C.S. Lewis wrote of Oxford that he 'never saw anything so beautiful'. Published today, this book examines the role Oxford played in fostering the work of one of the 20th century's most influential #writers and thinkers. And, yes, it includes the family wardrobe! #CSLewis #Oxford

What is a drink map? Kris Butler Drink Maps in Victorian Britain will be exploring this intoxicating subject in a talk about her new book at Sedbergh Book Festival on 27 May, with accompanying craft beers (of course!) sedbergh.org.uk/view-event/cra…

Half pint of cask ale included! Join me for a beer and chat about drink maps at Grayston Unity in Halifax UK thanks to Book Corner at Piece Hall on Sunday June 2nd; see website for details
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On the Great Books Podcast this week, we discuss 'The Kennicott Bible,' a beautiful Hebrew Bible from 15th-century Spain Bodleian Libraries Bodleian Publishing nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-g…

Craft beer tasting and a talk by our author Kris Butler Drink Maps in Victorian Britain - what's not to like? If you're in the east Cumbria area on 27 May, why not pop along to the People's Hall in Sedbergh!

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Check out 'Drinks Maps in Victorian Britain by Kris Butler' eventbrite.co.uk/e/drinks-maps-… @Eventbrite

You can find out more in the Culture Tent at this year's Charlbury Beer and Music Festival on 29 June, when Kris will be promoting her wonderful new book published by Bodleian Publishing. More info at charlburybeerfestival.org Bodleian Libraries BRICMICS

Fancy a beer whilst listening to a fascinating talk by our author Kris Butler Drink Maps in Victorian Britain? If you're in the Halifax area on 2 June, this event is a must!

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It's publication day! First published by the Golden Cockerel Press in 1932, our beautiful new edition of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, illustrated by Eric Ravilious, has a new intro, real cloth cover, ribbon marker and decorative ends #ericravilious #woodengraving #shakespeare

Who doesn't love decorative #endpapers ? Here's a sneak preview of the stylish ends for our new collectors' edition of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, beautifully illustrated with engravings by #ericravilious , published 25 April! Order your copy now #shakespeare #woodengraving #books

From one exhibition to the next...

Some wonderful books have arrived for Prof. Simon Horobin's new exhibition, 'C.S. Lewis: Words & Worlds'. From next week it'll be open on Wednesday afternoons, 2pm-4:30pm.

ICYMI, the marble horse from our last exhibition will stay on a while🐴

Join Melanie King, author of 'Tea, Coffee & Chocolate', online, Sunday 28 April 2024, 7pm (GMT) discuss the social history of 'The Drink that Cheers but doesn't Intoxicate' - Tea. Details and booking melaniekingbooks.com/the-history-fo… sponsored by bodleianshop.co.uk/collections/bo…

We're thrilled that Bodleian Libraries is the Festival cultural partner for the OxfordLitFest, 16-24 March. Look out for some of our amazing authors, who will be speaking about their exciting #books on subjects ranging from #chaucer to #shakespeare , & from #language to #photography

Join Melanie King at 12:40 pm on Friday 15 March at the Authors Assembly in Buxton, where she will talk about writing The Secret History of English Spas. Venue: Assembly Rooms, Buxton Crescent. buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/authors-a…

It's always a joy to be part of The London Book Fair, 11-13 March 2025 and this year's fair has certainly been busy. Today is the last day, but if you're attending you can still drop by and see our latest books at stand 2A67 #books #publishing #artsandheritage #bookfairs

Potatoes are best planted in early spring, so what better time to grab a copy of our newly published The Potato Book, introduced by the wonderfully witty Kathy Clugston. Perfect for veg growers, allotment enthusiasts and spud-lovers everywhere! #potatoes #growyourown #newbooks

Did you know Jane Austen's Persuasion originally had a different ending? That Mary Shelley cut an entry from Percy Shelley's journal for Frankenstein? Or that Samuel Becket's Waiting for Godot was censored? Our new book explores the writes, cuts and rewrites in great literature

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