Category: Book Corner

Two perfect books for Spring

“With the promise of Spring around the corner and warmer weather to enjoy I thought some natural history choices would be a good idea...

A Dorset Victorian thriller with a twist

Lovers of historical murder mysteries will enjoy this exquisitely researched tale of dark goings-on set in Victorian Dorset and told in the vernacular of...

Two books for a February evening

“At the time of writing Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and as an alternative to chocolate or flowers I’m recommending Natasha Lunn interviewing some...

Voice of the Books January 2022

“Lordy it’s cold at the moment, and drizzle abounds. I have the antidote; two perfect, award-winning, stay-indoors books to keep you enthralled and entertained”...

Gift the books we love from local authors

A book is a foolproof gift for most people at Christmas - if you love to read, you can never be disappointed when you...

Voice of the Books | December 2021

This month Wayne is featuring two exceptionally beautiful books by illustrator/artists Angela Harding and Susan Ogilvy. Angela Harding, you may remember, illustrated the memorable covers...

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Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Another boiling...

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....