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Atlantic Publishing House Set To Hold Event
Atlantic Publishing House is set to hold an event at Rosalie Gardens featuring a blend of “plants, Bermuda books, and Jamaican coffee.” A spokesperson said, “Join us for a unique weekend at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, on November 25 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and on November 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Explore a diverse... Read more of this article
Nancy Anne Miller Releases ‘Queen Palm’ Book
Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released Queen Palm: A Bermuda Christmas, which explores “the combination of African/English iconography as presented in Bermudian customs, the American, sometimes garish modes of celebration, Advent symbols and the poet’s process, as well as a final section of Biblically-based poems.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Land Evans Publishes ‘Lordly Wadson Collection’
Jonathan Land Evans has recently published ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection,’ an expanded omnibus of humorous stories set in 1930s Bermuda. Mr Evans explained that ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection’, is enlarged from his 2018 book ‘Lordly Wadson’, and gathers together all fourteen of his humorous Lordly Wadson stories,... Read more of this article
Library Association: Books, Bites, & Beverages
The Library Association of Bermuda is set to host an evening entitled “Books, Bites, & Beverages” on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This event will take place at the Bermuda College Library from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A treat for book enthusiasts and food lovers alike, the event promises to be an evening of literary and gastronomic exploration.... Read more of this article
BNL To Host BIG Book Sale On Saturday
The Bermuda National Library is inviting people to the annual BIG Book Sale happening on Saturday, October 7. A spokesperson said, “Join us at BNL’s annual BIG Book Sale. Stop by Bermuda National Library [13 Queen Street] Saturday, October 7 from 9am – 4pm to snag previously enjoyed books for only $1 each! “If you show your library... Read more of this article
Human Library Event On September 28th
The ‘Human Library’ event will be held on Thursday, September 28th at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Do you want a chance to unjudge someone by having a conversation that can break down prejudices, biases and assumptions? Welcome to the Human Library, where Readers are invited to have open conversations with Books... Read more of this article
Laverne Proctor Hopes Debut Book Inspires
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author Laverne Proctor hopes her first book, Out of Shingles, charting her recovery from the condition, will help others navigate life a little easier. The book is published by Xulon Press, the largest Christian book publisher in North America. According to the CDC, one in three people will get Shingles, a viral... Read more of this article
“Discover Your Library” Events In September
“We are thrilled to announce a month-long celebration of library card sign-ups and renewals at the Bermuda National Library & Archives [BNLA] this September,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “A library card is not just a piece of plastic but a gateway to endless possibilities. In today’s information-driven world,... Read more of this article
‘Mosaics’ By Ruth E. Thomas At College Library
Ruth E. Thomas will present her ‘Mosaics’ collection to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library on Thursday, September 28. A spokesperson said, “Please join us for a formal presentation of Mosaics by Ruth E. Thomas to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library. Tickets are available at... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy Host Susannah Cole
Somersfield Academy is engaging in a week of teacher-focused professional development with renowned author and educator Susannah Cole. A spokesperson said, “The groundbreaking book Flexible Mindsets in Schools: Channelling Brain Power for Critical Thinking, Complex Problem-Solving and Creativity embodies Somersfield’s ongoing dedication... Read more of this article
Mandy-Suzanne Wong To Release New Book
The latest novel from Bermudian author Mandy-Suzanne Wong, The Box, will be published next month. A writer of fiction and essays, Ms Wong’s works include the novel Drafts of a Suicide Note; the essay collection Listen, we all bleed; the chapbooks Awabi and Artificial Wilderness; and the exhibition catalogue Animals Across Discipline, Time, and Space. The... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: The Bermuda Story
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a book whose pages contain pink sands and blue skies, a virtual interpretation of the Bermuda story. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or... Read more of this article
