjects), I do love learning about them all. I find it fills me with wonder, ignitesContinue reading “My Top 5 Books to Introduce Yourself to the Wonders of Pop-Science”
Views from a Bookshop 