NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY 9th AUGUST 2026
Today is the day you start a new book if you are not reading one at the moment. I am starting this one. The Works has its best offer on at the moment: three books for £7.50. Their website is here. The Folkestone bookshop is having children’s story time all through August on a Thursday. The website is here. The library has moved into the old Woolworths building, so much easier to get to if you take the bus or drive. Website here. I love starting a new book. I must admit my TBR (To be read) pile is very…
View PostHOW MANY BOOK HAVE YOU READ THIS YEAR?
Do you keep a tally of what books you have read each year? I used to do it on Goodreads, but they have changed the way they record things, so I now have a book journal where I list my books and how long it took me to read them. This is the book I am just about to start, and it is my 31st book of the year 2026. I am looking forward to going to bed to get a start on this one. What are you reading?
View PostWEDNESDAY 24th JUNE IS NATIONAL WRITING DAY
The theme for this year’s National Writing Day is Write A Book by Its Cover. Schools! Win £100 of National Book Tokens for your library! We’re giving you advance notice of the activity so that you can get a head start. All schools who share work by their students on Instagram on National Writing Day will be entered into a draw to win £100 National Book Tokens for their school library. To be in with a chance of winning: Share your students’ work on Instagram on Wednesday 24 June (this could be a photo or a short video) Use #NationalWritingDay and #WriteABookByItsCover Tag @firststory_uk…
View PostFOLKESTONE HAS A NEW LIBRARY AT LAST!
It was great to see that the council had at last given us a new library after months of arguing about the old building on Grace Hill, which I must admit was a lovely building, but the repairs were just too much. The opening last week was well attended by local people, with many children listening to stories. The place had been well arranged, with all services back up and running smoothly. I think it will serve the community much better being located in the middle of town. Not far from the bus stops and car parks. I won’t get…
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