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You can meet Hans van Klinken, flytyer and author of The Klink (a book marking 40 years since the creation of his famous Klinkhamer fly). 

Marcus Berkmann chooses the 'Most Dazzling Picture Books of the Year' for the Daily Mail in his 2024 roundup. 

He includes Living with Greys 'Millington-Drake’s book is a slow-burning labour of love, and his photography is luminescent.

An interesting set of letters revealing the correspondence connected to A. E. Housman is going up for auction at the end of the month. A fascinating glimpse into the life and thoughts of the much celebrated poet.  https://www.mallams.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-701---housman-alfred-edward-1859-1936-english/ Housman (Alfred Edward) 1859-1936 English Scholar and Poet and Wharton (Edith Newbold) 1862-1937 American Writer Correspondence:-  1. 29 Feb 1928. A.E.H. to Mrs Stewart (see note) ... your beautiful tulips.... m/s from Trinity College (Cambridge). 1 side - transcript: To Mrs. H. F. Stewart Dated 29 Feb 1928 Trinity College Dear Mrs Stewart, When you see the address of this letter you...

An extract letter from Mortimer Merriweather to the Augusta National in Two Ruddy Ducks. A very entertaining book of golf letters by sports journalist Clive Agran.

This little paperback is a great book for the golfer in your life who has everything. It is guaranteed to make them laugh. 

Merlin Unwin Books have set a challenge for all countryside enthusiasts. According to the author Jill Mason, even farmers have been surprised to learn what goes on in fields and barns in different parts of the UK. Her new book, ‘Everything you wanted to know about the Countryside (but didn’t dare ask!)’ is an eye-opener. If you enjoy this quiz there is much more to learn. Everything you wanted to know about the Countryside (but didn’t dare ask!) by Jill Mason is available in all good bookshops and online. Below are 40 questions, plus answers, based on facts about the...