With overseas travel now something of a dream, Roger has decided to revisit some of their destinations in writing. The next instalment in the Travel for Two series sees Roger and Judy navigating traffic, sipping cold beers, and learning about the history of Peniscola.
With overseas travel now something of a dream, Roger has decided to revisit some of their destinations in writing. He has no doubt that driving to them is infinitely easier.
The next instalment in the Travel for Two series sees Roger and Judy dipping into the pleasures of Sabbioneta. Read on to travel with us!
A little-known figure, Bourbaud was a French wine expert who came to SA in the mid-19th Century, and who also encouraged mulberry growing for silk production. Barbara’s research on Bourbaud is part of a wider research project for the Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations (ISFAR), although the project is still in its early stages.
Find out more about his fascinating story below!
Sometimes the excursions have been as short as four weeks, other times as long as 12 weeks. They have driven as far north as Lulea in Sweden, which is about 110 kilometres below the Arctic Circle, and as far east as the Black Sea in Romania and Bulgaria. In fact, they’ve driven through most countries in Europe, some numerous times, with the exceptions being countries such as the Ukraine that are excluded by the lease car insurance. Given that they can’t travel at present, Roger has decided to revisit some of their destinations in writing. He has no doubt that driving to them is infinitely easier.
This week, meet Annie Waters, manager at Mostly Books in Mitcham. Read on to find out what the last book she read and loved was, and what makes Mostly Books different from other bookshops.
This week, we have Molly Murn, a long-time bookseller at Matilda Bookshop in the spectacular Adelaide Hills town of Stirling. Read on to find out what she loves about being a bookseller, and how she first got into the business of books.
In this new author interview series, we’re getting to know our authors a little better by throwing a few quick questions at them. First up to the plate is Catherine Bishop, author of Too Much Cabbage and Jesus Christ: Australia’s ‘Mission Girl’ Annie Lock.Catherine takes us through what she’s currently reading, the books she wishes she wrote, and the best piece of advice she’s been given as an author.
We’re so pleased to announce today that the collection will be published on October 31! We’re even more excited to be able to reveal the stunning cover, designed by Liz Nicholson with the illustration by Adelaide TAFE Arts student Jessie Oates.
Read on to see the stunning cover in full, and to get a first taste of what to expect.
Next up is Jason Lake, veteran bookseller and co-owner of the iconic Imprints Booksellers on Hindley Street. Read on to find out what he loves about being a bookseller, and how he first got into the business of books.