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Libby is no stranger to adventure. She usually travels with her globe-trotting Mother, but this time she is being sent to live with her Aunt who runs a travelling school which is currently in Paris. Libby is a fan of detective novels and is always on the lookout for a mystery to solve. When her Aunt is accused of … Read more
This week we chatted to The Bookery patron Patrick Gale about his new book Mother’s Boy. Set in the early twentieth century, Mother’s Boy follows the life of the British poet Charles Causley. A story of love and war, class and belonging, the novel focuses in on the special relationship between Charles and his mother Laura. What inspired you to … Read more
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
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
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!
