Recommended Books
The Warriors
Reflections on Men in Battle
J. John Gray
"A superb study of modern combat man, and his relationship to death, and his thoughts about it." -Chicago Sunday Tribune
Fourteen years after his discharge, Gray began to reread his war journals and letters in an attempt to find some meaning in his wartime experiences. The result is The Warriors, a philosophical meditation on what warfare does to us and an examination of the reasons soldiers act as they do. Gray explains the attractions of battle-the adrenaline rush, the esprit de corps-and analyzes the many rationalizations made by combat troops to justify their actions. In the end, Gray notes, “War reveals dimensions of human nature both above and below the acceptable standards for humanity.”
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A Natural History of Ghosts
500 Years of Hunting for Proof
by Roger Clarke
The fascinating true history of ghosts - how we see them and why we believe in them, from Roger Clarke
What explains spectral sightings? Why do we fear the supernatural? What proof is there? Growing up in a haunted house, Roger Clarke spent much of his childhood trying to see a ghost. From the terrifying true events behind Henry James's The Turn of the Screw to the frenzy of the Cock Lane poltergeist, he takes us on a journey of belief with ghosts of every kind.
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The Light is Fading
An Anotholgy
Nottingham Writer's Studio
The Light is Fading was a theme conjured up from a sense of the seasons changing, but then became so much more.
We knew our members thoughts would turn to endings and perhaps the inevitability of death, but they surprised us with clever pieces on topics we hadn’t even thought about.
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Peatlands
A Journey Between Land and Water
by Alys Fowler
‘Why do I like bogs so much? I think it is because I feel very at home with them, I think this has something to do with my queerness and their queer nature as a space.’
The value of peat bogs as a natural resource and haven of biodiversity is undisputed, yet few of us have been lucky enough to experience their beauty and richness. In Peatlands, Wainwright Prize-shortlisted author Alys Fowler calls for us to sink deep into the dark, black earths of these rugged places and take a close look at the birds, animals, plants and insects that live within them.
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Who Wants Normal?
The Disabled Girls' Guide to Life
Frances Ryan
A groundbreaking memoir about what it means to be a disabled woman in Britain today from the acclaimed journalist and author, including insights and personal stories from over 50 contributors
'No one really talks about it. No one really talks about what it is to be a disabled woman, especially a young one. To go a bit mad. To experience pain or exhaustion or feel 92. To navigate all the standard parts of life - exams, careers, dating - but with a body that is different than everyone else’s.'
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Dylan Thomas
Fern Hill to Milk Wood
David Rowe
Fully illustrated introduction to the life and writings of Dylan Thomas, a writer and poet beloved not only in his native Wales but also in the USA, where he toured extensively. Wild Welsh boy who roared through his brief life; doomed poet who praised the fleeting beauty of youth and innocence; sensitive, misunderstood artist: which of these images is nearest to the real Dylan Thomas?
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Notts Bookshops
Five Leaves Bookshop
One of the few independents to open in any UK city centre this century! Find us opposite Nottingham Tourism centre.
14A Long Row Nottingham
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Big White Shed
Big White Shed is a place to seek advice and tools, trade expertise and ideas in order to complete a creative project - a virtual meeting place for people who want to get a job done and the people who can help achieve that. In the shed, we will think through what you have in mind, and help make it a reality.
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DIY Poets Books
Poetry books by members of DIY Poetry.
This is a growing list of some of the best new poetry coming out of Nottingham.
The aim of DIY Poets is to give budding poets the opportunity to perform their work in public and get their work published. We want to create an atmosphere where poets feel confident about performing their work in public.
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The Bookcase
More than just a bookshop ...
Lowdham Nottinghamshire
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Bookwise
Bookwise comprises three charity bookshops in Hockley, Southwell & Newark, selling second hand books (many nearly new) in support of Music for Everyone.
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BEARDED BADGER PUBLISHING
Bearded Badger Publishing Co. was born from love....the love of books, magazines, pamphlets, in fact pretty much anything you can feast your eyes on!
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Waterstones Nottingham
Waterstones Nottingham, situated in the heart of the East Midlands, is home to a wonderful selection of books and gifts sure to excite all book lovers.
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Online Publications
Nottingham Books
A website dedicated to books about Nottinghamshire and those written by Nottinghamshire authors
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