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Children's books come in all different shapes and sizes; they cover a wide range of topics and some can even portray a deeper message. So, we thought that we would list our top five children's books for your little ones to read! 1. The Most Curious Case of the Runaway Spoon, by Tony Flannagan Amelia wakes to find a note behind the little green door. WE MUST SPEAK NOW! What could it mean? Amelia had received hundreds of fairy letters over the years - but not recently - and thi...

Andy Clancy released his debut novel in February 2018. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how life had changed since the book was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I arrived as an author quite late, more precisely in my early 50’s! That said, I had been reading both works of history and historical fiction for years, so the interest in my current subject matter was always there. I like to think that age and experience brings beli...

Since we're officially in spring and we've (hopefully) see the back of the snow, we thought we would welcome in this new season by presenting 8facts you (probably) didn't know about spring! 1. Vernal Equinox The first day of spring, the vernal equinox, has 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. 2. Don't Blame Spring For Your Allergies Since spring is usually considered the season in which flowers bloom, it is a common belief among most people that sp...

Ali North, author ofAN & i, released her book in January 2018. It seemed like the perfect time to catch up with the author and find out what she had to say about the experience so far. Did you always dream of becoming an author? From when I was very ill, I made a promise to myself that I would share my true life story fighting anorexia nervosa in the hope of raising awareness of mental health, including eating disorders. I am delighted, thanks to the support & be...

In keeping with the weather this week, we thought we'd list our top five snowy books for you to enjoy! 1. Winter Oak: Keeper of the Realm, by Colleen Marlett Clover Lawless is not your average 12 year old girl. She is adventurous, inquisitive and with an unearned wisdom buried deep inside her. She doesn't buy in to any of the childhood fantasies and fairy tales. As far as Clover is concerned, "seeing is believing". Every day after school, Clover and her father E...

Susan Frances, author ofA Glimpse Beyond the Aether, was published in Novemeber 2017. We wanted to catch up with the author and ask her a few questions about how her life since her book was released. Did you always dream of becoming an author? As I was going through my normal hectic, busy life, I would occasionally wake up with stories in my head. I could not shake them until I at least would get the first few chapters and the story outline down on paper. I wanted to ...

Reading is a fantastic hobby - it allows you to expand your horizons, spark your imagination and inspire your mind. Plus, it's portable, which means it's great when you're on the go. Only one problem...it's expensive! Books aren't cheap, so how are you supposed to get new material when you're broke? Well, fear not! Our five tips will help you out. 1. Borrow Books From the Library Yes, the library! Whoever came up with the idea of borrowing books from one place,...

Simon Singleton published his debut novel,Lyttle Perils, in November 2017. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how his life has changed since the release of the book. Did you always dream of becoming an author? It was a thought that had crossed my mind on many occasions, however I never really gave my work the credibility to warrant publishing. Even though I had been told many, many times over the years that my work was of a reasonable quality. Wha...

Since it's the day of love and relationships, we thought we'd give you 10 facts you probably didn't know about Valentine's Day. 1.In Victorian times, it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card. 2.Based on retail statistics, about 3 per cent of pet owners will give gifts to their pets on this day. 3.About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. This makes it the second largest seasonal card sending time of the yea...