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This April is bustling with literary celebrations and gatherings across the globe, promising book lovers a treasure trove of activities ranging from book launches to festivals featuring renowned authors. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated events that are a must-attend for any literature enthusiast. Unbound Book Festival From 18-21 April, the Unbound …
For centuries, access to written sources was considered a luxury. The detailed process of manually copying scrolls and books was the norm until Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionised the way we reproduce books and consume written content. This period marked a significant shift in people’s reading habits. Fast …
The London Book Fair, a prestigious annual event in the literary calendar, is something every author should consider attending at least once in their lifetime. Bringing together authors, publishers, agents, and avid readers under one roof, the London Book Fair is a celebration of both creativity and commerce. In this blog post, we’ll dive into …
Stuff Your Kindle Day, a popular event that has captured the attention of avid readers, is more than just an opportunity to accumulate a vast collection of free e-books. Held four times annually, the scheduled dates for 2023 are 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 27 December. This remarkable event not only offers a …
Mo Gilligan is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, BAFTA-winning presenter of The Lateish Show, Masked Singer judge and social media megastar. Now he’s turned his hand to writing. Mo’s book titled That Moment When: Life Stories from Way Back Then, will focus on particular moments in his life. Mo will guide you through the turning …
Andrzej Sapkowski is a renowned Polish fantasy writer, essayist, translator, and economist. He has captivated readers worldwide with his epic six-volume series, “The Witcher,” which follows the adventures of the eponymous monster-hunter, Geralt of Rivia. Sapkowski’s literary prowess has earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of Poland’s most celebrated science fiction and fantasy authors. …
Gary Bloom is an author who’s career I’ve been following for a while. Last year he released his book Olympus Union omnibus: Jovian Wars and this year he’s working on a new exciting project. I’ve been involved in a special panel of his Twitter follwers he set up to bounce ideas off. It was a …
If you are a fan of the Olympus Union universe, you’ll be pleased to know that author Gary Bloom has rebooted the universe in a new book. Jovian Wars is the epic introduction to the Olympus Union science fiction universe! Forced unification of humankind has reaped rewards, and torn new scars. A quest to look …
Mark Chadbourn is a renowned author, best known for his engrossing trilogy, The Age of Misrule, which are amongst my most prized collection of books. Having captivated readers with his unique blend of mythology, folklore, and fantasy, Chadbourn continued to engage with his audience when it came time to embark on his follow-up trilogy, The …
Angels are jealous dicks with daddy issues, at least that’s what I learned from TVs Supernatural series and films like Fallen. But in No Rest for the Wicked, a book by Dane Cobain, angels are something else. These aren’t biblical cherubs tasked with the protection of the righteous. They’re not even like Castiel’s brothers and sisters …
This summer I decided to take a break from the Internet and get my reading on. I have a stack load of books on my Kindle app but before settling down to read, I purchased a few more including Gary Bloom’s Olympus Union: The Future Reborn. This book appealed to my ‘anywhere else but here’ …
Mark Chadbourn’s Age of Misrule trilogy is amongst my most prized and favourite books to read and read again. I stumbled on this book series whilst on holiday in Turkey. There was a book swap corner in the lounge of the hotel I was staying at and I chose Darkest Hour from the pile of …
