THIS STOLEN LAND: MARSHA O’MAHONY’s powerful tribute to the Gwent levels
Marsha O’Mahony’s This Stolen Land showcases the ecological and cultural significance of the Gwent Levels, weaving together history and personal stories.
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JAC: Sam Adams’ tender tale of childhood in wartime Wales
Sam Adams’ novel Jac on the experiences of boyhood in a wartime coal mining village captures the distinct spirit of the south Wales Valleys.
LOCAL FIRES uncovers vibrant stories of Llanelli’s buried pasts and imaginative lives
Explore Llanelli's Local Fires: Joshua Jones' debut story collection weaves vivid tales embracing place, people, and resonant experiences.
Grief and redemption in THE SAME COUNTRY: Cardiff-based author Carole Burns’ debut novel
The Same Country by Carole Burns is a gripping debut novel that delves into grief, redemption, and racial tension in Cardiff.
WALKING THE VALLEYS: an immersive rambling guide to south Wales, from Aber to Ystrad
Following on from 2019’s Walking Cardiff comes writer Peter Finch and photographer John Briggs’ followup/breakout book Walking The Valleys.
With nods to VILLANELLE & LINE OF DUTY, HOW HARD IS IT TO KILL? follows a south Wales hitman
How Hard Is It To Kill?, the second novel from Mac Alexander, centres jointly on a hitman and two members of the police force.
EDGING THE CITY offers captivating insights into Cardiff’s underexplored border
Under strict lockdown constraints in 2020, Peter Finch took the opportunity to exploit the border restrictions in place and walk the boundary of Cardiff.