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Video: Colwyn Burchall Jr. Releases New Book
A new book by author Colwyn “Junior” Burchall aims to chronicle the amazing life story of Bermudian Pauulu Kamarakafego and his effect on the political landscape in Bermuda and around the world. The book, titled, They Called Him ‘Roose’: Pauulu Kamarakafego and the Making of a Bermuda Revolutionary, is available now for $20 at... Read more of this article
Novel Focuses On Major Hurricane In Bermuda
A novel by author Philip Donlay, titled ‘Category Five,’ explores the premise of a major hurricane bearing down on Bermuda, with extraordinary measures taken by the book’s characters in response to the threat. The book’s description says, “In the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Helena is gathering strength, becoming the most powerful... Read more of this article
Bermuda Books For Sale This Weekend
A sale of books by Bermudian authors has been organized for Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Dr. E.F. Gordon Memorial Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. The organizers of the book sale, MP Walter Roban, [Nana] Peggy Burns and LaVerne Furbert believe that this was an opportune time to expose and sell the books by Bermudian authors... Read more of this article
BNL Set To Present “A Holiday To Remember”
The Bermuda National Library is getting set to present a “Holiday to Remember” on December 11, featuring a number of authors, artisans, and entrepreneurs, with the opportunity to “shop our carefully selected vendors for fabulous finds while enjoying musical selections.” The event will be held from 6.00pm through 9.00pm at the... Read more of this article
New Book: Making Of A Bermudian Revolutionary
A new book by author Colwyn “Junior” Burchall aims to chronicle the amazing life story of Bermudian Pauulu Kamarakafego and his effect on the political landscape in Bermuda and around the world. The book, titled, They Called Him ‘Roose’: Pauulu Kamarakafego and the Making of a Bermuda Revolutionary, is available now for $20 at... Read more of this article
Selling Our Stories: Bermuda Books For Sale
If you are contemplating increasing your own library of Bermuda books or looking for gifts for the upcoming holiday, a number of books by local authors will be for sale at the “Selling Our Stories” event , which will be held from 9am — 2pm on Saturday, December 12 at the Sweeting/Ball Memorial Hall at the BIU Building. The event will... Read more of this article
Launch Of “See Saw Of Life” Poetry Book
Veteran educator, Bermuda College Fellow, and founder of the Adult Education School, E. Merle Brock Swan Williams will deliver a public launch of her new book of poetry, See Saw of Life, this Sunday, December 6, at the Bermuda College. The author will share live readings of select poems with additional poetry from the book performed by Robert Horton... Read more of this article
Island Flames Author Donates To Public Schools
Earlier today [Nov 26] the Minister of Education, R. Wayne Scott met with Bermudian author Jonathan Smith who donated $500 book certificates to Government middle and secondary school libraries. As a follow up to the successful book launch of Island Flames, Mr. Smith today fulfilled his pledge to donate part proceeds to educational or charitable institutions... Read more of this article
Two Hour Video: Oxford Bermuda History Project
Earlier this year, the University of Oxford and the Bermuda Oxford and Cambridge Society hosted a panel discussion on the history of race and resistance in Bermuda, with six Bermudian authors reading excerpts from their books followed by a Q&A. Authors left to right: Jonathan Smith, Dr. Eva Hodgson, Dale Butler, Walton Brown Jr, Wendy Davis Johnson... Read more of this article
Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 14
This coming Saturday [Nov 14], the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 16th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park. A spokesperson said, “Once again we will have a host of storytellers, activities and arts & crafts. Every child from Infant to Primary Six will receive a... Read more of this article
Book Signing To Be Held For “Tucker House”
A lunch time book signing of the Bermuda National Trust’s latest book, Tucker House, will be held on Thursday, November 12 at Trustworthy on Old Cellar Lane in Hamilton from 12 noon to 2.00pm. The book tells the story of the mid 18th century house built for a merchant mariner, which became the home of Henry Tucker and his family. The house, which... Read more of this article
Book Explores Bermuda’s 20th Century History
Local author Jonathan Land Evans has released his latest book, titled “Siren Songs: a history of Bermuda from 1960 to 1980″ the latest entry in his ongoing series covering the island’s history. As with the previous books in the series, which trace the island’s history from 1898 onward, this work covers many aspects of local life... Read more of this article
