How to Choose a Book for Someone Else
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

How to Choose a Book for Someone Else

Choosing a book for someone else can be quite the challenge but at Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop believe there is a book for every occasion, every relationship, every situation. Here are some ideas about how to make choosing a book for someone else a stress-free experience.

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On Writing Well: The History of Blackwing Pencils
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

On Writing Well: The History of Blackwing Pencils

To me, there is no better tool for capturing ideas and jotting notes than a decent quality pencil, and it is nearly universally agreed that the créme de la créme of pencils is the Blackwing 602.

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A Short History of Greytown Readers
Millie Blackwell Millie Blackwell

A Short History of Greytown Readers

It pleases me to imagine that Mrs Blackwell’s Village Books will now be added to the history of Greytown’s readers and bookshops. This post takes a look at those who and what came before us.

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