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Getting Crafty this Summer with vintage books

Getting Crafty this Summer with vintage books

Our guide to some arts & crafts to help you make the most of the long summer evenings.
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The Little Mermaid and other Classic Fairy Tales

The Little Mermaid and other Classic Fairy Tales

Celebrate the release of The Little Mermaid with some vintage fairy tales!
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World Wildlife Day 2023

World Wildlife Day 2023

A celebratory selection of vintage Wild Life books for World Wildlife Day
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A Golden Age of Detective Fiction

A Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Celebrating the Golden Age of Detective Fiction
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The Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer

The Regency Romances of Georgette Heyer

A riveting reflection on Regency romantic reads, courtesy of Georgette Heyer.
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY WITH VINTAGE BOOKS

CELEBRATING NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY WITH VINTAGE BOOKS

Vintage books across a range of genres to celebrate National Book Lovers Day 2023.
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Beatrix Potter vintage books

Beatrix Potter vintage books

Reflecting on some of her less well-known works...and Peter Rabbit.
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Schools out for summer our top fiction holiday reads

Schools out for summer our top fiction holiday reads

With school finished for the holidays and no homework to worry about, summer is the perfect time for children to settle down with a good book! 
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Reconnecting with the countryside: nature and Thomas Hardy

Reconnecting with the countryside: nature and Thomas Hardy

The last year has been a tricky time for millions of people across the country. From strict lockdown measures to restrictions put on our social lives, the challenges of the pandemic have been difficult to overcome.

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The power of women's words by Celine DePoitiers

The power of women's words by Celine DePoitiers

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: an ironic, deep and sometimes cynical portrait of an appearance-centered and profoundly patriarchal society.

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Charlotte Bronte’s Message of Empowerment by Shelbi Adams

Charlotte Bronte’s Message of Empowerment by Shelbi Adams

If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to assume that you’re not only a book lover, but one who is familiar with classic literature. And if you’re familiar with the classics, then you have heard of - if not read many times - the works of Charlotte Bronte.
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Classic Comfort Reads For Autumn

Charlie's Five Classic Comfort Reads for this Autumn

On a cold, wet, rainy autumn day, there’s no better feeling than hibernating indoors and curling up with a good book. So we've asked our brand ambassador, Charlie Edwards-Freshwater of @thebookboy, to recommend his top five classic comfort reads for autumn. Grab a blanket, a hot cup of tea and put your feet up with one of Charlie's favourite cosy and comforting novels...

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

This book is so beautifully written and has lasted through time; some books you read and enjoy, but Alice is a work of art that is timeless. It is a gift that keeps on giving...
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Pygmalion in the 21st Century

Pygmalion in the 21st Century

The copy of Pygmalion I chose, was the 1946 reprint that included over a hundred drawings by Feliks Topolski, specially published to commemorate Bernard Shaw’s ninetieth birthday...
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John’s Adventures - A Tale of Old England

John’s Adventures - A Tale of Old England

Thomas Miller’s “John’s Adventures - A Tale of Old England”, written in 1897, follows young John’s adventures in a rural setting. He loses his way through woodlands, meets very suspicious people, and finds himself living in the wild, hoping to be reunited with his family.

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ROOM AT THE TOP BOOK REVIEW

ROOM AT THE TOP BOOK REVIEW

Joe Lampton seeks desperately to rise from poverty into the oh-so-attractive world of wealth and privilege. Handsome and intelligent, he believes he has found a way to get everything he ever wanted as he pursues Susan, the beautiful young daughter of a wealthy factory owner. However, he is presented with a dilemma after he falls in love with Alice, an older married woman.

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Summer romance - on holiday or at home

Summer romance - on holiday or at home

list of romantic literature for you to fall in love with this summer.
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'Anyone for Tennis?' - vintage books for summer sports

'Anyone for Tennis?' - vintage books for summer sports

Popular sports and pastimes of the summer months, through the lens of vintage books.
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Vintage books with inspirational outdoor food recipes

Vintage books with inspirational outdoor food recipes

Some excellent vintage books for outdoor food recipes to try out this summer!
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Famous Fathers from Classic Literature

Famous Fathers from Classic Literature

A selection of memorable father characters from some of our favourite books.
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