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Reminder of golden era of fair news journalism by award-winning journalist
With fake news prevalent and local journalism facing an uncertain future, this week sees the timely publication of A Capable Journalist (Y Lolfa), the autobiography of Derek Bellis, “a true legend of the industry” according to Dominic Herbert, News Editor at the Daily Mirror. Derek also happens to be the oldest working journalist in Wales. read more
Here's a book with a difference for Cornish learners!
The author of an unusual new handy pocket-sized book is hoping to use humour to inspire people to learn a few basic bits of Cornish. Unlike many traditional phrasebooks, Teach your Dog Cornish, shows that learning useful expressions doesn’t have to be boring or daunting, and makes picking up a few basics accessible to everyone – and Dawn French is already a fan, commenting: “At last, my dog and I will be able to understand each other!” read more
A book with a difference for Rugby World Cup fans!
The author of an unusual new handy pocket-sized phrasebook is hoping to use humour to inspire people to learn a few basic bits of Japanese in readiness for the Rugby World Cup, which will be held in Japan in September 2019. Unlike many traditional phrasebooks, Teach your Dog Japanese Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Edition 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
Welshman's bizarre adventures from Merthyr to Mecca
This week sees the publication of In Passing: A Welshman’s bizarre adventures from Merthyr to Mecca by distinguished Welsh academic, Professor Randall Baker. read more
Family Bible inspires Vale of Glamorgan family saga
A new novel by Welsh author Sam Adams was inspired by a family Bible. The novel called In the Vale, published by Y Lolfa, is a family saga that takes the reader from London to the Vale of Glamorgan and outwards into the social ferment and bloody turmoil of the Napoleonic era. It was inspired by the Williams family, who lived in the Vale of Glamorgan. George Williams, Rector of Llantrithyd was the Bible’s original owner, and used it to record the births and deaths of his and his wife Sarah’s children. Sam Adams received the Bible, which has been passed down from father to son since his great-great-great grandfather’s time, from a cousin. read more
Black Mountain road celebrates 200th anniversary and new book
According to the Top Gear television programme, the Black Mountain road, the A4069, between Brynaman and Gwynfe in the Brecon Beacons National Park is, ‘Five of the most memorable miles you can drive in any country.’ In 2019 this road, with its hairpin bends, dips, twists, climbs and amazing views of the surrounding countryside, celebrates its 200th anniversary. read more
Welsh terror group mastermind claims they could have killed Prince Charles
The mastermind of a Welsh bombing campaign in the 1960s claims the terrorist group he led could have killed Prince Charles during his Investiture as Prince of Wales fifty years ago. read more
All aboard for the No Bones Jones veggie/vegan adventure
This week sees the publication of a book of delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes from the hugely successful catering company No Bones Jones. No Bones Jones: Festival Cookbook shines a spotlight on the authentic, wholesome vegetarian and vegan food that the company supplies to festivalgoers across the UK. read more
History of Swansea-area medical services published as tribute to late author and doctor Tom Davies
A history of doctors and medical history in the Swansea area is published in June as a tribute to the author and consultant, Tom Davies, who died earlier this year, after completing the book To Stand by the Sickbed. read more
Michievous black cat to inspire people to learn Welsh!
Here’s a book for Welsh learners with a difference! Teach Your Cat Welsh aims to help Welsh learners practise their Welsh with their cat. The book follows the hugely popular Teach Your Dog Welsh, published at the end of 2018, which has now sold over 4,250 copies. read more
Love, loss and the Ceredigion landscape: Man's life experience through verse
This week sees the publication of Mostly Welsh, a collection of poems by Chris Armstrong. The collection blends the historic with mythological and personal themes and deals with love, loss and his relationship with Wales and Ceredigion. read more
Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with a harp! Welsh folk musician's crazy adventure
In the summer of 2012 musician Delyth Jenkins walked the 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path over a period of 17 days. With her she carried her Welsh harp and hoped to give a series of impromptu path-side concerts. That Would Be Telyn (Y Lolfa) is an inspiring account of her adventures and the people she met and played for along the way. read more
Unusal marine life explored in new children's book
The crisis of plastic in our oceans has been exposed on television in recent months. Now a Welsh author is introducing the importance of marine life and its conservation to children in a new wonderfully illustrated book. read more
Find the Dragon - the Welsh Where's Wally?
Packed with lively double-page illustrations, a new book starring a small dragon has been hailed as the Welsh Where’s Wally? However, Find the Dragon! has an obvious Welsh slant, with every double page showing an iconic Welsh location, including Mount Snowdon, Caerphilly Castle and Portmeirion. Other scenes include the Red Wall at a Wales football match, a Gower beach and a farm full of disobedient sheep. read more
New science fiction novel asks intriguing questions about the boundries between the real and virtual worlds
Artificial Intelligence is a subject getting more and more attention in the news – with stories such as AI news readers being able to work 24 hours a day as well as developments in health and security. The Xandra Function is a novel that deals with AI in an intriguing way and questions the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds. read more
Unsung working class woman who nursed with Florence Nightingale the inspiration for novel
This week sees the publication of Jane Evans, the inspirational story of a real woman born in poverty-stricken rural Victorian Wales who went from pig farmer to first female drover to working as a nurse alongside Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole and Betsi Cadwaladr in the Crimean War. Jane Evans is the story of a forgotten working class heroine and her will to survive. read more
Award-winning Welsh author publishes first children's book in English
An award-winning Welsh author has just published her first children’s book in English. Caryl Lewis has won numerous awards for her work, including Welsh Book of the Year twice (Martha, Jac a Sianco and Y Bwthyn), as well as numerous awards for her books for children and young adults, including wining the prestigious Tir na n-Og children’s fiction prize twice. She has also been voted Wales’ Favourite Welsh-language Author by BBC Radio Cymru listeners. read more
A book celebrating Welsh football
Two years since Wales success in Euro 2016, the men’s senior team have a new manager who has introduced a number of young faces that are rapidly becoming new heroes. We have been inspired by the unprecedented success of the women’s team under their new manager; by Chris Gunter who recently got his 93rd cap, making him the most capped player in Wales senior men’s team; and we respect all our clubs – big and small. To celebrate our passion for Welsh football, a new bilingual book has been published by Gwynfor Jones, Welsh Football – Day by Day. read more
'Yes, Wales Can': Plaid leader publishes 'manifesto' for Welsh independence
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price today publishes an anthology of notable writings which can be seen as a ‘manifesto’ for Welsh independence. read more
World Cup finalists Nigel Owen and Derek Bevan recall hilarious rugby stories!
World class rugby referees and great friends, Nigel Owens and Derek Bevan have a lot of stories to share. Both refs were in the same car when they were almost killed in a car accident on the M4 in 2014. They are also the only Welshmen to officiate in a World Cup Final – Derek in 1991 and Nigel Owens in 2015. In a new book called Derek and Nigel, both referees share some of the funniest and most memorable moments in their careers. read more
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