This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere, celebrate Owain Glyndŵr Day and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Dewithon
Owain Glyndŵr Day
On 16th September Wales marks the anniversary of its national hero becoming the last true Welsh Prince of Wales in 1400. We take a brief look at Glyndŵr’s appearance in literature.
Winding Up the Week #31
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover what’s of interest to Dewithoners, catch up with the latest book-blogging events and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Internet.
Winding Up the Week #28
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover what’s of interest to Dewithoners, catch up with the latest book-blogging events and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Internet.
Winding Up the Week #25
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover Three Things…, look forward to the Children’s Books Readathon and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
‘A Private Language? A Dip into Welsh Literature’ by Marion Eames
Marion Eames’ text is enlightening, absorbing and accessible to all readers – an ideal primer for English-speakers wishing to discover the works of Welsh writers.
Winding Up the Week #23
This week we look at books read and reviewed, see what’s been happening with Dewithon and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Winding Up the Week #21
This week we look at books read and reviewed, see what’s been happening on the blog while I’ve been away and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
‘A Pocket Guide: The Literature of Wales’ by Dafydd Johnston
In this, the third of my occasional features about Wales to be posted in the run-up to Dewithon 2019, we look at an informative little book about Welsh literature.
Winding Up the Week #19
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Winding Up the Week #18
This week we appraise books read and reviewed, have fun spelling our name in books, announce the Wales Book of the Year 2018 Short List, and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
BOOK REVIEW: Song Castle
Song Castle is an exuberant caper through 12th-century Wales in the company of poets and musicians from all corners of the known world as they gather to compete for a permanent place at a Welsh Prince’s table.
Winding Up the Week #17
This week we look at books read and reviewed, see what’s happening with Dewithon 2019, discover an exciting new literary talent and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
International Dylan Thomas Day
In the second of our occasional features about Wales to be posted in the run-up to Dewithon 2019, we look forward to International Dylan Thomas Day on 14th May, and look back at a memorable performance from 2003.
Winding Up the Week #16
This week we appraise books read and reviewed, look forward to the 1944 Club, give you the latest updates on Dewithon 2019 and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
Winding Up the Week #15
This week we look at books read and reviewed, see what’s happening with Dewithon 2019, catch up with the latest book-blogging events and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Internet.
The Welsh Diaspora and its Literature
This is the first in a series of occasional features about Wales, its people, history, culture and, most importantly, its literature, to be posted in the months leading up to the first ever Dewithon, or Wales Readathon, which is taking place from 1st to 31st March 2019.
Winding Up the Week #12
This week we appraise books read and reviewed, look ahead to Hay Festival 2018, discover what’s happening with Dewithon and highlight fascinating literary features from across the Net.
DHQ: Dewithon 2019
Welcome to DHQ (Dewithon Headquarters), the nerve centre for Reading Wales 2019. We have 12 months in which to prepare, so now is the time to plan your schedule.
