Journal

Forum Books is an award-winning, independent bookshop in the heart of Corbridge. In our guest blog they talk about the books they've been loving recently.

We recommend some recent books by brilliant Black writers working in the North of England.

In this interview we talk to Eliza Clark about her debut novel Boy Parts, a pitch-black comedy both shocking and hilarious, fearlessly exploring the taboo regions of sexuality and gender roles in the twenty-first century.

The NWN staff share their recent reads and what books they're looking forward to this summer.

We speak to Emma Layfield, editor at Hachette Children's Group, about her move to Manchester, as well as her search for new northern picture-book writers.

Sarah Wimbush reflects on her time at the Garsdale Retreat, alongside fellow winners of the New North Poets Award, Charlotte Wetton, Freya Jackson and Penny Newell.

Climate Writer, Linda France, reflects on Rebecca Solnit's collection of essays in her book Whose Story is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters.

The Poetry Book Society has been inspiring generations of poets and poetry fans since 1953. In these uncertain times many are seeking solace and inspiration in poetry, so PBS has rounded up seven seasonal selections to put a smile on your face.

The Book Case has been a fixture on Hebden Bridge's Market Street for over 20 years, specialising in nature landscape writing and fiction and attracting writers of all types. Despite the shop being flooded three times, it retains an impressive and well-stocked array of titles. In our guest blog post, they talk about the books they’re currently excited about, as well as their recent encounter with Storm Ciara.

Whitley Book Group are a group of readers in Whitley Bay, linked by a mesh of friendship, home, young children, and love of reading. In this blog post, Sophie Buxton tells us about five of the books they’ve enjoyed discussing together.