February 18, 2018
9 Amy Tan Quotes to Sum up Life and Love
Amy Tan (19th February 1952) is an American writer with Chinese heritage whose works explore…
February 15, 2018
Shakespeare Memorial Room – Birmingham Library
The Shakespeare Memorial Room was created and designed by John Henry Chamberlain in 1882 to…
February 6, 2018
Nicola Sturgeon – First Minister of Scotland – Bookworm
Who knew or would even think that Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has the time…
January 31, 2018
Muriel Spark Centenary Celebrations
The great Scottish author Dame Muriel Spark would have been 100 years old on the…
January 21, 2018
Short Stories Category for 2018 Challenge
So this year's challenge is a bit different and as promised each month we'll give…
January 7, 2018
David Bowie Book Club
David Robert Jones, Musician, Song writer, Reader. January is a tough month for David Bowie…
January 2, 2018
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic at a V&A Exhibition
“Most visitors will be divided into young children and those who remember the books from…
January 1, 2018
Biography or Memoir Category for 2018 Challenge
So this year's challenge is a bit different and as promised each month we'll give…
December 19, 2017
Word of the Day – Facetiae
Facetiae (noun) (archaic) fas-ee-shee Pornographic literature / a humorous or witty aside. Early 16th century:…
December 12, 2017
Word of the Day – Nemophilist
Nemophilist (noun) (rare) nem-o-fi-list A person who loves or is drawn to woods or forests.…