A gripping account of the life and loves of E Nesbit
As a child, I, like many others, was captivated by the tales of E Nesbit. Her books are absolute children’s literature classics. Considered the first modern children’s author and the inventor [...]
Applause for the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
Every year, BridLit just seems to get better and better, with speakers to suit all tastes, from well-known writers to lesser-known gems. One of the big names this year is Poet [...]
David Nicholls and a beautiful paean to young love
I have to admit getting rather excited when I heard that BridLit director Tanya Bruce-Lockhart had secured a visit from bestselling author David Nicholls. He’s such a readable author, telling a [...]
The bartered women of the New World
Jennifer Potter’s book, The Jamestown Brides, needs to be given a film treatment. This previously untold story of these bartered women of the New World reveals the harsh reality of that [...]
Countdown to Brid Lit 2019
In the 50th year since the first moon landing, Brid Lit 2019 gears up for launch. And it’s going to be out of this world, with something for everyone who loves [...]