Review: Black Sheep – the authorised biography of Nicol Williamson
‘Flawed genius’ best describes the actor whose story has recently been published.
Future world
Will Mapplebeck ponders the future.
Tony Bramwell – My Life with the Beatles
Beatles insider Tony Bramwell talks with Steve Beauchampé.
Pub chain celebrates World Book Day
Appeal in aid of NSPCC to mark the occasion.
West Midlands writer crowned Pillar Poet
Recognition for young Midlands poet.
Shelf life and good news
Richard Lutz hunts among the remains of the past week.
Wolff at the door: Double trouble in The West Wing
Richard Lutz reads two books that turn the spotlight on President Trump.
Book launch warns against digital overload
International experts to launch pioneering digital leadership book at Birmingham tech hub.
Read all about it
Richard Lutz thumbs through his reading list for the past year.
Avoid that Christmas quiz….and other dire Yuletide warnings
Richard Lutz sifts through the charred remains of another week
Inspirational Conservatoire now in print
First illustrated history of one of Britain’s finest performing arts schools.
Birmingham hosts Prince’s Trust children’s book launch
Young authors celebrate the launch of their reimagined FairITales.
Thorpe redux
Will Mapplebeck reviews a book about disgraced Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe in a time of a dark intolerant Britain.
In the steps of an angel and other tales
Richard Lutz trawls through the wreckage of another week.
Tales of the expected
Storytelling festival returns for Midsummer at Martineau.
The Postman Poet in Birmingham
Recognition for Victorian poet.
Lichfield Festival details announced
City-wide events taking place in July.
Best-selling author visits Solihull school
World Book Day characters come to life.
The future of Birmingham’s libraries
Martin Sullivan, secretary of the Friends of The Libraries of Birmingham, writes about the future of the service.
Novel idea for pub
Bookish Breakfast for World Book Day.
New road safety book to feature at Education Show
Safety campaigners target school walkers.
Book launch boosts road safety for Birmingham children
‘Stay safe’ message goes out to young pupils.
Coming to Artrix
Watch, listen and get involved at the Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.
Golden milestone for Walsall Writers Circle
Fifty years of writing marked by civic ceremony.
Ban the Bard and other tales
Richard Lutz peers through the leaves of his past week.
Walsall Writers’ Circle is FIFTY and celebrating
Bookshop meeting for group anniversary.
Birmingham cartoonist honoured
Chance to buy the best of Gemini.
Heart beat
Winter tales at Olton’s cosiest café.
Wear the shirt, drink the beer
Shropshire Brewery launches new ale to mark Wolves book.
Time to end the run-down of the library service
Martin Sullivan from the Friends of the Library of Birmingham, comments on recently-announced funding cuts.