Leakey’s Bookshop – Scotland’s Largest Second-hand Bookshop

Nestled in the Scottish city of Inverness lies Leakey's Bookshop. Opened in 1979 in an old chapel, it has thousands of books. As you walk in, you're confronted by a giant black log-burner, perhaps risky in a place with so much paper but there to combat the harshest of Scottish winters. Lining the walls are... Continue Reading →

I’m Off – And I’m Taking My E-Reader With Me

I'm writing this post in a rental somewhere in deepest, darkest Wiltshire. I've sold my house and crammed most of my stuff into a storage container - including my books. My most precious ones aka all my Discworld and related works, are stashed in my parents loft in case of disaster. All of which leaves... Continue Reading →

Hay-On-Wye, UK – The Best Place To Take A Bookworm

Most readers would choose a place they could read all day every day and it just so happens there's a town where you can do just that. Hay-On-Wye is located just over the Wales/England border and is self-described as the world's first book town. There are over 20 bookshops to visit - which is a... Continue Reading →

8 Bookish Things To Do At Christmas

This time of year is usually focused on presents and parties. And if you're more of an introverted bookworm, it can be a bit overwhelming. But if the past few years have taught us anything, it's that there's more to life than stuff. And whilst I'd never argue against disappearing with a book from time... Continue Reading →

Get My Spooky Short Story Collection for Free This Halloween

Young Ivy explores a mysterious building in the middle of a field and meets its ghoulish resident in “Feed the Little Children”.Lee and his friends dare each other to travel down “Creek End”, a street no adult can see.David faces deadly temptation in a parallel universe in “Mr Spectors' Circumstances have Changed”.“Effigy” tells the tale... Continue Reading →

Great Clothes For Readers (And Writers)

I already shared this on my Instagram (and if you didn't know I was on there, please pop over and see me), but for I love it so much I'm putting it on here too. Ta-da! I even tried a flat lay thing and everything. Also this is not what I usually share on Instagram,... Continue Reading →

A Tour of The British Library

If you’re going to visit a library, why not start with the top of the pile? The British Library in London runs daily behind-the-scenes tours lasting 60 minutes and costing just £10 (£8 if you're a member) - bargain! The architectural style of the British Library isn't to everyone’s tastes but that might be down... Continue Reading →

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