books
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Happy Birthday Agatha Christie
Today is the Dame’s birthday. Agatha Christie was born 135 years ago today and her legacy remains as vibrant and relevant as ever. Not only are we waiting for The Seven Dials Mystery to be released on Netflix (hopefully later this year), but there is a new theatre production of Death on the Nile to look forward to. Agatha may have died as long ago as 1976, but the Queen of Crime is, quite literally everywhere. Television The much anticipated adaptation of The Seven Dials Mystery that has been produced by Netflix does not have a release date yet, but is set to start starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin…
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More Pocket Fashion From Gemini Books
Earlier this year, I introduced a brand new range of books that highlighted fashion designers and brands in a whole new way. These were the Gemini pockets, small, but perfectly formed hardback fashion books that were both informative and stylish. At the time, I mentioned that the plan was to release more fashion tomes in this series later this year. I’m pleased to say that there are now three more books in the series dedicated to Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Dior. What are the books like? As with the first selection of books in the series, these are a lovely mixture of facts about the company, key designers and designs,…
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Fashion Books From Gemini Pockets
Gemini Books are an independent publisher who offer a wide range of beautiful books for adults and children. One of their most popular lines are the Gemini Pocket books, which, as their name might suggest, are small, hardback volumes that are dedicated to a singular topic and are small enough to carry around in your handbag to read on the bus or train. Recently, the Gemini Pockets range has grown with the publication of a wealth of fashion books, with this range set to continue to grow over the year. Gemini Pockets Fashion Books The Gemini Pockets fashion books are an affordable, stylish treat, coming in at just £7.99. Each…
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Stuart Maconie ‘With A Little Help From Their Friends’
The Beatles changed the world. But who changed theirs? This is the question that radio presenter, rock journalist and author, Stuart Maconie, is asking in his new book ‘With a little help from their friends.‘ Last week he stopped off at Birmingham Waterstones to talk about the book, and some of the one hundred people who were, in some way, important to the story of The Beatles. As both a huge Beatles, and Stuart Maconie fan, this was something I could not miss. As I expected, it was riveting and enlightening entertainment. The Beatles Changed the World I don’t think anyone can argue with that. It is a fact. They…
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Preloved Special – Homes and Books
As regular readers of this blog know, I love a preloved bargain. Whether that be from Vinted, from a Charity shop, from a car boot sale, or from an antiques or vintage shop, I just love finding something a little different to the general High Street or online. Today I am looking at some of the preloved beauties I have seen recently. I am focusing on homewares and books, with, as you might have guessed, a focus once again on Agatha Christie books, something I am frequently trying to source. Many of the things featured are items that I have actually bought, whilst others are things I regret not buying.…
