Books

CK Brown’s new Philip Trent spy thriller, The Ban Affair, is out now on Amazon and Waterstones.

Former banker turns his hand to spy fiction set in the Black Country

Harry Potter Book Day

Stourbridge Library to celebrate Harry Potter Book Day

Children and adults pose together at Burleyfields Primary School alongside the school's display, with a teddy bear, book and superhero character cut-out.

New storybook launched to support Little Heroes in Staffordshire

Nine‑year‑old Gabriella Gayle from West Bromwich, author of The Refused To Behave Series, celebrating Afro‑Caribbean pride ahead of World Afro Day.

West Bromwich nine-year-old publishes her own three-book series

Leon Mitchell - Voice of the Earth Author

Wolverhampton student explores Sir David Attenborough’s legacy

The Dogs outsell The Beatles

Former Wolves reporter's rock 'n' roll novel success

The screen-free gadget that quickly became a favourite with my two and four-year-old nephews. Photo posed by model.

The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

Kelly Bloomer

BookTok creator to share reading journey at Halesowen Library

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

Pop-up Bookshop in Wolverhampton

The pop-up store that has local bookworms 'enthused' this summer

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Gabriella Gayle

West Bromwich youngsters become published authors

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Cath Edwards

Storyteller brings alternative Shakespeare tales to Midlands Fringe
Discover the hidden legends of young Shakespeare
Ian Henery

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Wolverhampton author Mark Edwards with his new book in Wolverhampton city centre

We meet a Wolverhampton author to find out all about his new book

Martin Murray - Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills

Council leader responds to criticism over removal of Pride displays

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list

Published author Sheila McMahon

Author to host intimate storytelling evening at Hednesford bookshop

Dr Esther Asprey said she wanted to create a definitive working document around the dialect

Plus We speak to the woman creating a definitive Black Country dictionary

Sheep at the Hay on Wye sign at the launch of Royal Welsh Show

Stunning town named one of the prettiest in the UK by The Independent

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

Hay Castle. Google Streetview.

6 reasons to visit stunning town that’s a dream world for book lovers

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Hospice to open new book and coffee shop in Stourbridge
New book and coffee shop to open.
Lee Taylor

Kelly Bloomer

BookTok influencer to share reading passion at Stourbridge Library

Shaz Saleem with Erica Jodie

Dudley mum uses books to boost children’s mental health

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

Libraries staff share their top book picks for the Easter break

Vendor Naveed Younas, from Nottingham, said he received the book as a gift when he was small

Rare copy of Harry Potter heads to auction in Staffordshire

Dominic West: Why I find libraries so sexy

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