We are delighted to present an exclusive interview with Alan Dapré. Alan is the author of more than fifty books for children and his current work includes the Porridge the Tartan Cat series for young readers. See what he had to tell us by clicking on 'Inspiring Younger Readers' and then 'Interviews with Authors, Illustrators and Publishers'

Karen Argent reads Tracy Chevalier's arresting new take on a Shakespeare classic.  See what she thought by clicking on the link to 'Inspiring Older Readers' and then 'I've Just Been Reading'.

Guest reviewer, Alun Severn finds that Norman Mailer's 'A Fire on the Moon' is an unforgettable experience'. You can see what he had to say by clicking on  'Inspiring Older Readers' and then 'I've Just Been Reading'

We are delighted to present an exclusive interview with Metaphrog, the Franco-Scottish duo Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, winners of The Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Awards 2016 Best Visual Artist. You can see what they have to tell us by clicking on 'Inspiring Young  Readers' or 'Inspiring Older Readers' and then 'Interviews With Authors, Illustrators and Publishers'.

Guest reviewer, Alun Severn finds that Fred Uhlman's novella bear(s) an immense and bitter weight of history on the slenderest and most graceful framework imaginable. Click on the section marked 'Inspiring Older Readers' and then on 'I've Just Been Reading' to see his full review.