April Highlights
News and events from Bristol Books this April
BACK IN STOCK:
The Matthew of Bristol
We have a limited number of copies The Matthew of Bristol back in stock. This is the story of the modern Matthew – one of the most iconic symbols of Bristol’s age of discovery, and of its trading and seafaring heritage. She’s a faithful representation of the ship used by John Cabot when he discovered Newfoundland in 1497.
This is her story – who had the idea to build her? How was she designed and built? What was it like to sail the North Atlantic in a tiny wooden ship and what does she do now? These and many more questions are answered in The Matthew of Bristol.
Welcome Bristol’s smallest bookshop
Bristol Books are excited to be stocked in Bristol’s newest and smallest bookshop. Very Small Bookshop has opened in one of the shipping containers in Willway Yard, Bedminster and is a great addition to Bristol's book-loving community. Owner, Leah Newman has created a welcoming and attractive space offering a carefully curated selection of books.
Very Small Bookshop is open 11am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday. Address: Container 1, Willway Yard, Willway Street.
1 in 14 adults in England have never learnt to read at school
Read Easy North Somerset provides free, confidential, one-to-one coaching from trained volunteers for adults who struggle with reading.
As a community interest book publisher we’re proud to support Read Easy North Somerset and appreciate the huge value, education and enrichment books offer in our community. Our donation this year will cover the costs of providing coaching for a reader throughout all the stages of the Turning Pages programme.
Author talk: Clive Burlton
Bristol's Lost City
Weds 8th April, 7.30pm
Blagdon Local History Society
Venue: High St, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7TA
£4 entry fee for guests
Looking for publishing advice?
Bristol Books have published a handy guide for local authors and writers looking to get their work published or considering self-publishing. Find out the key things to consider when contacting a publisher; advice on how to create your author brand and learn more about the differences between traditional publishing versus self-publishing.