Paula Hardman - A Brazilian Book Lover in the Ribble Valley

The Hunger Games - The Movie & The Book

April 1st 2012

Branded the next 'Harry Potter', 'The Hunger Games' has achieved great success as a book and now a film adaptation. It has also been criticized for its extreme violence. But how violent is it?

April - Events for Writers and Book Lovers

March 25th 2012

Bookish events, competitions, writing groups, Easter events for children... It's all happening this spring. So don't miss out!

February - Events for Writers, Music and Book Lovers

February 6th 2012

There is a lot going on this month for writers, music and book lovers in Lancashire so wrap up warm and enjoy.

New Books On My Kindle

January 20th 2012

The debate about books going digital is a heated one (read my article about it here). Personally, I love paper books. There is nothing like snuggling up on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and a good paperback or the smell of a library, but I can appreciate the easiness of having an e-reader. That’s why Santa (husband) brought me a Kindle for Christmas. And here is what is new on my little machine:

Keeping Memories Alive - Remembrance Day Reads

November 13th 2011

There is no better way to remember the brave men and women who fought for our freedom than to keep their memories alive. These books do just that.

Manchester and Lancaster - Ready for Literature Festivals

October 17th 2011

October is a busy month for Literature Festivals, but the two highlights locally are Manchester and Lancaster.

Win a Copy of Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

September 26th 2011

Hush Hush has been amazingly successful. It has also generated a lot of controversy over stalking, abusive relationships and how bad should bad boys really be. Here is your chance to get a copy and decide for youself what is what.

Book Towns & Book Festivals

September 2nd 2011

Have you ever heard of book towns? Well... They offer some of the best book festivals going. Click in and read what is available near you.

Last Book Giveaways: 'Trouble on the Heath' and a SIGNED copy of 'Gladius and The Bartlet Trial'

July 15th 2011

As Summer is fast approaching it's your last chance to win a copy of a fantastic book on the Book Bonanza giveaway or a SIGNED copy of 'Gladius and the Bartlett Trial' as promised during the interview with J.A. Paul. There are also some amazing gift ideas for book lovers.

An Exclusive Interview with J. A. Paul: the author of "Gladius and The Bartlett Trial"

July 8th 2011

Children's book writer J. A. Paul is the mind behind "Gladius and The Bartlett Trial" and here is what happened when we got talking. Includes an EXCLUSIVE TEASER from his next book.