One of the loveliest things about British culture is that for all the friendly arguments and name-calling, most people are happy to pitch in when someone needs a little help – and that’s exactly what was needed at one Southampton bookshop this week. After a rent increase left them unable to afford their old digs, …
Read moreSouthampton Residents Create a Human Chain to Help Move a Local Bookshop
Prime Day 2018 is on July 16th, and while there are far too many sales and deals to list here, there is one we wanted to point out. Today, you can try Kindle Unlimited for 3 months for 99 cents. It’s normally $9.99/month, which is still a great value for voracious readers – but this …
Read moreAmazon Prime Day: British Books on Kindle Unlimited
It’s Cyber Monday, and that means loads of Kindle deals – perfect for those long, cold winter nights by the fireplace (or space heater). We’ve sorted through the entire list to find the ones related to the British Isles. Enjoy! General Fiction James Herriot Novels – Three novels from the famed Yorkshire vet are on …
Although most of us prefer to visit the UK in spring, summer, or fall, there’s a lot to be said for a winter visit. Christmas in the UK is magical, especially if you’re lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights in Scotland or fresh snow in the countryside. If you happen to venture over in …
When you’re as famous and successful as JK Rowling, it can be hard to move in a new direction. The lackluster response to her first published adult novel, Casual Vacancy, is a great example of that. Many brought their Harry Potter expectations to the table, and found the novel wanting in light of her past …
Read moreGreat British Reading Club #2: Cormoran Strike Series by JK Rowling (aka Robert Galbraith)
The British Isles have produced some of the finest writers and novels in the world. James Joyce, William Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Neil Gaiman, H.G. Wells, Agatha Christie, Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming…and those are just a few off the top …
Read moreGreat British Reading Club #1: Maisie Dobbs Detective Series