Books
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8 gorgeous new gardening books
Bountiful borders, striped lawn and artfully placed sculptures here we come, but first, sit down, grab a coffee and get lost in the sublime pages of these beauties (those weeds can wait another hour or so)
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Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022
Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals - these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Highs & lows of the nativity
In an extract from her hilarious new book, Lucy Mangan tells the all-too-familiar tale of a Christmas nativity, from the sublime to the ridiculous
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Ready, set cook! 9 new cookbooks for Autumn
Want to switch up your meal plan for the new season? Or just a sucker for tempting pictures of food? If any of the above apply, we have you covered
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High brow vs low brow: Muddy’s holiday reads
Need a new page-turner? From high brow tomes that'll impress your book club to bingable guilty pleasures, here's what we're *really* reading this summer.
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May’s top releases for Children’s Book Week
It's Children's Book Week! Need some new reading material for your little bookbugs? These seven new releases should have them captivated (and quiet).
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Books: what the authors read – Jody Cooksley
Looking for some literary inspiration to get stuck into during this winter lockdown? We've quizzed local authors on the books they've been devouring - this week Jody Cooksley, author of 'The Glass House', shares her favourites.
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10 best books for primary school kids
Reading can be soothing, uplifting, informative, entertaining - and a great way to connect with your child during lockdown. So put away their streaming devices and cosy up together with a good book. Here are 10 great choices for kids aged 5-8
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The best ‘holiday’ reads for lockdown
Okay, 'holiday' might be stretching it - but these books are certainly providing us with welcome escapism during lockdown! Here are the latest releases the Muddy editors are reading in the back garden with a cocktail.
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April’s new releases
Powered through your bookcase already? Time for a new influx of instant classics.
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Lockdown literary list
50 BOOKS TO READ
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January books
What kind of insaniac leaves the house in January? Retire to the sofa pronto and get stuck into one of Muddy's enthralling new literary picks.
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The best children’s books of the year
From toddlers to teens, we've got the 16 best kids' reads of the year
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The 10 dreamiest coffee table books of the year
Clear space on your coffee table! Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter has 10 sexy, shiny visual feasts for your delectation.
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What’s on our October book list?
Muddy has glorious celeb gossip, literary big-hitters and a must-read on relationships this month. Read all about our October picks.
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STROUD BOOK FESTIVAL
Ready for some literary magic? One of our favourite fests across Glos and Wilts is the Stroud Book Festival, and this year it's bigger and better than ever!