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Exhibition of insect inspired art in Bath

February 10, 2026

Author Peter Smithers, author of Small Game Hunter, is taking part at the exhibition of inspired art in Bath. Have a look! Venue: BATH ROYAL LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE 2 – 25 FEBRUARY 2026 Mon–Sat 10am–4pm  |  Admission Free Here is an article in Bath Magazine that is leading up …

Wonderful reviews from Toppsta

January 20, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a truly lovely read that feels gentle, warm, and full of charm… You follow Harry, a boy with a passion for fishing, the story takes us to his favourite spot beside a crystal clear stream. The storytelling is whimsical and engaging, and it genuinely reminded me of …

Great things are on the horizon

December 15, 2025

Great things are on the horizon!   Something big is brewing! Our store is in the works and will be launching soon!

Xmas Market at Heasley Mill

November 24, 2025

Brambleby Books Christmas Market at Heasley Mill, North Molton EX36 3LE Join us on 6th December at 1 – 4pm. Here is more information.

Norfolk Wildlife 2nd edition

Updating further the new cover for Norfolk Wildlife

August 4, 2025

That’s it. The new cover for Norfolk Wildlife does look so much brighter and friendlier.

Fun SWAT! activities for rainy days

July 29, 2025

We have just added some new resources under the Extras page, such as fun foldables and colouring-in postcards of SWAT! by author and cartoonist Mike Barfield. Perfect for rainy days.    

Link to Rachel’s article ‘Wonderful Weeds’

June 2, 2025

Rachel Fulcher recently published the article Wonderful Weeds, based on her book A Weed-lover’s Calendar. Here is the link.

Cover of Norfolk Wildlife : A Calendar and Site Guide - featuring British countryside photography and seasonal wildlife highlights.

First cover design for the 2nd edition of Norfolk Wildlife

April 8, 2025

          First edition                                      Second Edition   The new cover design for the second edition of Norfolk Wildlife, a Norfolk wildlife calendar guide, has been revealed, bringing a fresh …

Erica McAlister reviews Small Game Hunter

February 20, 2025

 Small Game Hunter review I think that the name of Peter Smithers’ Book Small Game Hunter is wrong as he was not a hunter but an explorer. He has explored everything from his garden to the other side of the planet, not just as a scientist but also as an …

Julian Spalding, art critic and writer, reviewing ‘Bee Tiger’

January 17, 2025

Only now we discovered a review of Bee Tiger by Julian Spalding. As it is so interesting to see comments from a non-scientific angle, we decided to print the main section here for you. ‘I have just spent several very enjoyable hours reading your book. It’s beautiful, finely judged and …

Book Launch

April 17, 2024

Rachel Fulcher, the author of A Weed-Lover’s Calendar is ready to sign copies of her book.  

Book cover for Small Game Hunter, featuring illustrated insects and green foliage

Cover for Small Game Hunter is ready

April 10, 2024

Just finishing off our next publication Small Game Hunter by Peter Smithers about his adventures as an entomologist. Very entertaining and informative. The cover was done by Pascale Dilger.