Sarah, Duchess of York to write seven more children’s books with Serenity Press
This week it was announced that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has signed a seven-book children’s book deal with Serenity Press. According to a report in Tatler, Ferguson made the… Read more »
Patti Smith helps out Portland bookshop following burglary
A couple of weeks ago we brought you news that The Petersfield Bookshop in, er, Petersfield, UK, had been given a much-needed sales boost with a little help from Neil… Read more »
Newly-minted Brexit coin proving controversial, you’ll be surprised to hear
In “incredibly predictable news” news, the recently-announced fifty pence coin commemorating the UK’s exit from the European Union* has caused outrage and controversy. But not for the reasons you might… Read more »
I’m alright, Jack: Lee Child passes Reacher to his brother
Unusual news broke last week that Lee Child is retiring from writing—and passing the mantle of his all-action hero Jack Reacher on to his brother, Andrew Grant. The BBC and… Read more »
Petersfield Bookshop gets online boost after “tumbleweed” tweet
In January-is-frigging-awful-let’s-have-some-good-news news, The Guardian and others reported The Petersfield Bookshop’s welcome injection of online orders, following a singularly heartbreaking tweet. The shop, which specialises in antiquarian books, maps and other… Read more »
Charles Sprawson, cult author of ‘Haunts of the Black Masseur’, has died
Sad news this week as it was announced that Charles Sprawson, author of Haunts of the Black Masseur, and widely regarded as the forerunner to the modern nature writing / wild… Read more »
Abe announces most expensive book sales of 2019; Abe wins
Rare book dealership AbeBooks.co.uk have announced their most expensive sales of 2019. Fantasize about owning some pricey antique tomes here! The list, which includes works by Dashiel Hammett, Mark Twain,… Read more »
Greta Thunberg named TIME person of the year; jointly scoops Waterstones book of the year
You might have heard there’s an election on today in the UK*. Brenda from Bristol: NOT ANOTHER ONE! Yes, Brenda, another one. Because that’s just how we roll over here… Read more »
Is the age of prizes over?
OK this might be a difficult one to tackle in a few hundred words, but here’s the gist: do we need prizes any more? Do we want them? Because, the… Read more »
UK comedian and writer Andy Hamilton announces handwritten novel
Even if you don’t know who Andy Hamilton is, it’s almost certain you’ll have come across his work. Over nearly five decades of tireless contributions to UK arts he has… Read more »