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There's nothing better than curling up with a great book. And being a bookworm definitely has its perks! 1. The Smell of a Book Also known as 'Bibliophilia', this is something that every bookworm enjoys. Nothing quite beats the smell of a brand new book, fresh off the shelf! To be honest, all books smell great. Old ones, new ones, damaged ones - we're addicted. But the smell of an old book is in a league of its own. You can practically smell the stories on the pages! 2. ...

Stewart Cant, author of AUTObiography, published hisdebut novel in May2018. We wanted to catch up with hisand find out how life had been treating hissince the release. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I did dream of becoming an author from an early age and started writing a novel Zimbabwe Pony Trekwhen I was about 12 years old, but life got in the way of completing it.Over the years, I wrote bits and pieces (mainly articles on legal topics).In 2009, I completed a ...

An accidental collision with an asteroid causes the first manned mission to Mars, the Andromeda III, to end tragically, crashing onto the surface of Mars. At Mission Control, a young lieutenant, brother of one of the astronauts, vows to find out the actual fate of the expedition, no matter how long it takes. Twenty years later, a young woman is chosen by the leaders of the Four Races of her planet to travel to another world to establish peaceful relations with its allegedly violent inhabitant...

Michelle Blackbirdrecently released hernew novel,Wish You Were Here,in April2018. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how herlife had changed since becoming a published author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I’ve always dreamt of becoming a successful writer. In my early years, I spent time writing lyrics. Moving along my timeline, soon after my daughter had started school fifteen years ago, I became captivated by the picture books she enjoy...

Creating a Buzz for Don’t Step on a Bee Day! Creepycrawlydale Talesis a delightful children’s book but will give many an adult enjoyment too as Les Yates has a marvellous sense of humour. The book revolves around the antics of a family of bees and the escapades of their daily lives. They are often joined by many of their friends, be it the Leather Jacket crowd or Mr Web. Each chapter has a different theme, football, politics, a bank holiday. There is always a lesson to ...

Michael Dowlerecently released his new novel,Laura, Come Back to Me,in April2018. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how his life had changed since becoming a published author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? It was seven years ago, when life events made me evaluate what I really wanted to do. I’d found an empty notebook which inspired me back then;it does to this day.That’s when I realised it could happen. What was your f...

It's so important for children to read and be read to. It encourages bonding with their parents, inspires their imaginations and teaches them basic linguistic skills. But what children's books should they be reading? Well, here are four fabulous books that every kid should read at least once. The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit is a children’s fantasy novel. It was published in1937, has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Her...

Lee Verity, author ofArtolan Slime and The Mystery of The Blue Lady, released hisdebut book in April2018. We decided to catch up with the author and see how life had changed since becoming an author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I had always been fascinated with fantasy novels such as Watership Down, Duncton Wood, Magician and Lord of the Rings.I always remember having my head in a book. I suppose it was always in the back of my mind but I never thought it cou...

More often than not, readers tend to skip the acknowledgements and dedication at the front of a book - after all, that's not why you bought it, is it? But we seriously suggest that you go back to check out some of the dedications in your favourite books - you might be missing out! 1. Austenland, by Shannon Hale For Colin Firth You're a really great guy, but I'm married, so I think we should just be friends. 2. The Selection, by Kiera Cass Hi, Dad! *waves* 3. Let'...