August has been a busy month, what with travelling (and maybe seeing a few bookshops on the way!), as well as prepping for our next big giveaway. We always find time to fit in a few books here and there though!
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Summer 2024 Book Recommendations
Hurrah for summer! A time to relax, rejuvenate, and read, read, read. Here we share just some of the many brilliant books we’ve enjoyed this summer so far.
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Welcome to our monthly book recommendations post for June! Last month was a busy one with visiting bookshops (you can see where we want and what we bought on our social media), but we still found time to knock out a few fantastic non-fiction books, graphic novels, and picture books. Here’s what we read in June 2024!
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Welcome to our third monthly book recommendations post! For some reason, last month was picture book heavy, though with a good mix of non-fiction and fiction – and many of them carry important messages we can all benefit from. Here’s what we read during May 2024!
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Welcome to our second monthly book recommendations post! April was a busy month for us and books, with so many different topics and stories passing through our hands. Here’s what we read during April 2024!
Continue reading “Monthly Book Recommendations: April 2024”Reluctant Reader Recommendations Pt.1
Sorry that we’ve been a bit quiet – our editor had COVID, then moved house, but now we’re back! Recently, I’ve been looking for books that might entice reluctant readers, especially boys, to pick them up and have a go. We’re talking not too long, exciting covers, and titles that may really inspire them.
Continue reading “Reluctant Reader Recommendations Pt.1”Give It A Go! The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day | Review
By Christopher Edge (Nosy Crow)
‘There’s no resistance – no change in temperature as my hand moves from inside to out. But as I push against the darkness I can’t help feeling scared that the darkness will push back.’
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Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover | Picture Book Review
By Markus Motum, with expert advice from Stuart Atkinson (Walker Studio)
‘Wherever you are in the world right now,
I’m a very long way away.
I’m not even on the same planet as you.
I’m a Mars Rover. This is my story.’
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