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It’s Carmarthen – but not as we know it!

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Added by Ceri Shaw on December 9, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Wales – do-able in a lifetime, according to historian and author, John Davies

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Added by Ceri Shaw on December 2, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Chris Needs - 'And There's More'

Chris Needs – ‘I want to leave Wales because people here have been really cruel to me’

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Added by Ceri Shaw on November 9, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

A Must Read for all Football and Rugby Fans in Wales

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Added by Ceri Shaw on September 28, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Doorkeeper

Author Octavius Pitt (a pen name) has led a fascinating life; from the very beginning in fact. He was almost born prematurely in late 1944, when a German V2 rocket took the roof from his parents’ semi in London, leaving his mother sitting half way down the stairs surrounded by rubble and a tiny baby in her arms. No it was not him yet, a little girl from two doors down; left by her mother whilst she helped lift the front door out from the kitchen. Symbolically, the very last day a V2 rocket fe

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Added by Dave Hooker on June 3, 2009 at 8:56pm — No Comments

"Congratulate the Devil", Howell Davies, (2008)

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Added by gaabi on May 18, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Wales Book of The Year Award 2009

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Added by Ceri Shaw on April 25, 2009 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Amazing Sale at Gwasg Carreg Gwalch!!

Welsh publisher Gwasg Carreg Gwalch based in Llanrwst in Dyffryn Conwy are holding a sale at the moment. Many titles are as little as 50p (UK) which is about $0.70 (US). Of course there is postage to take into consideration but at these prices, who can resist?

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch publish of a wide range of Welsh books and Welsh interest books for adults, childr

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Added by Ceri Shaw on March 5, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Remember, Remember, Llywelyn Day on 11 December

To mark the anniversary of the death of Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf, the last leader of an independent Wales, Y Lolfa will be publishing A Stone for Remembrance – a fantastic collection of short

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Added by Ceri Shaw on December 9, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Competition On Hywela Lyn's Website - Americymru Members Invited to Participate!

Americymru has received the following email from member Hywela Lyn who is celebrating the launch of her new novel "Starquest" today. "Yes - it's officially in print today! It's even more beautiful in 'real life' and the starry background carries on to the back cover. To celebrate I'm holding a contest to win: 1. An autographed copy of 'Starquest' 2. A special 'Starquest' Teeshirt with the cover printed on the front. L… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on December 5, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Chris Needs Aims for a Christmas Number One - again!

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Added by Ceri Shaw on November 27, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

An Interview With Chris Needs MBE

The Man

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Added by Ceri Shaw on November 22, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Fatal Neglect: Who Killed Dylan Thomas? - A Summary

David Thomas has kindly pointed out that a summary of the main points in his current book "Fatal Neglect: Who Killed Dylan Thomas?" is available on the books website here:- Fatal Neglect: Who Killed Dylan Thomas?

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Added by Ceri Shaw on November 12, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Historical novel will inspire a new legion of young readers

The Black Legion This is a new (and probably the first-ever) novel based on the French invasion of Pembrokeshire in… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on November 11, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

One of Britain’s brightest football managers, Roberto Martinez tells his story

KICKING EVERY BALL My story so far “When I have a day off, I must admit, I take the whole… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on November 10, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Americymru Welsh Books Club - November Selections

My First Colouring Book - Lloyd Jones

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Added by Ceri Shaw on November 2, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

St Winifred's Day - Nov 3rd

Winifred's Well by John A. Shaffer This meticulously researched book will be a source of delight to antiquarians and lovers of Wales everywhere. There are many accounts of the circumstances leading to St Winifred's canonisation but few people will be aware of the struggle at the beginning of the last century to save the well that bears her name from industruial despoilation. Likewise only a very select few can claim to have visited the enormous underground lake from which the spring original… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on November 1, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

“Welsh Dan Brown” sets thriller in West Wales

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Added by Ceri Shaw on October 31, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

"My First Colouring Book" - Lloyd Jones

Prize-winning Welsh author Lloyd Jones celebrates the launch of his first collection of short stories next week. The work entitled "My First Colouring Book" will be available from Nov 5th. Lloyd Jones is the award winning author of "Mr Vogel" and "Mr Cassini", two of the most refreshing and challenging novels to come out of Wales in recent decades. His new book will be reviewed on this site in due course, meanwhile you can pre-order a copy from Amazon.com here:-… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on October 28, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Castles in Wales: A Handbook

How to Fit 80 Welsh Castles in Your Pocket?

Prolific historian Gerald Morgan’s latest work… Continue

Added by Ceri Shaw on July 28, 2008 at 2:29pm — No Comments

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