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2024 September


Bath Children’s Literature Festival crowdfunds to give schoolchildren free books

Bath Children’s Literature Festival crowdfunds to give schoolchildren free books

Festival director and co-founder John McLay said: "Having worked with hundreds of children across the south west over the years, we know that Bath is a city with one of the highest ranges of socio-economic indicators.


Bloomsbury launches adult dyslexia-friendly versions of bestselling backlist through staff-led project

Bloomsbury launches adult dyslexia-friendly versions of bestselling backlist through staff-led project

The current list includes The Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeline Miller, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Sail Away by Celia Imrie, The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton and Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.


Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after £10.5m refurbishment

Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after £10.5m refurbishment

NCL also hosts poetry performances from collectives, local history research workshops and a monthly cabaret evening which regularly sees 250 people attend.


Kashmir Hill and Cat Bohannon shortlisted for £25k Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize

Kashmir Hill and Cat Bohannon shortlisted for £25k Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize

Alongside professor John Hutchinson, who is chair, the judges included Booker Prize-winning author and screenwriter Eleanor Catton, New Scientist comment and culture editor Alison Flood, teacher, broadcaster and writer Bobby Seagull and Royal Society University research fellow, Dr Jess Wade, also an Imperial College London lecturer.


Bookshop.org launches new second-hand book scheme with Zeercle

Bookshop.org launches new second-hand book scheme with Zeercle

“By giving books a second life, we are not only reducing waste but also fostering a community of readers who value sustainability and support independent bookshops,” commented Eric Gagnaire, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zeercle.