Take a look at this beautiful video introducing Marcus Sedgwick’s magical new book, Snow, from Little Toller.
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October Book of the Month – The Railways by Simon Bradley
Read the introduction to our Book of the Month for October, The Railways by Simon Bradley. Continue reading October Book of the Month – The Railways by Simon Bradley
Chris Stewart introduces Chasing Hornbills
Chris Stewart, author of the bestselling Driving Over Lemons, introduces Chasing Hornbills, a new book by Simon Fenton. Chasing Hornbills charts the further adventures of a Brit in Senegal as he continues to face the everyday frustrations and exhilarations that made his first book, Squirting Milk at Chameleons such a compelling and entertaining read.
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Language Hacking: Mnemonics
In his second language hacking post, author of Fluent in 3 Months Benny Lewis shares a top tip for nailing vocab. Continue reading Language Hacking: Mnemonics
Language Hacking: Cognates
In Benny Lewis’ last language hacking post for us he reminds us that the similarities between apparently different languages can be helpful clues. Continue reading Language Hacking: Cognates
Language Hacking: Embrace Mistakes
In the first of three posts, language hacker and author of Fluent in 3 Months Benny Lewis explains how getting things wrong means you’re getting better. Continue reading Language Hacking: Embrace Mistakes
Secret Edinburgh: Merchiston Tower ceiling
In our final extract from Secret Edinburgh, Hannah Robinson proves it always pays to look up… Continue reading Secret Edinburgh: Merchiston Tower ceiling
Secret Edinburgh: Phyllis Bone zoological sculptures
In part two of our look at Secret Edinburgh, Hannah Robinson visits a hidden trove of animal sculptures. Continue reading Secret Edinburgh: Phyllis Bone zoological sculptures
Secret Edinburgh: Kirkhill Pillar
In the first of our extracts from Secret Edinburgh, Hannah Robinson takes a closer look at a pillar with a hidden secret… Continue reading Secret Edinburgh: Kirkhill Pillar
Lunch on the road to Samarkand
Read an extract and enjoy a recipe for spicy meat dolma from the wonderful Samarkand: Recipes & Stories from Central Asia & the Caucasus ahead of our event with the authors. Continue reading Lunch on the road to Samarkand