Book Fair: Jul 25-26, 2025

    The Ilkley Book Fair is a long running and friendly event, kindly sponsored by The Grove Bookshop, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. We look forward to seeing customers old and new. Admission to the fair is free.

    The King's Hall and Winter Garden venue is conveniently situated opposite the Ilkley train and bus station - an easy level walk from The Grove and central car park. Around thirty dealers will be attending, many from Yorkshire and Lancashire but also from as far afield as Scotland and the south coast, offering thousands of items covering a huge variety of second-hand and antiquarian, fiction, non-fiction and related ephemera for collectors and browsers alike, from pocket money prices and beyond. - PBFA.org

"We are delighted to announce that the award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards will be at the fair on Friday afternoon. Martin’s novels include the Rachel Savernake books, most recently Hemlock Bay, and the forthcoming Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife. His non-fiction includes The Golden Age of Murder and The Life of Crime. He has received three Daggers (including the CWA Diamond Dagger), two Edgars, and lifetime achievement awards for his fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and scholarship. He is consultant to the British Library’s Crime Classics and President of the Detection Club." https://martinedwardsbooks.com

'Southern Living': The Magazine

    For a detailed exploration of Southern culture, lifestyle, and much more, subscribing to Southern Living Magazine is an enriching choice. It brings to your doorstep a celebration of the South's unique charm, from home and garden inspiration that reflects Southern elegance to Southern cuisine and recipes that embody the region's rich culinary heritage. Discover hidden gems and must-visit locations through its travel and local destinations section, and dive into the art of Southern hospitality with tips for entertaining and hosting. Seasonally themed content ensures the magazine stays relevant year-round, offering everything from holiday decorating ideas to summer barbecue guides.

    Inside each issue, find exclusive home tours and design ideas, gardening guides tailored to the Southern climate, and an array of traditional and innovative recipes. Travel guides take you on a journey to the South's best destinations, while lifestyle and culture articles celebrate Southern traditions, arts, and culture. Seasonal features and event highlights keep you connected to significant Southern celebrations.

    Beyond the captivating home tours and lush garden guides, readers are treated to in-depth cultural insights, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Southern life. With each issue, you're invited to tradition with innovation, from heirloom recipes to modern Southern cuisine, enriching your understanding and appreciation of this unique region. Southern Living, published by Dotdash Meredith, currently publishes 10 times annually and current renewal rate is 10 issues for $42.95. Your first issue mails in 3-8 weeks. Magnolia Journal, published by Dotdash Meredith, currently publishes 4 times annually and current renewal rate is 4 issues for $28.00. Your first issue mails in 3-8 weeks. 

The Real War

  Writing from his perspective as former chief executive, Richard Nixon explains how World War III began in the closing days of World War II, when Soviet armies began their ruthless expansion toward the West. Nixon further shows how America can and must fight back with political, economic, military, and moral strength to win the real war being waged today. (347 pages). - by Richard Nixon, Author

Losing It: The Economic Fall Of The Middle Class

  The middle class speaks out in this hard-hitting report on the day-to-day effects of inflation. With actual testimony from Americans everywhere on how inflation lowers their standard of living, insight from economic experts, plus the author's own analysis of government regulation and more. Losing It explores ways to reverse the system that turns hard workers into steady losers. - Written by Robert C. Yeager