As part of World Book Night, The City Adventurers took part in a book reading event that was organised by the local library service. We were not told in advance what book had been chosen, so turned up not knowing what to expect. in our case, the book chosen was Those People Next Door by … More World Book Night
You have probably noticed Murdle, a kind of murder-mystery logic puzzle. What started as a daily online mystery game has become a worldwide puzzle phenomenon. It has lead to its creator, G T Karber, producing a bestselling book series. In fact, at the time of writing, there are four Murdle books available. All are available … More Logical Mystery? Not for this City Adventurer
The British Library’s permanent exhibition showcases some of the most valuable and significant literary treasures in the world. … More The British Library
This year the City Adventurers have been lucky enough to meet quite a few authors. Some have spoken about their latest books and given us a reading. Some have discussed how they started their writing careers. Some have spoken about wider issues that have had an impact on their books and others have given helpful advice should we want to write our own book.
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The latest “Meet the Author event” attended by the City Adventurers were different to most. The guest author was Nuzo Onoh who is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Rather than taking about her latest book – “A Dance for the Dead” – she spoke about Ancestor Veneration in Black Communities. … More Ancestor Veneration in Black Communities with Nuzo Onoh
The City adventurers attended an interesting talk by Ola Awonubi, the author of A Nurses Tale. This book was inspired by a true story
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Throughout the summer the City Adventurers have been lucky enough to visit quite a few Author talks
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By day James Flanagan is an academic scientist with a Ph.D. in cancer genetics, working at Imperial College London, who has authored over 90 scientific publications. But he is also an author of speculative fiction with publications in Nonbinary Review, EverydayFiction, Dark Drabbles anthology, and the forthcoming 42 Stories Anthology. The City Adventurers met up … More The City Adventurers meet James Flanagan
The City Adventurers caught CELESTE BARBER’s latest live tour – “FINE, THANKS” – at the London Palladium. Hailed as the “Australian Queen of Comedy”, Celeste’s original celebrity parody Instagram account has attracted over 8.1 million followers. Her first book, Celeste Barber – Challenge Accepted, was released in September 2018. Described as “part memoir, part comedy routine, … More Celeste Barber
Edinburgh (2004) Edinburgh is the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature, designated in 2004. It is the birthplace and home to world-famous writers, poets and playwrights including Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Walter Scott (Waverley), and JK Rowling (Harry Potter). It has its own Poet Laureate, the Edinburgh Makar. Publishing Scotland, the national body for … More UK Cities of Literature – part three
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