November Picks
Folklore faves
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The Cat's Tales : Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore
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Folklore of the Sea : Myths and Legends of the Maritime World
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The Haunted Trail : Classic Tales of the Rambling Weird : 53
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Cunning Folk : Life in the Era of Practical Magic
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Weird Walk : Wanderings and Wonderings through the British Ritual Year
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Books for Brighter Days
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Chasing Fog : Finding Enchantment in a Cloud
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The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2026
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Poems on Nature
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Interrupted Journeys : Badgers and Other Roadside Distractions
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The Gardener's Year
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Why Glenn Fosbraey wants you to read the song l...
Before his October 15th event with Daniel Ash, the creative force behind Teenage Waitress, Glenn wanted to share with us why hard copies are important. You may find parts of...
Why Glenn Fosbraey wants you to read the song l...
Before his October 15th event with Daniel Ash, the creative force behind Teenage Waitress, Glenn wanted to share with us why hard copies are important. You may find parts of...
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Book buying group recommendations: Good book be...
With the start of September, and the evenings beginning to draw in, it wouldn’t be surprising if our thoughts turn to cosy evenings on the sofa with a good book...
Book buying group recommendations: Good book be...
With the start of September, and the evenings beginning to draw in, it wouldn’t be surprising if our thoughts turn to cosy evenings on the sofa with a good book...
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Alaa Abu Asad’s Wild Plants of Palestine: the p...
On the ground floor of John Handsard Gallery, there is still time to see Alaa Abu Asad’s Wild Plants of Palestine. Within this exhibition, I focused on Abu’s ongoing research...
Alaa Abu Asad’s Wild Plants of Palestine: the p...
On the ground floor of John Handsard Gallery, there is still time to see Alaa Abu Asad’s Wild Plants of Palestine. Within this exhibition, I focused on Abu’s ongoing research...