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Thousands of rare books saved in Cardiff
Thousands of Wales' oldest and rarest books have been saved after a council threatened to sell them. About 175 books from the collection were printed before 1500 and it also includes 500 Bibles and a rare set of early Shakespeare volumes. To see the full story on how they were saved, please see the BBC News Website. (09-03-2010)
Red House Children's Book Award - shortlist announced.
The shortlist for the award, entirely voted for by children has been announced. Including authors such as Ronda Armitage, Cathy Cassidy and many more. For the full list - please see the official website. (09-03-2010)
Monmouth Women's Festival - 5th-19th of March
The seventh festival spans international espionage, art, writing, science, craft, politics - and even flying at incredibly high speed. Please see the dedicated website for more details. (09-03-2010)
Mad Hatter's Tea Party - 13th March 2010
Venue: Pembroke Road School, Chepstow. A fun morning full of activities. Find out about the animal characters from the classic Alice in Wonderland story. Do they really eat cake and drink tea? Bring a coat hanger and make a food chain mobile to take home. Please wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof coat. Family event - children to be accompanied by an adult. A 'barrier-free' activity. Accessible toilet on site. Assistance dogs only please. Indoor facilities if wet. Please see Wye Valley News Website. (09-03-2010)
World Book Day Thursday 4th of March
This years day of celebrating books is taking place on Thursday 4th of March. For more information, please see the official site. (03-03-2010)
Stella & Rose's Books are being featured in The Caldecott Sketch
Stella and Roses books are being featured in 'The Caldecott Sketch', which is a newsletter published by The Randolph Caldecott Society. (24-02-2010)
First Superman Comic sells for record amount
A copy of the first comic to feature caped hero Superman has been sold on the internet for $1m (£646,000). To see the full story - please see BBC News Website. (23-02-2010)
Rose's Books on Priceless Antiques 18th February 2010
Rose's Books are to be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular Priceless Antiques Roadshow. The episode is to be aired this coming Thursday evening - 18th of February at 6.30pm. (15-02-2010)
Dick Francis dies, aged 89
The bestselling thriller writer Dick Francis, has died at the age of 89, on 14th of February in the Cayman Islands, where he spent his later years, his family said. To see the full story, please see The Guardian Online. (15-02-2010)
Campaign encourages older writers
A campaign to encourage older people to join book clubs and even write their own novels has been launched. The government-funded campaign will offer advice and competitions through its website and magazine. It comes after research on behalf of Bookbite pointed to a generation of "silver scribblers" on the internet. To read the full story, please visit the BBC NEWS Website. (10-02-2010)
Author J.D. Salinger Dies
Famous American author of 'Catcher in the Rye' - J.D. Salinger has died aged 91. To read the full story - please see BBC News Website. (01-02-2010)
Christopher Reid wins Costa Book of the year prize
A slim, quietly devastating volume of poetry written as a tribute to the poet’s dead wife won the Costa Book of the Year award last night, one of Britain’s most important literary prizes. Christopher Reid’s A Scattering was hailed by the judges as “a master work� mined from the deepest of personal sorrows. To see the full story - please see The Times Online. (27-01-2010)
T.S. Eliot Prize 2009
What was the best collection of poetry in the UK and Ireland last year? The shortlist for the TS Eliot award, the UK's most prestigious prize in poetry, has been announced. For the full story, please visit the BBC News Today website. (19-01-2010)
Stella & Rose's Annual Business Review and Dinner
On Friday 15th January, the majority of the staff at Stella and Rose's Books gathered at a local hotel in Tintern for their annual business review and meal. We thought you might like to see a picture taken after we had been filled to bursting point with our dinner! Click to view image. (18-01-2010)
Staff go the extra mile in the snow
With Tintern and Hay-on-Wye getting approximately 20cm of snow, getting to work became a challenge. For some of our international customers 20cm of Snow and -9 degrees c is normal, but for us it's unusual. Therefore we have taken a few photos for you to enjoy. (08-01-2010)
I-Spy children's books make a comeback
The 'I-Spy' books are set to return to shop shelves more than half a century after they first became a family hit. The pocket-sized books, which were first available in 1948, were used to entertain millions of children on long car journeys throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. Read the full story on the telegraph website. You can also see our current stock of over 40 I-Spy Books (08-01-2010)
Shortlist for Costa Awards Announced
Irish novelist Colm Toibin has been shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year and is favourite to win. For the full story, please see the BBC News website. (06-01-2010)
Adverse Weather conditions – possible delays
Due to the recent cold weather and snow in the UK, parcels may take 1-2 days extra to arrive. Thank you for your patience. (06-01-2010)
National Short Story Award Winner
Kate Clanchy has won this year's BBC National Short Story Award with her story - 'The Not-Dead and The Saved', about parental love and sacrifice set in a hospital ward. To read the full story - please see the BBC news website. (08-12-2009)
Enid Blyton banned from the BBC for nearly 30 years
Children's author Enid Blyton was banned from the BBC for nearly 30 years because her work was considered "small beer", archive documents have revealed. The best-selling writer unsuccessfully approached the corporation several times to get her material on the radio. Executives considered the Famous Five and Noddy creator "second-rate" and lacking literary value, according to 18 newly released letters and memos. To read the full story - please see BBC news website. (24-11-2009)
