Troeon : Turnings is the fruit of a creative collaboration between Penarth resident Philip Gross and Welsh-language poet Cyril Jones. The work is further enlivened with cover and text designs by fine artist Valerie Coffin Price from Llandough. The poems feature watery themes and are primarily inspired by a myriad of rivers ‘…on their separate ways to articulation: north south east/ … Read More
The 121 Effect is not your typical ‘Get Fit Quick’ book, neither does it simply tell you how to live your life. It is more like having a conversation with a friend, simply listening to their crazy stories. Throughout this memoir, Ryan tells the story of his life; some sad and a little scary, other times inspiring and heart-warming. And through … Read More
Fiction The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell (plus signed bookplate) The author of Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell, returns with the chilling story of a missing daughter, an abandoned house in the woods and a sinister note that may hold the key to a grisly truth. This thriller is the perfect summer read to keep you gripped! Better still, everyone … Read More
Fiction The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard With her husband recently murdered, Umiko Wada just wants to keep her head down. As a secretary to a private detective, her life is pleasingly uncomplicated. That is, until he takes on a new case. A case which gets him killed, and Umiko quickly realises that being a detective isn’t … Read More
Bookshops have been a constant in society for a long time. But with the increasing use of large corporations such as Amazon, it’s been hard for some bookshops to stay above water. We speak with Mel Griffin at Griffin Books to find out more about how the “new normal” means that, like everyone else, bookshops are having to adapt. “Prior … Read More
Following my own path has meant I have also followed my own dress sense over the years, much to many people’s amusement. These days, I’m happiest in a black t-shirt and jeans, or a ‘happy’ shirt if I’m on TV. I do remember to wear trousers too, of course. But when I was younger, I used to have a ball … Read More
Roeddwn yn digwydd cael swper efo Catherine Zeta Jones, as you do, ac mi ofynnais iddi, ar ôl gwydred neu dri o win, fydde hi’n barod i roi mwy o finlliw a chusanu darn o bapur gwyn i mi, er mwyn i ni gopïo ei gwefusau a’u defnyddio fel logo. Cytunodd hi. Cusanodd hi’r papur ac mi wnaethon ni gario … Read More
Fiction The Miseducation of Evie Epworth by Matson Taylor Up until now, 16-year-old Evie Epworth’s life has been nothing special: a patchwork of school, Guides, cows, lost mother and village fetes. She dreams of a life far away from rural east Yorkshire, but standing in her way is Christine, Evie’s soon-to-be stepmother, a manipulative and money-grubbing schemer. This is a … Read More
Griffin Books have given us their top picks for your Spring Bookshelf. Whether you enjoy fiction, non-fiction or children’s books, they’ve got the best books for you this Spring. Fiction Saving Missy by Beth Morrey £12.99 *Signed edition- while in stock* Missy Carmichael’s life has become small. Grieving for a family she has lost or lost touch with, Missy knows … Read More
Tra oeddwn yn cynhyrchu cyngerdd agoriadol Ryder Cup Wales, roedd hi’n anodd anghofio’r holl alwadau ffôn, y bribes a’r chwarae plant a gefais gan gymaint o berfformwyr o Gymru oedd isio cymryd rhan yn y digwyddiad yma yn Stadiwm y Mileniwm: rhai yn cael strops am na chawson nhw eu dewis, rhai yn bygwth peidio gweithio efo fi byth eto, … Read More
