University of Wales Press My Year of Reading Welshly: Discovering Wales in 52 Books

What should I read next? Alex Johnson invites you to join him on his year of reading Welshly on a warm and witty journey through 52 books from Wales and about Wales. From novels to poetry to non-fiction, Alex explores a rich and eclectic spread of books. Covering famous favourites such as Dylan Thomass Under Milk Wood and Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmins Ivor the Engine, through to contemporary hits such as Manon Steffan Ross The Blue Book of Nebo and Tiffany Murrays My Family and Other Rock Stars, Alexs Reading Welshly list spans decades and genres. Its not just about mines and farming (though there are plenty of those), but a window onto Welsh culture in all its complexity and diversity. Discover with Alex how Welsh books both reveal modern Wales and speak to universal themes of love, social struggle and identity. Complete with discussion questions about each book and space to chart your own Reading Welshly progress, this is the ideal companion for readers and book groups to discover Wales through its rich and varied literature. Autorid: Alex Johnson