You’re invited to the launch of Ship's Log, a book of poetry by David Punter, inspired by the 19th-century steamship SS Great Britain. Thursday, 19 January 2023, 18:00 – 20:00, Brunel's SS Great Britain

Most of our books are despatched by Royal Mail. We are currently receiving reports from customers that books are taking between 10 and 15 days to arrive. There is a dispute within the Royal Mail service. We ask for your patience at this time. We can not guarantee a delivery before Christmas. Orders made up to December 8 are in the postal system. Our own elves will attempt to deliver to BS postcodes in the next two weeks. Other areas will continue to be put into the Royal Mail system.

Local authors will be signing copies of their books at a special pre-Christmas event in Backwell, following a linkup between independent North Somerset publishers Bristol Books with property agents Parker’s.

Trenches to Trams was the catalyst to the formation Bristol Books and Clive will be telling George’s story at two lectures this month

This Christmas, to celebrate the publication of the new Bristol Miscellany Volume 2, we’re once again delighted to provide you with a new festive quiz for you and your friends or work colleagues to share.