Before we dive in here, it’s probably best to acknowledge that this post isn’t being written from an entirely neutral perspective. World of Books only sells second hand books, therefore an element of bias can’t be ruled out. However, even with that disclaimer, there’s still plenty to say in favour of used over new.
Browsing Tag
used books
Author Interviews
Jill McGivering talks about her gripping novels, reporting in conflict and the joys of writing
Jill McGivering, BBC foreign news correspondent, was born in Otley, West Yorkshire in 1964. Upon leaving school, Jill went on to complete an English degree at the University of London. Prior to embarking on her twenty-year career with the BBC, she worked as a staff features writer for the South China Morning Post, based in Hong Kong.
Wob News
World of Books is taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation
We have a fantastic team of people (called the WOB Riders!) entering the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. We are actually taking part in two rides, the first is a 60 Mile, night ride taking place on the 26th / 27th of May 2012: the second is a 54 Mile, day ride on the 17th of June 2012.
Author Interviews, Celebrity Interviews
“I quite fancy being a marine iguana”- Presenter turned author Penny Smith chats to World of Books about her pet peeves, her funniest anecdotes, and her novels
Penelope Smith, television presenter and personality, newsreader and writer, was born 21st September 1958 in Eastwood. In her early years, Penny attended Uppingham Primary School in Uppingham and the Rutland High School for Girls in Oakham. After beginning her career as a reporter and feature writer on the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, Penny then left to backpack through Central and South America and South East Asia, where she reported and presented on a current affairs programme for Radio Television Hong Kong.
Stuart MacBride was born in Dumbarton, and moved to Aberdeen at two years old with his parents and two younger brothers, where he attended Marchburn Primary School and then Middlefield Academy in later years. The family eventually moved to Westhill. After studying architecture at Herriot Watt University in Edinburgh but not particularly enjoying it, Stuart’s following career spanned from working offshore, graphic design, acting, being an undertaker, web design, a studio manager, and computer programming.