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Burney Brothers of Hay on Wye - Forgotten Heroes of World War II Celebrated at Hay Festival
The biography of two very different brothers, Christopher and Roger Burney, whose contributions to fighting in the Second World War are of historic importance will be published this month and launch in an event at Hay Festival at the beginning of June. read more
Be part of a project to inspire girls all over Wales!
A Welsh author is launching a search for girls’ names to appear in print in her forthcoming book celebrating inspiring women from Wales. Medi Jones-Jackson is asking for the names of would-be wondrous women aged 7-11 as part of her new project. The aim is to collect as many names as possible to print in her new book Wondrous Women of Wales, which will be published this June by Y Lolfa. read more
A story of Wales, Ukraine, Russia and the Manic Street Preachers
Anyone familiar with the Manic Street Preachers will know the track Dreaming a City (Hughesovka) on their album Futurology. What you may not know is that this was inspired by Colin Thomas’s 2009 book of the same name, reissued this week. “I really loved the book,” wrote singer James Dean Bradfield of Dreaming A City. “I love that kind of digestible history.”. read more
From Facebook posts to book - a nostalgic look at Pwllheli in '50s and '60s
This week sees the publication of memories that paint a vivid picture of growing up in the small seaside town of Pwllheli on the Llŷn Peninsula. 'On Bonfires, Butlins and Being Welsh' by Jos Simon (Y Lolfa) is a nostalgic look back at growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. read more
Real epic love story - the impoverished Welsh farmer and the privileged Dutch beauty
Fields of Orange is the story of an unlikely but epic relationship. A relationship which had no right to even exist in the first place - let alone to develop into a love affair for the ages and a devoted marriage. read more
‘Definitive historical analysis' of turbulent time in Wales back in print
Dr Wyn Thomas’ highly praised analysis of a turbulent time in Welsh history, Hands Off Wales, has been reprinted by Y Lolfa in a new paperback edition. The book addresses the campaign of militant activism – inspired by ‘Tryweryn’ and the Investiture – which Wales witnessed between 1963 and 1969. read more
Carwyn James Revelatory Biography Republished
Rugby genius Carwyn James’ comprehensive and revelatory biography has been republished to coincide with a stage production of Carwyn James’ life. Alun Gibbard, author of Carwyn James’ biography Into the Wind, worked as a consultant on the production. The Torch Theatre will be touring their show Carwyn in venues across Wales. read more
Bestselling dog phrasebook now available in North Wales Welsh
The book includes 60 useful phrases written in both English and the dialect spoken in north-west Wales, each followed by a pronunciation guide. Entertaining 1950s-style retro pictures illustrate the expressions. read more
A great way to introduce children to Welsh legends
A new book by illustrator and author Huw Aaron aims to be a fun introduction for children to Wales' rich heritage of legends and folklore. read more
Perfect pre-match warm-up for Six Nations fans
The King of Quiz is back with a brand-new quiz book packed with the whole of the Six Nations’ 22-year history, as a fun way to tell the committed devotee from the fair-weather fan! read more
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