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‘Love Maggots!’ that’s the important message of the first plenary speaker, Professor Yamni Nigam, at ENTO26. Photo source: www.swansea.as.uk Yamni and her co-workers at Swansea University started the www.loveamaggot.com campaign to make the world aware of the importance of maggots in healing wounds. What a fantastic talk it was. Thank …

Brambleby Books at ENTO 2026 📚 We’re delighted to announce that Brambleby Books will be exhibiting at ENTO26. We will be showcasing our books on the natural world, with a particular focus on insects. Date: 8-9 September Venue: University of Cardiff, CF10 3AT Meet the Authors – Two Brambleby Signing …

Nearly a third of children cannot use books when they start school, with some even trying to swipe and zoom on the pages, a survey from Kindred Squared has shown. Source: The Booksellers Newsletter 20/4/26

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 …

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!   Something big is brewing! Our store is in the works and will be launching soon!

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

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

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.    

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

          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 …

 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 …