New Arrivals


Cover of Market Town WalesMarket Town Wales

An exploration of life in market towns throughout Wales. This superbly illustrated book features places well known around here: Brecon, Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Usk, Monmouth and Chepstow.
Williams, David; Graffeg; ISBN 9781905582235; £14.99.

 

Cover of Cold Enough to Freeze CowsCold Enough To Freeze Cows

The "Wales Book of the Month" for August.
We are offering a 20% discount on this title until the end of the month.

For full details, click on the cover image.
Jemkin, Lorraine; Honno; ISBN 9781906784171; £8.99.

 

Attlee - A Life in Politics cover of Atlee - A Life in Politics

On 16th July, Paul Murphy MP introduced Blaenavon-born Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds launching his new study of this famous politician. Click on the picture for full details of this highly readable well researched book that has had excellent reviews in the national press.

Published by I.B. Tauris at £25.
ISBN 9781845117795

 

Cover of Welsh Heritage and Scenic RailwaysThe Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways

A lovely blend of old and new with loads of information to encourage and help the ordinary person, as well as the railway enthusiast, to get the best out of Wales going by by train. Needless to say, our local line features in the book.
Jones, Mervyn; Oakwood Press; ISBN 9780853617020; £16.99.

 

Down Through The Trap Doorcover of Down Through the Trap Door

Chartist rioters, murder and mayhem, the terrible fates of transgressors to the role of Usk goal in the community today.
Goodall, Peter J. R.; Carreg Gwalch; ISBN 9781845241490; £6.50

 

Haunted Newport and the Valleyscover of Haunted Newport and the Valleys

Lots of local interest here - and stories to keep you awake at night!
South Wales Paranormal Research; History Press; ISBN 9780752455563; £9.99

 

What's On


Under the Greenwood Tree

We are hosting this innovative exhibition of monochrome photos by Michael Edgson and Georgie Nummelin. Click on the poster image for more information.

 Under the Greenwood Tree poster and link to more information

Saturday 18th September
Author Visit

We are delighted to be welcoming Peter Luther who will be with us between 11.00am and 1.00pm signing copies of his amazing new book Precious Cargo. He will be happy to discuss his writing with visitors.

 

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