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Each year our schools team select from the books published in the previous year to compile a list of some of the best books for children aged 4-12. Book choices are often outside the usual promotions and our criteria are ‘a good read’ along with ensuring diversity of characters, authors, settings and story line. This set of books is selected … Read more
World Book Day in nearly upon us and the schools team at The Bookery have been busy prepping and planning a fortnight of school visits with our new selection of Top Titles. Demand was so high this year the fortnight filled in 24 hours, and we have a waiting list! We can’t wait to get out there again and inspire … Read more
Stepping Up is the debut novel by Sarah Turner, known for her blog The Unmumsy Mum and her best-selling non-fiction books, The Unmumsy Mum, The Unmumsy Mum Diary and The Unmumsy Mum A-Z. Thanks to Sarah’s publisher, we are incredibly excited to review this early proof edition. Out in March 2022, this feel-good read is sure to be a hit. Commercial, … Read more
The Bookery’s superstar volunteer Tilly reports on the success of our recent crowdfunder, held in conjunction with Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Publishing. Part of The Bookery’s mission is to enable access to books and cultural opportunities regardless of income or other barriers. We identified Marcus Rashford’s latest book as a positive and inspiring guide for life, showing our young people … Read more
Some of the most beautiful and interesting books out this year touch on themes of nature, place, the environment we live in and how we interact with it. We’ve compiled some real standouts which are perfect to both give as gifts and perhaps to add to your own festive wish list!
These are our pick of some of the funniest and most interesting gift books to put in a loved one’s stocking. The weird and wonderful sit aside the interesting and poignant, and there’s sure to be a little something for everyone here.
For everyone who wants to go deeper into the art and craft of music and film, this inspiring collection is for you. Behind the scenes access to the industry with some of the most important and talented figures in entertainment, and fascinating deep dives into the meaning and significance of both the most popular and most obscure corners of your … Read more
From the steps of the Roman Forum to the gutters of Victorian London, via the court of Henry VIII and on to 1960s New York – this selection of the best and newest historical fiction will transport you back in time and envelop you in rich and immersive settings.
There are some weighty subjects covered in this list, that some might find daunting at first glance. However, these cutting-edge thinkers are also truly engaging writers who express their passion in lively and accessible writing. From economics to art, and from the dawn of history to the future of technology, this is a list of books for truly wide-ranging intellects.
