The Man Who Couldn’t Stay Dead
John Read tells us how he is raising money for Alzheimer’s research.
Played in London – a sumptuous read
Steve Beauchampe reviews this book by a world-renowned local author.
Of You, The Web and Control
Richard Lutz wonders where it will all end.
New books for Walsall
Dream opening for booksellers.
Read between the lines
Local rail commuters can now while away the time between delays with a good book.
Duddeston Viaduct rediscovered by artist
Come along and see part of the city’s heritage.
Actions speak louder in Birmingham
Suffragette activity influences new novel .
Hawthorns Halt
Terry Wills on an interesting week at the Albion and a new book he’s enjoyed.
£4 million repair bill for Birmingham libraries
Fears that cost may lead to closures.
Book review: Alice Munro’s Dear Life
In the light of today’s Nobel Literature Prize award we reproduce Laurence Inman’s review of the winner’s Dear Life.
‘Powerful women’ theme for Wellington literary festival
Germaine Greer to launch proceedings.
Open for viewing
Alan Clawley describes his visit to the newly-opened Library of Birmingham.
John Madin’s other library
Alan Clawley with a reminder that when the architects in John Madin’s office were working up plans for a new central library for Birmingham, they were also designing one for Redditch.
Book launched to celebrate University’s heritage
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new book which charts its origins and history over 180 years.
Toad not ratty with new book cover design
A student from Coventry School of Art and Design has won first place in a national art competition.
Boulton’s legacy
Book review: Alan Clawley reviews Matthew Boulton – selling what all the world desires
Over 1800 beers featured in CAMRA’s new Good Bottled Beer Guide
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched the new edition of its famous Good Bottled Beer Guide, which this time features over 1800 bottle-conditioned beers.
Book Review – Birmingham: Then and Now by Alan Clawley
Andy Goff has finally received his copy of Birmingham: Then and Now. He likes it a lot.
The Amazing World of Amazon: Read All About It
Will we have a world without books? asks Richard Lutz as he sees another bookshop shut down?
CAMRA book highlights Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs
A new publication from CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, highlights the hidden gems of British pub architecture with 270 pub interiors of outstanding historic interest.
Readings and free books for World Book Night Bloxwich
The 23rd of April is Shakespeare’s birthday and St George’s Day, so what better day to pop into Bloxwich Library for a free book (or to borrow one!)
Closed for good – The last chapter of the Birmingham Library story
Alan Clawley on the impending closure of Birmingham Central Library in June – but ideas are still being proposed for its future
Hexham Book Festival announces 2013 programme
The eighth annual Hexham Book Festival, which will take place this year from 24 April to 2 May, has just announced its line-up, with a variety of writers offering events blending words, stories and ideas.
Halfmoon ramble & write…
What better way to celebrate the potential arrival of warmer months than with a Halfmoon Walking & Writing Workshop over Cannock Chase.
Aku & Kamu set to appear in animated television series
Birmingham based children’s publisher Aku & Kamu is celebrating the transition of their flagship characters onto the small screen
Birmingham – Then and Now
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
Words presents Robert Ronsson and Fiona Joseph
Words – Bromsgrove’s Literary Society – presents the new work of two local writers, Robert Ronsson and Fiona Joseph at Artrix
The Anatomy of Melancholy
First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621
The economics of killing
Author Vijay Mehta, Chair of Uniting for Peace, is giving a talk on his book on 5th March 2013 at University of Warwick
Readathon day for Olympic Ellie
Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.