Birmingham Post - Tag - books

Literature classics don't need a 50 Shades Of Grey style erotic makeover

Birmingham Post — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

After the astounding success of 'mummy porn' sensation Fifty Shades of Grey, erotic fiction is suddenly all the rage. But should it be dominating classic literature too? Diana Pilkington probes the issue.

Opening date for new Library of Birmingham revealed

Birmingham Post — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:55:00 GMT

The opening date for the new £188.8 million Library of Birmingham has been revealed by developers.

A novel approach at the Tindal Street Press writing masterclass

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:01:00 GMT

Has Richard McComb got a blockbuster novel in him? He's about to find out at a new writing masterclass in Birmingham.

Books for Christmas: Biographies of Madin, Chamberlain and Bright

Birmingham Post — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:22:00 GMT

Chris Upton picks his favourite books of the year with an eye to the past.

West Midlands author Lee Child wins crime novel award for 61 Hours

Birmingham Post — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:18:00 GMT

A former television director from the West Midlands and who turned best-selling thriller writer has picked up a top literary award.

Birmingham barrister steps into the unknown with his novels

Birmingham Post — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:23:00 GMT

Rather like the criminal cases he takes a professional role in, Birmingham barrister David Crigman doesn’t quite know how the books he writes will end up.

Four must-read local history books - if you can find them

Birmingham Post — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:18:00 GMT

Last week I encouraged you to buy a local history book, and offered a few new ones as examples. I’ve a second selection to present this week, then I’ll get back to real history.

History books which pack a punch

Birmingham Post — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Chris Upton trawls the shelves for the books with some of finest local tales to tell.

Author Charlie Hill's story of a bohemian life in Moseley

Birmingham Post — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Author Charlie Hill tells Lorne Jackson how his peripatetic youth in Moseley inspired a novel.

Dom Joly's travels in the dark

Birmingham Post — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:02:00 GMT

Comedian Dom Joly has been to some of the world’s more dramatic destinations. Jon Perks spoke to him.