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Aldridge students get stuck into books
Young bookworms are helping to add a new chapter to their school’s fundraising activities by taking part in a massive readathon.
Park Life – a novel approach to life in Birmingham
Published on 11 Sep, 2012 at 9:52 in Birmingham, Books, Moseley and Kings Heath, What's on | | No Comments
Local author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life.
Laurence Inman has some reading advice
"I won’t tell you what it’s about because it would be impossible. Just find it yourself and read it. I envy you the joys ahead."
The revival of the short story
Published on 18 Dec, 2011 at 14:17 in Birmingham, Books, Christmas, Features, Shopping | | No Comments
For too long, short stories have been seen as the ‘poor relation’ to full length novels. But at long last they are fighting back.
Kindle: We’re All Suckers Now
Published on 10 Oct, 2011 at 6:52 in Art and Leisure, Books, Business, Comment, Most recent, Shopping, Style and Design | | 2 Comments
Richard Lutz asks if the Kindle e-book is the best thing since sliced bread or just a slick nasty marketing tool.
Why I’ll never own a Kindle
I’ve never even seen a Kindle or other e-book reader let alone sniffed one. I suspect that they all smell the same.
Writing on the Wall
We're always happy to promote new ideas, particularly when they're as impressive as this one.
Kings Heath library reopens
Published on 4 Mar, 2011 at 23:10 in Moseley and Kings Heath | | No Comments
Kings Heath Library re-opens to the public tomorrow, Saturday 5th March, at 9am.
Library of Birmingham – update
While building work continues on the Library of Birmingham, the city council have revealed plans for reducing inconvenience to service users during the move to new premises.
