It's been great to have been a part of getting this fascinating life story into print. Listen out for Shakar on Woman's Hour next Wednesday, 12 July, Radio 4 at 10.00am.

Here's my conversation with Dr. Shakardokht Jafari We delve into her book, her personal & professional journey, hardships & triumphs, and the timeless discourse on life & death. An enlightening dialogue filled with wisdom & resilience. 🎙️ on.soundcloud.com/94Ecx

Had a letter in today's Guardian... Hoping Soft Machine are in for the long haul | Brief letters theguardian.com/music/2023/aug…

Ha... Peter Blegvad's new book 'Milk: Through a Glass Darkly', which is ready for the printer first thing Monday, is one of "the biggest books of the autumn" in The Times and The Sunday Times today.

Regular contributor Penny Dolan tours British libraries in the company of John Bevis - their architecture, use, eccentricities and too often precarious status in local government priorities. reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com/2023/08/guest-… #libraries eyebooks

Small Publishers Fair returns to London's Conway Hall next month, with 68 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. Fri 27 & Sat 28 October (11am-7pm) FREE, all welcome Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk

Great to get this hymn of praise for An English Library Journey. Thanks, England Naturally! englandnaturally.com/a-hymn-of-prai…

Our dear friend Janet died peacefully on Wednesday. As someone wrote to me today, she was "a fabulously talented painter"; and trenchant in all that she did, collaborating with her on many publications over the years was always a great pleasure.

This is the original launch invite for Cecilia Vicuña's 1973 artist book Saborami. Come and join us at Tate Library on 24 Feb to launch the new, expanded edition 50 years on. Discussion, readings, special guests & exhibit of Beau Geste Press archive 💛tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-…

Today on the blog, a review of An English Library Journey, a wonderful read for bibliophiles. Eye Books ramblingsofanobody.co.uk/2024/03/book-r… #bookblogger #bookreview #loveyourlibrary

Ramblingsofanobody That's fantastic, thank you. John Bevis will be very pleased

John Bevis' style and witty observations in An English Library Journey are 'reminiscent of Bill Bryson', says Ramblingsofanobody. 'A wonderful read for any book lover, and a bright beacon calling us all to do whatever we can to keep these wonderful institutions open and accessible'

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The #reviewoftheday comes from Ramblingsofanobody and it’s a review of ‘An English Library Journey’ by John Bevis - ‘This is a light, enjoyable read which will make you appreciate the value of the local library’. #thewritereads ramblingsofanobody.co.uk/2024/03/book-r…

Linda Blud, my partner and best friend of 34 years, passed away after a long illness 9th May 2024.

John Bevis has a chapter about the Keartons, 'Richard & Cherry Kearton: A Photographic Legacy' in 'Wild-Tier-Fotografie: Ökologische, postkoloniale und ästhetische Perspektiven; with their famous 'stuffed ox' hide shown on the cover. John Bevis link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…

My friend Georgina is doing a Race for Life fundraiser in memory of Linda on Sunday. Please follow this link if you would like to make a donation x fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/georginas…

That's my weekend taken care of... Always a pleasure to get, and read, the latest from Uniformbooks

(Mumbles in Welsh)

A gathering of Uniformbooks covers, available to buy from our website. During 2024 there has been a detailed review of my publications since the 1980s, appearing in January as 'Manifold', in large-format; along with 'A Surrey Naturalist', a new collection of poems by John Bevis.