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Five great books for musicians

December 14, 2022• Books

Five great books for musicians, by musicians, guaranteed to hit the spot this Christmas

The joy and magic of storytelling with grandchildren

November 10, 2022• Home & Lifestyle, Books

Jennifer David encourages more of us to rediscover the wonder of storytelling with grandchildren and help them grow imagination, develop...

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Five myths about Shakespeare’s contribution to the English language

September 15, 2022• Books

Jonathan Culpeper and Mathew Gillings examine the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare on the English language....

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You Dirty Old Man! New Wilfred Brambell biography

July 29, 2022• Books, What's on

David Clayton’s biography of Steptoe and Son star Wilfred Brambell examines how the actor battled an inner turmoil and torment leading a secretive life o…

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Canine Cognitive Disease – dementia and Alzheimer’s in dogs

July 26, 2022• Pets, Books

New book helps pet owners learn more about dementia & Alzheimer’s in dogs, early preventions and recognition of signs, treatments....

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Classic Pennine Way route based on talks with Wainwright

July 4, 2022• Around The UK, Books

Ron Scholes reveals the inspiration behind his new book outlining a route along the length of the Pennines range, based on conversations...

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The condom leads entertaining collection of irreverent tales

April 6, 2022• Books

Anyone who loves a good laugh, and the occasional heartfelt cry, will be riveted by this collection of lively tales and colourful personalities.

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Minds Behind The Music – do we care enough to save the planet?

October 12, 2021• Books, What's on

Over eighty music stars, past and present, are quizzed on their opinions about religion, aliens, politics and of course, the issues of...

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Review books for 50connect

May 27, 2021• Books

Would you like to review books for 50connect? We're opening our book reviews to member contributors. ...

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Podcast: Water Gypsies, canalmania and Peter Sallis as Hitler

May 13, 2021• Books

BAFTA-winning actor, comedian and impressionist Julian Dutton in conversation with Duncan Steer.

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Four of the UK’s most popular self-care books

April 26, 2021• Books

A look at the four self-care books that have enjoyed the most dramatic increase in search volumes over 2020....

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Tintin: as the eternal youth turns 90, he’s still teaching children about the world

February 6, 2019• Books

Paul Aleixo looks at the enduring appeal of HergÃ©'s comic book hero Tintin: one of Belgium's great gifts to the children of the world....

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Fast Brain Workouts

August 12, 2014• Books

Dr Gareth Moore’s new book is an enjoyable collection of fast and easy ways to keep your brain active

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Book review: Forget-Me-Not Summer

July 17, 2013• Books

Katie Flynn's latest instalment of her period Liverpool series is a Wartime tale of a daughter's search for love and her missing mother. ...

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Treblinka – A Survivor’s Story

April 20, 2012• Books

An utterly bleak account of endurance, barbarism and human spirit. ...

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Book Review – ‘Stieg Larsson, My Friend’

October 3, 2011• Books

Kurdo Baksi’s memoir of the late crime author is controversial but is still a good start for fans wanting to learn more

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