Read the North West
The books listed here are all strongly linked to the North West region. Most are set in the region while some, such as poetry titles, venture beyond the boundaries but are written by writers inspired by the region. Use the right hand column to search for writers by keyword, genre or A to Z of authors.
Book of the week
- Title:
- Clay
- Author:
- Gladys Mary Coles
- Genre:
- Historical
- Publishing Details:
- Flambard, 2010
ISBN: 978-1906601195 - Description:
- In 1916, William Manderson, a young poet and infantryman, leaves Liverpool for the Western Front where his older brother is already serving. During the build-up to the great offensive on the Somme, William keeps a journal, sends intimate letters to Jack’s wife Elizabeth and writes poetry reflecting his experiences. (Amazon) Much of the novel is set in Liverpool and on the Wirral, at a hospital for recuperating soldiers.
Librarians in the North West have pioneered partnership working to encourage new readers into libraries. Time To Read is a partnership of librarians engaged in reader development activity in public library authorities in the North West Region. All 23 public library authorities in the region currently support Time To Read.