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Famous Welsh singer and shearer publishes autobiography
“It’s a remarkable feeling to be able to tell my story in a book like this – something I never thought I’d be doing at 46 – but after years of competing in different fields and experiencing so much while travelling the world, now’s the time to write about my memories before I forget them!” Aled Wyn Davies. read more
New book spotlights astounding moments and amazing stories behind the hard men of rugby
The true stories behind 20 of the toughest players to ever play the game, from pre-WW1 firebrands to modern-day YouTube sensations. They are shocking, gruesome, often very funny and sometimes tragic, but what unites these men is their total commitment to the sport. read more
New book discloses the alarming crisis facing Rugby Union
Saving Rugby Union is a book many no doubt would prefer to ignore, arguing it is damaging the image of a sport that has increased significantly in popularity. But the reverse is true. read more
Ceredigion's Tess of the d'Urbervilles
The second part of a Welsh historical series, seen as Ceredigion’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles, is published this week. Described as “lyrical, visceral and angry” Nanteos: The Dipping Pool is a gothic novel set against the dramatic backdrop of 1750s Cardiganshire. read more
New cookbook celebrates local, seasonal and sustainable Welsh produce
Bwyd Cymru yn ei Dymor / Welsh Food by Season is full of both traditional and modern recipes that have been created by Nerys Howell. Nerys has appeared on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru as well as being a contributor to S4C’s Prynhawn Da and a regular at Welsh food festivals. The book is a celebration of local, sustainable Welsh produce and aims to encourage people to eat seasonally. read more
Children's book to raise essential funds for Tŷ Hafan
Since opening in 1999 Tŷ Hafan, the charity that offers care and support to children and young people with shortened life expectancy, has supported over 850 children and their families. Juliet Bebbington, one of its volunteers, has written a warm and funny book to help fundraising for this important charity, with all the profits going towards the hospice. read more
Joke book published to raise funds for NHS
Two Welsh comedians have collaborated to publish a new collection of jokes to raise money for the NHS. Gags for the NHS by Phil Evans and Dilwyn Phillips will be published by Y Lolfa this week. read more
One of British history's greatest untold stories told for first time
Where was Britain’s first centre of learning founded? Oxford? Cambridge? St Andrews? Think again: it was in Llantwit Major in south Wales – known as Llanilltud Fawr in Welsh. St Illtud’s monastery and training school was founded in c.500 A.D., making it in all probability the oldest centre of learning in Britain. Scholars of church history have emphasised its importance by calling it ‘the Christian axis of the Celtic-speaking peoples’ and ‘the University of the Atlantic of the Celtic period’. read more
Award winning author revisits world of witness protection
Award-winning screenwriter Rob Gittins has moved from his usual high profile work with EastEnders to write a taut, psychological thriller – the final book of a trilogy published by Y Lolfa. read more
Mischievous tailless cat to inspire people to learn Manx!
The author of an unusual new handy pocket-sized book is hoping to use humour to inspire people to learn and use a few simple bits of Manx. Unlike many traditional phrasebooks, Teach Your Cat Manx shows that learning useful expressions doesn’t have to be boring or daunting, and makes picking up a few basics accessible to everyone. read more
Acclaimed livestock artist publishes first novel
Acclaimed artist Mary Griese is well-known for her watercolour paintings of sheep and other livestock, but this week she will publish her first novel, Where Crows Would Die. The novel is a bleak and unsettling psychological thriller which, similar to her artwork, is set in a rural location – the Black Mountain in Wales – during the 1960s and 1970s. read more
Young researcher reveals the secrets of ore industry in Mid Wales
South Wales’ coal industry is world famous, and north Wales’ slate industry is recognised thanks to the Slate Museum in Llanberis as well as numerous publications celebrating its history. But what about the lost ore industry in mid Wales? Ioan Lord, author of a new bilingual book on the subject, Worn by Tools and Time: Ore from Mid Wales, hopes to bring attention to the history and the importance of the industry and its workers through his descriptive text and brand-new photographs of the underground world created centuries ago. read more
Be part of a new book to celebrate the growth in support of independence!
Y Lolfa is preparing a bilingual book to discuss and celebrate the growth of support for Independence for Wales, to be published in October 2020. The main focus will be on the years between 2016 and 2020. read more
Forgotten story of Penarth First World War hero told for the first time
The first full-length biography of Captain Richard Wain VC is published this week. Valour Beyond Measure, written by award-winning author Dr Jonathan Hicks, also covers the history of the early days of the Tank Corps and includes around 180 unseen photos. read more
Award-winning illustrator's first book about emigrating, longing and quilts
Popular illustrator and artist Valériane Leblond has written her first book for children, as well as painting the images that bring the story to life. The Quilt is a beautifully illustrated hardback offering a message of hope which is sure to also strike a chord with many adult readers in these difficult days: when things look bleak, remember that happy times will return. read more
Great Welsh storytelling: A lost way of life in the Clwydian Range
The powerful rural stories of the semi-legendary people who lived in the ancient village of Tremeirchion and the unorthodox community of Sodom in the Clwydian Range of Denbighshire are told for the first time in On a Dark Night with Enough Wind. The author, Lilla Pennant – part English, part Welsh – tells her story which is connected to our rural past with its drama, comedies and tragedies. read more
A unique perspective on breeding and training the Welsh Cob
Maisie: A Welsh Cob in Mid Wales by Colin A. Lewis is an informative and unorthodox look at the history and training of the Welsh Cob, told from the viewpoint of Maisie, one of Colin’s horses. The book provides an insight into the breeding and management of the much-loved Welsh Cob including how to ride, and the history and landscape of Wales. read more
Reflections on a Celtic pilgrimage around Wales, Cornwall and Brittany
In the spring, summer and autumn of 2016, a year after walking around Wales, Anne Hayward set out on foot from her home in Abergavenny, South Wales. Over almost four months, she visited some of South Wales, the West of England and Brittany’s most holy sites, and ranging from the Moravian Church in Brockweir to Wesley Cottage in Trewint and the ancient cathedrals at Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Tréguier. read more
Castles of Wales inspire popular Welsh artist
Popular Welsh artist Dorian Spencer Davies, known for his rich, full-colour style, has turned for inspiration to the iconic castles of Wales. But this time he has produced black and white illustrations for other people to enjoy colouring in. The images have all been hand-drawn in an original and vibrant style in a book that is suitable for all ages – from 4 years old upwards! read more
New book celebrates images of Welsh patron saint in churches
A new book celebrates the depictions of Wales’ patron saint, St David, from churches all over Wales. Depicting St David by artist and historian Martin Crampin, seeks to foster a better understanding of the images of St David in all their colour and variety. read more
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