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It is day 4 of the Christmas countdown and for all the short story lovers out there you can grab 25% off Cree: The Rhys Davies Short Story Award. Today only! Dip in and out of these stories celebrating the very best of contemporary Welsh writing in the short story form. 

The Christmas countdown is upon us once again, and this year we're celebrating the festive season with an extra special literary advent calendar from the Parthian Team. From interviews, extracts and bookish deals - keep an eye on our socials for more info.

On day 3, we're sharing a short story from award-winning writer John Sam Jones. Check it out!

Max Boyce strikes once again! A fantastic morning of book singings, albeit a bit drizzly spent with the wonderful Max Boyce at Cardiff Waterstones.

Ever undeterred by typical bad Welsh weather, Max Boyce fans came out in their crowds to meet Max and to pick up a copy of Hymns & Arias.

Check out photos from the launch of the Cree: The Rhys Davies Short Story Anthology at Swansea Waterstones. Congratulations to Laura Morris for her winning story 'Cree' and to all the anthology contributors.

We are delighted to be hosting an exciting book tour with Charlotte Williams across Wales to celebrate her memoir Sugar and Slate in its new edition in association with Planet Books.  'Spaces of Possibility' Cymru, Cynefin and Canons Revisited Wednesday, 23rd November (19:00-20:00) In-person and online. Reception from 18:15.  Faraday Lecture Theatre, Faraday Building Singleton Campus, Swansea University Swansea SA2 8PP Professor Charlotte Williams present 'The Amy Dillwyn Lecture'. Drawing on examples of work from Wales, Williams' will evaluate the evolution of the Black British literary canon  and argue for more space and valorisation of what these perspectives bring to the story. More info...