One of the great powers of a book is to transport you to another place. So, in honour of Yorkshire Day, here are some books set in Yorkshire to transport you there from the comfort of your chair. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte Told through a series of letters, this is one … Continue reading 12 books to celebrate #YorkshireDay
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Beautiful landscapes and their literary links
In celebration of National Parks Week, here are a few UK beauty spots and some of their literary links. Exmoor According to the Exmoor National Park website, Exmoor has a history dating back to Mesolithic times. The activities of the people who lived on the land over this time have shaped the land, as well … Continue reading Beautiful landscapes and their literary links
Three bookish ways to celebrate #NationalTequilaDay
Who knew National Tequila Day was even a thing? Tequila is somewhat of a 'marmite' drink; you either love it or you hate it. So, here are some ways to celebrate the day in bookish style, while drinking something that doesn't make your face contort like you're chewing a wasp: 1. Read a book that … Continue reading Three bookish ways to celebrate #NationalTequilaDay
Should you apply for Penguin Random House’s #TheScheme17? Yes! Here’s why…
The beginning of 2016 prompted a lot of career-related soul-searching, leading me to the conclusion that my current career is no longer for me and, instead, I want to work in the world of books. In the aftermath of this epiphany, I came across a tweet from @PRHCareersUK announcing the launch of #TheScheme16. Curiosity drove … Continue reading Should you apply for Penguin Random House’s #TheScheme17? Yes! Here’s why…
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Earlier this year a number of events lead me to think about my career, and what I have achieved, and what I would like to achieve in the future. I am proud of what I have achieved in my current career, but looking ahead 20 years, I can’t picture myself still doing it. I had … Continue reading Off Topic #1
The Wordsworm 