Category: Book Corner

Book corner January 2024

With the seasonal excess, extravagance, sugar and waste firmly in the rear view mirror, our thoughts often turn in January to how to eat...

A lifetime of footsteps

Christopher Somerville’s 35-year journey as a walking writer, chronicling Britain’s footpaths for The Times and The Daily Telegraph by Steve Keenan Christopher Somerville has been...

Recipes from Acorn House Bakery

Helen’s original home baking is inspired by memories of her Guyana-born mother and infused with the rich colours and flavours of the Caribbean Be your...

Books for Christmas 2023

What to do with those loved ones who, when asked what they would like for Christmas, say “Oh I am sure whatever you pick...

Clare Balding and our dog-loving nation

We have a treat in store for you in December – especially if you like dogs, know someone who likes dogs and needs a...

Bestselling author Victoria Hislop answers the Random 19 questions

Even if you’ve not read one of her books, you’ve no doubt come across Victoria Hislop’s name on a bookshelf or heard it in...

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Championing rural Britain

The BV takes a look inside the Countryside Alliance’s fight to protect rural traditions and livelihoods and to drive sustainable countryside policies Many people have...

How Dorset Became One of England’s Finest Food Counties

There are counties in England with a food reputation that precedes them: Yorkshire for its puddings, Cornwall for its pasties, Kent for its orchards....