The Welsh Books Council has announced the name of the winner of the 2013 Tir na n-Og English Award. In a prestigious event at Cardiff Central Library on 16 May, the award was presented to Daniel Morden for his collection of stories, Tree of Leaf and Flame (Pont Books).

The annual Wales Book of the Year journey has begun as the 2013 Short List has been announced via a special online broadcast. Using a digital platform for the Short List meant that everyone, whether in Wales or further afield, could celebrate the wealth of literary talent we have here in Wales.

On Monday, 13 May, Literature Wales and S4C jointly announced which books have reached the 2013 Book of the Year short list.

This year's Bedwen Lyfrau, organised by Cwlwm Cyhoeddwyr Cymru, was held in Theatr Felinfach, in the Aeron Valley, on Saturday, 02 May, between 10.30am and 3.30pm.

Gwasg Gomer and Academi Hywel Teifi celebrated the publication of Bob: Cofiant R. Williams Parry  (Alan Llwyd) at Swansea University, on Thursday, 02 May.

Who Beat the All Blacks?  (Y Lolfa) by Alun Gibbard has been shortlisted for the coveted 2013 British Sports Book Awards, one of the key events in the publishing and sporting calendar.

The winner of the Welsh Books Council’s Quick Reads/Stori Sydyn 20x13 Wales-wide creative-writing competition is Maria Panfili Roberts from Pencader in Carmarthenshire for her piece After Nana.

Two children with special needs; a young man with his mind on lust and lager and the steel industry in the Swansea Valley during the 1980s. The contents of Welsh novels come to life in a new series on S4C this week – 6 Nofel  (6 Novels) –  a series that speaks volumes.

A Wnaiff y Gwragedd  (Gwasg Gomer), Beti-Wyn James's experiences as a minister of religion, was launched at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Thursday, 11 April.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the shortlist of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards for 2013.

The 2013 Welsh Books and Educational Resources for Children and Young Adults Catalogue  is now available online.

Wiliam Owen Roberts discussed his latest novel, Paris  (Barddas) on Wednesday, 27 March at the Mochyn Du, Cardiff, and at Palas Print, Caernarfon on Wednesday, 03 April.

To celebrate World Book Day in Wales, it was announced on Nia Roberts’s programme on Radio Cymru that the winner of the competition to find Wales’s Favourite Author is Caryl Lewis.

Author and broadcaster Trevor Fishlock, who has reported as a foreign correspondent from more than 70 countries for theTimes and theDaily Telegraph, is the guest speaker at this year’s World Book Day lecture to be held on Tuesday, 5 March, at the Pierhead building, Cardiff Bay.

This year, World Book Day will be held on 7 March and to celebrate the occasion publishers are offering great discounts on fantastic books, which are now available in bookshops throughout Wales.

Wyn Thomas launched his book Hands off Wales  (Gomer) in Waterstones, Carmarthen, on Monday, 18 February.

In the lead-up to World Book Day, Radio Cymru – in partnership with the Welsh Books Council and LiteratureWales –  are running a competition to find Wales’s favourite Welsh-language author.

Double Paralympics medal winner Aled Sion Davies and Olympian swimmer Georgia Davies are the new faces of World Book Day 2013.

Y Lolfa have published the story of The Welsh National Anthem  (Siôn Jobbins) in time for the start of the six nations rubgy tournament.

Aspiring young authors in Wales are invited to submit a short piece of creative writing on any subject as part of the launch of Quick Reads/Stori Sydyn 2013 in Wales.

The best-selling Welsh-language book over the Christmas period (October-December) was Gwyn Elfyn's autobiography, Gwyn y Mans  (Y Lolfa) with Bethan Gwanas' atobiography, Hanas Gwanas  (Gwasg Gwynedd), in second place.

The best-selling English-language book from Wales over the Christmas period (October-December) was Shadow - The Dai Morris Story  (Y Lolfa), with Who Beat the All Blacks  (Y Lolfa) in second place.

The S4C children's character Cyw, is back with the appearance of Hwyl Gyda Cyw a'i Ffrindiau  (Sain). Signing sessions will be held at Plascrug Leisure Centre, Aberystwyth, between 4.00 and 5.30 pm on Thursday, 13 December, and in the Na-Nôg siop, Caernarfon, between 4.00 and 5.30 on Friday, 14 December.

Dewi Pws Morris visited Siop y Pentan and Tu Hwnt, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, 12 December, to sign copies of his new book,  Straeon Tafarn  (Y Lolfa).

Carolyn Hitt signed copies of her rugby diaries Wales Play in Red  (Gomer) at Waterstones, Carmarthen and WH Smith, Llanelli, on Saturday,  8 December.

Rhian Madamrygbi Davies has been touring the bookshops of Wales during December signing copies of her book Y Briodas  (Y Lolfa).

Y Lolfa launched Meinir Wyn Edwards's collection of Welsh folk songs,100 o Ganeuon Gwerin,  at Inc bookshop, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, 6 November.

Gwasg Gwynedd celebrated the publication of broadcaster Dylan Jones's autobiography, Dylanwadau,  at Plas Menai, Y Felinheli, on Thursday, 6 December.

Lowri Haf Cooke launched her new guidebook, Canllaw Bach Caerdydd  (Gomer) in the Burgess Restaurant, Park House Hotel, Cardiff, on Tuesday, 4 December.

Elin Haf visited Parc, Y Bala, on Friday evening, 30 November, to sign copies of her book Blwyddyn y Fflam  (Carreg Gwalch).

Jenny Kenna will be signing copies of her latest book Quaking Pudding - A Georgian Kitchen in Wales  (Ceiniog), at Kitchens Cardiff, on Friday, 30 November; W.H Smith, Llanelli, on Saturday 1 December; Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair on Sunday, 2 December and Wellfield Bookshop, Cardiff, on Saturday, 8 December.

Cynan Jones  and Lloyd Jones  signed copies of their new books in the New Stories From the Mabinogion Series (Seren), at Waterstones, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday, 27 November.

Dwayne Peel launched his Welsh-language autobiography  (Y Lolfa) at Y Sosban restaurant, Llanelli, on Wednesday, 28 November.

Elliw Gwawr signed copies of her book Paned a Chacen  (Y Lolfa) in the Dylanwad Da restaurant, Dolgellau, on Friday, 23 November, and in Jac Do, Aberaeron, on Saturday, 24 November.

Siop y Smotyn Du, Lampeter, was the venue for two signing sessions on Saturday, 24 November. Thelma Adams launching Byd o Gaws a Llaeth  (Gomer) and Moc Morgan launching Byd Moc  (Carreg Gwalch).

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch held a signing session for Mari Jones-Williams' novel, Helyntion Hogan Wyllt  in the Eagles, Llanuwchllyn, on Thursday, 22 November.

The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, was the venue for the launch of Ashley Williams - My Premier League Diary  (Y Lolfa) on Wednesday, 21 November.

Lyn Jones and Mel Hopkins launched their novel, Y Groes Naidd  (Gomer) at y Mochyn Du, Cardiff, on Tuesday, 20 November.

Y Lolfa launchedTeulu, by Lleucu Roberts, in the Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, on Tuesday, 20 November.

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch will be launching Myrddin ap Dafydd's latest collection of poetry, Blodau Gwanwyn, Blodau Gwyn  at Nant Gwrtheyrn, on Saturday, 17 November, between 11.00 and 12.00 o'clock.

Barddas launched Robert Lacey's new volume of poetry, Sut i Fod yn Hapus, at the Bella Vita, Abeystwyth, on Thursday 15 November.

John Alwyn Griffiths launched his novel, Dan yr Wyneb  (Carreg Gwalch) at the Anglesey Arms, Menai Bridge, on Monday, 12 November.

Dylan Iorwerth interviewed Elystan Morgan at Y Morlan, Aberystwyth, on Friday, 9 November, at the launch of his autobiography, Elystan - Atgofion Oes  (Y Lolfa).

Barddas launched Pigion y Talwrn 12  in the company of Gerallt Lloyd Owen, at Palas Print, Caernarfon, on Friday, 9 November.

Bethan Gwanas launched her autobiography, Hanas Gwanas  (Gwasg Gwynedd) at the Cross Foxes Hotel, Dolgellau, on Friday, 9 November.

Gwasg Gomer launched Ena Thomas's autobiography, Blas ar Fywyd,  at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen on Wednesday, 7 November.

Y Lolfa launched the bilingual volume On the Seashore - The Photographer on the Welsh Coast 1850-2012   (Gwyn Jenkins) at the National Library, Abeyswyth, on Wednesday 7 November.

The poet Gwyn Thomas and photographer Geraint Thomas launched their book, Gair yn ei Le  (Y Lolfa) at Canolfan Talysarn, Dyffryn Nantlle, on Thursday, 8 November.

Phil Stead launched his new book The Red Dragons, - The Story of Welsh Football  (Y Lolfa) in Tafarn y Fic, Y Felinheli, on Tuesday, 6 November.

Mari Gwilym launched her book Melysgybolfa Mari  at Galeri, Caernarfon, on Tuesday, 06 November.

Llion Jones launched his new book of poetry, Trydar Mewn Trawiadau (Barddas) at Bangor City Football Club, on Monday, 5 November.

A volume of essays by William Owen, Pluen y Sgwennwr  (Carreg Gwalch) will be launched at Capel y Porth, Porthmadog, on Friday, 2 November, at 7.30 pm.

Alun Gibbard will be signing copies of Who Beat The All Blacks  (y Lolfa) at WH Smith, Trostre, on Saturday, 3 November, between 11.00 and 1.00.

Lynn Howells signed copies of his autobiography Despite the Knock-Backs  (y Lolfa) at WH Smith, Pontypridd, on Friday 2 November between 12.00 and 2.00.

Michael O'Brien launched his book, Prisons Exposed  (y Lolfa) at Blackwell's Bookshop, Cardiff, on Thursday, 25 October, at 6.00p.m.

Gwasg Gwynedd celebrated the publication of Marlyn Samuel's new novel, Llwch yn yr Haul,  at Tafarn y Gors, Pentre Berw, Anglesey, on Thursday, 18 October.

The first authentic biography of Wales’ greatest artist, Sir Kyffin Williams RA who died on September 1st 2006 has been launched.  Obsessed (Gomer) was launched at Oriel Ynys Môn, Llangefni on Wednesday, 3 October and at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth on Friday, 5 October.

Gwasg Gomer launched John Lewis's autobiography, Creu Argraff,  which tells the story of the Gomer family, at a ceremony at the press in Llandysul, on Thursday, 27 September.

The PENfro Book Festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 September at Rhosygilwen, Rhoshill, Pembrokeshire.

A history of the Basque nation, Gwlad y Basg - Yma o Hyd!  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) was launched at Bella Vita, 10 Market St, Aberystwyth on Thursday 6 September.

A book-signing session was held at the Liberty Stadium shop on 1 September, before the Swansea v Sunderland game to celebrate the publication of Proud to Be a Swan - The History of Swansea City AFC 1912-2012  (y Lolfa).  The official launch took place at Aberystwyth Library on 5 September.

The Literary Medal withheld at the National Eisteddfod.

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2012 is Robat Gruffudd for his novel, Afallon.

Gwasg Gomer launched Patagonia: Byd Arall / Otro Mundo / Another World  by Ed Gold at the Cantref Centre, Bala, on Thursday, 26 July.

A wide range of Welsh-language books are being published during the period leading up to this year’s National Eisteddfod at the Vale of Glamorgan, with a choice of biographies, novels, books of poetry and gift volumes amongst the rich variety available.

Hefin Wyn launched his book on Waldo Williams, Ar Drywydd Waldo  (y Lolfa) at 7.00pm on Thursday, 19 July, at Caffi Beca, Efail-wen.

Patrick McGuinness wins the 2012 Book of the Year award for his novel The Last Hundred Days  (Seren).

Gwasg Gwynedd launched Jerry Hunter's new novel, Gwreiddyn Chwerw,  on Wednesday, 11 July, at Palas Print, Caernarfon.

Gwasg Gomer, in cooperation with Palas Print launched  Cymru ar Hyd ei Glannau  by Dei Tomos and Jeremy Moore, at Clwb Canol Dre, Caernarfon, on Sunday, 8 July.

A book was launched in Australia recently to celebrate the life of a remarkable Welsh lady, Margaret Jones,  who travelled extensively on five continents during the second half of the nineteenth century.

John Harrison will be touring the UK this summer promoting his book  Forgotten Footprints - Lost Stories in the Discovery of Antartica  (Parthian).

The official Welsh Rugby Union book to celebrate the 2012 Grand Slam, Inside the Camp, has been published to coincide with the Wales tour of Australia, and just in time for Father's Day.

History was created this year as two authors won the Welsh-language Tir na n-Og awards for a second time, and at the same time as each other. MANON STEFFAN ROS  and RHIANNON WYN  were the winners in 2010, and both have won the same awards again this year. The awards were presented to them by Carwyn Jones, AC, First Minister of Wales, on the main platform of the Eryri National Urdd Eisteddfod, during a special ceremony held on Thursday afternoon, 7 June 2012.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the name of the winner of the 2012 Tir na n-Og English Award. In a prestigious event at Cardiff Central Library on 17 May, the award was presented to JENNY SULLIVAN  for her novel Full Moon.

The launch of Manon Steffan Ros's new novel, Blasu  (Y Lolfa) was held at the new Ceredigion library, Queen's Square, Aberystwyth, Wednesday, 16 May.

Wales at Water's Edge  (Gomer), a celebration of the coastline of Wales in all its glory, by Jon Gower and Jeremy Moore, was launched at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre Bookshop on Thursday, 17 May.

Literature Wales have announced the short-listed titles for the  2012 Wales Book of the Year Award  at a ceremony in Brecon, on Thursday, 10 May.

The author, David Edwards, signed copies of his novel The Ebb and Flow  at Waterstones, Newport on Saturday, 12 May, and will be at Waterstones, Liverpool at 10am on Saturday, 19 May.

Bedwen Lyfrau 2012 was held at Neuadd y Cyfnod, Bala, on Saturday, 5 May.

A fiction and poetry reading was held at the Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, 03 May, at which Chris Meredith  launched his new novel The Book of Idiots  (Seren) and Graham Mort read from his book Cusp.

The author Paul Manship signed copies of his book Just Imagine  (Pont) in the Cardiff branch of Waterstones, on Saturday, 21 April.

Brian John launched the latest book in his Angel Mountain Series (Greencroft Books), entitled Conspiracy of Angels,  at the Boat Club, Parrog, Newport (Pembs), on Easter Monday, 9 April.

An English translation by Lloyd Jones of O! Tyn y Gorchudd,  which won the Prose Medal in the 2002 National Eisteddfod for Angharad Price, has been launched.

Planet have launched an English translation by Craig Patterson of the Galician Classic by Eduard Blanco Amor, A Esmorga  entitled  On a Bender.

Y Lolfa celebrated the publication of Mihangel Morgan's latest book, Kate Roberts a'r Ystlum,   on Wednesday, 28 March at the Old College in Aberystwyth.

A new novel by Mared Lewis, Min y Môr,  (Gwasg Gwynedd) was launched at Porthaethwy Library, on Thursday, 29 March.

At an event in Swansea, Gwasg Gomer have launched a book by Alun Wyn Bevan on the Olympic Games entitled Y Gêmau Olympaidd.

The poet Aneirin Karadog launched a volume of poetry O Annwn i Geltia  (Barddas) at an event in Carmarthen on Saturday, 24 March.

Musician and broadcaster Rhys Jones has published his autobiography, Fel Hyn yr Oedd Hi (Gwasg y Bwthyn).

In an important development for the publishing industry in Wales, gwales.com –  the Welsh Books Council’s website –  now sells e-books in addition to printed materials.

The publishers of Wales came together in Aberystwyth on 15 March to attend a special event in which the Publishing Trade Awards were presented. During the ceremony, the work of publishers was celebrated both in terms of book sales and the standard of design and production.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the short list of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards 2012. This year’s list contains a humorous illustrated tale, the story of a feisty heroine who befriends a werewolf, and an adventure full of tension and intrigue along with a smattering of fisticuffs.

University of Wales Press celebrated the launch of Wales Says Yes: Devolution and the 2011 Welsh Referendum written by Professor Roger Scully and Professor Richard Wyn Jones on Monday 5 March 2012, 7 pm, at the Morlan Centre, Queens Road, Aberystwyth.

Thursday, 1 March, is not only St David’s Day but also World Book Day, the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. The Welsh Books Council has been encouraging everyone to take part, from libraries, local education authorities, public bodies and corporate organisations to the press and media.

Y Lolfa launched Yr Erlid,  Heini Gruffudd's account of Kate Bosse-Griffiths's life, at Tŷ Tawe, Swansea, on Friday 24 February.

Gwasg Gomer have launched a new book to coincide with World Book Day, which this year is celebrated on St David's Day. Cawlach Gŵyl Ddewi  is a compilation of stories and poems for children.

Gomer Press launched a new edition of Saunders Lewis's 1962 BBC lecture, The Fate of the Language  at the Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth, on Monday 13 January.

World Book Day this year falls on 1 March, St David’s Day, and to note the double celebration the Welsh Books Council and publishers in Wales have joined forces to offer great discounts on many books.

Events to celebrate the love of reading were held in both north and south Wales on St Dwynwen’s Day to mark the launch of the Quick Reads / Stori Sydyn  titles for 2012.

Three authors in the Ti'n Jocan  series, namely  Goronwy Evans, Peter Hughes Griffiths  and Ifan Gruffydd,  appeared at Brondeifi Vestry, Lampeter, on Tuesday 17 January.

The Best-selling English-language book from Wales this Christmas was Eddie Butler's The Greatest Welsh XV Ever.  (Gomer).

The PENfro Book Festival, a celebration of writing, reading, publishing and bookselling, will be held at Rhosygilwen, Rhoshill, Pembrokeshire on Saturday 17 September, from 7.00 pm and Sunday 18 September, from 11.00 am

With the 30th anniversary of the arrival of the first marchers at Greenham Common fast approaching, Ann Pettitt's autobiography, telling the remarkable story of her involvement with the Greenham Peace Camp, Walking to Greenham  (Honno) is once more in the news.

Manon Rhys was awarded the Literary Medal at the 2011 National Eisteddfod for her novel, Neb Ond Ni.

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2011 is Daniel Davies for his novel, Tair Rheol Anhrefn.

Patrick McGuinness has won a place on the the prestigious Man Booker Prize longlist for his debut novel The Last 100 Days  (Seren).

Two Seren titles have been shortlisted for the Forward Prize, Best First Collection 2011, namely Sound Archive  by Nerys Williams, and Loudness by Judy Brown.

An evening to celebrate the publication of the latest Gwasg Gwynedd autobiography, namely Siân James,  was held at Neuadd Llanerfyl, on Thursday 14 July.

Y Lolfa launched  Appy, Meirion Appleton's autobiography at the Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth, on Wednesday 13 July.

In a glamorous ceremony hosted by Literature Wales in Cineworld, Cardiff on Thursday 7 July 2011, the author John Harrison  was presented with a £10,000 cheque for his book, Cloud Road - A Journey Through the Inca Heartland  (Parthian), which was named the 2011 Wales Book of the Year.

Winners of the Welsh Books National Competition of primary school children have been announced.

Parthian Books launched  Everything I Found on the Beach  (Cynan Jones) at The Hive, Aberaeron, on Sunday 19 June.

On Thursday, 16 June, Y Lolfa, in cooperation with Awen Teifi, launched Owain Llŷr's book, Bois y Loris  in Theatr y Mwldan, in the company of Geraint Lloyd.

Euron Griffith's new novel, Dyn Pob Un  (Y Lolfa) will be launched on Wednesday 15 June at 7.30 pm, at Y Fuwch Goch, Womanby Street, Cardiff. Euron’s band The Soda Men, will perform at the launch.

Pwyll ap Siôn and Gareth Bonello launch Composing Contemporary Music at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the names of the winners of the Welsh-language Tir na n-Og Awards from the Urdd Eisteddfod stage. These awards are given for the best books for children and young people.

On Tuesday 24 May at Brondeifi Chapel, Lampeter Y Lolfa launched the biography of Dan Jenkins  a Welsh education pioneer.

Literature Wales announced the six titles on the The 2011 Wales Book of the Year Short List at two simultaneous events held at Galeri, Caernarfon and the Espresso Bar at John Lewis, Cardiff on Thursday 19 May 2011.

Phyllis Kinney launched her highly anticipated book, Welsh Traditional Music  (University of Wales Press) at Y Drwm, Aberystwyth, on Thursday 19 May.

Sian Northey's new novel,Yn y Tŷ  Hwn  (Gwasg Gomer) will be launched during a musical evening at y Ring, Llanfrothen, on Wednesday 18 May at 7.30 pm with Bob Delyn Bychan Bach.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the name of the winner of the prestigious Tir na n-Og English Award which recognises the exceptional quality of books with a Welsh background for children and young people.

Two new detective novels for teenage readers were launched at the Bedwen Lyfrau festival.

The retired Scarlets rugby player, Dafydd Jones, has launched his autobiography, Dal Fy Nhir  (Y Lolfa) at an event in Aberaeron.

Gwasg Gomer launched Ôl Troed T. Llew  (Jon Meirion Jones) on Tuesday, 19 April at Caffi'r Emlyn, Tanygroes.

The Wales Book of the Year Long List for 2011 has been announced by Literature Wales. The Short List of six titles - three in Welsh and three in English - will be revealed simultaneously at two special events held at Galeri Caernarfon and John Lewis' Espresso Bar, Cardiff on Thursday 19 May 2011. The winners will be announced at the Wales Book of the Year Award Ceremony which will be held on Thursday 7 July 2011 at Cineworld, Cardiff.

The poet Ruth Bidgood has been awarded the Roland Mathias Prize 2011 for her volume Time Being  (Seren).

On Thursday, 7 April, Gwasg Gomer celebrated the publication of Menna Elfyn's latest poetry collection, Merch Perygl - Cerddi Menna Elfyn 1976-2011  at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.

The Welsh Books Council have relaunched their Book of the Month and Nofel y Mis promotional schemes with the publication of Niall Griffiths’s latest and long-awaited book, Ten Pound Pom  (Parthian).

The author Richard Hartnup will be launching his book Gold Under Bracken - The Land of Wales  (Y Lolfa) at Llety Parc Aberystwyth, on Thursday 31 March at 6.00 p.m.

A musical evening was held to launch Diarmuid Johnson's autobiography Y Gwyddel: O Geredigion i Galway  (Gomer) at the Orangery, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, 24 March.

The Welsh Books Council has published a brand new catalogue of books and resources to help those who are learning Welsh.

The first ever Welsh national anthology of haiku poetry, Another Country: Haiku Poetry from Wales  (Gomer) was launched on Friday 18 March 2011 at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

Widely regarded as one of Wales’s best chefs, Bryn Williams has published his first book, Bryn’s Kitchen: 5 brilliant ways to cook 20 great ingredients.

The Cardiff author, Llwyd Owen, has launched his latest novel, Un Ddinas, Dau Fyd  (Y Lolfa) at an event in the city.

A collection of articles by Siôn Jobbins which first appeared in Cambria  magazine, entitled The Phenomenon of Welshness, has been published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch.

To celebrate World Book Day this year, the Welsh Books Council gave all primary schools throughout Wales the chance to participate in the biggest ever storytelling session, with specially commissioned stories being read to them via the internet.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the short list of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards 2011. The awards are presented annually by the Books Council to acknowledge the work of authors and illustrators of children’s books in three categories: the best English-language book, the best Welsh-language book for the primary sector and the best Welsh-language book for the secondary sector.

To celebrate World Book Day 2011  the Welsh Books Council and Welsh publishers have joined forces to offer fabulous books at fantastic prices that will make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Considerable discounts will be available for a limited period on a number of English and Welsh-language adult and children’s books.

The latest books in the Quick Reads  series were launched by Leighton Andrews, Minister for Education, at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Thursday, 10 February 10 2011.

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch have launched their latest book on Welsh enterprises, Llongau Tir Sych,  about the Pwllheli based bus company, Caelloi.

Cultural historian, Dai Smith, appeared on BBC Radio 4's 'Start the Week' on Monday 17 January. He was speaking about his recently published volume of work entitled In the Frame  (Parthian Books).

The new version of the Welsh Books Council’s gwales.com website has been launched and offers an even better service for customers. With over 12,000 registered users, the Gwales website has developed as the main source of information about books from Wales, while also allowing users to order online.

Teleri Bevan signed copies of her book, The Ladies of Blaenwern,  at Siop y Smotyn Du, Lampeter, on Saturday 11 December, and the following day in Waterstone's, Aberystwyth.

An event was held to celebrate the publication of Gareth F. Williams' latest novel, Creigiau Aberdaron  (Gwasg Gwynedd) at Porthmadog Football Club, on Friday, 3 December.

Y Lolfa held a joint launch for 100 o Ganeuon Pop  and Pwy Faga Ddefed,  on Friday evening, 03 December at Plas Antaron, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, in the company of Caryl Parry Jones, Bois y Fro and Ifan Gruffydd.

Gwasg Gwynedd launched Cymeriadau Maldwyn  at Canolfan y Banw, Llangadfan, on Wednesday evening 01 December.

Following the production in 2005 of the popular word game Scrabble yn Gymraeg, a Welsh version of Junior Scrabble  is available this Christmas.

Alun Wyn Bevan signed copies of his book Welsh Rugby Captains  (Gomer) in Cardiff, Newport and Abergavenny on Saturday, 27 November.

The author, Goronwy Evans, signed copies of his book, Hiwmor Pregethwr  (Y Lolfa) on Wednesday 24 November, at Siop y Pentan, Carmarthen.

On 23 and 24 November, Holywood actor, Matthew Rhys, will be on a bookshop tour promoting Patagonia  (Gomer), a bilingual, photographic account of his journey on horseback from the Atlantic to the Andes.

Dewi Prysor's new novel, Lladd Duw  (Y Lolfa) was launched on Thursday, 17 November, at The Ring, Llanfrothen.

Simon Thirsk's novel Not Quite White  (Gomer) has been shortlisted for the 2010 Costa First Novel Award.

The latest outing in the popular Welsh series Lewsyn Lwcus (Lucky Luke) sees our cowboy hero tackling one of the Wild West’s most infamous characters. In Yr Herwr Jesse James (The Outlaw Jesse James) (Dalen) Lewsyn Lwcus is tasked with ending the pillaging reign of the James Gang with a lick of tar and a sackful of feathers.

Hywel Gwynfryn's biography of Oscar winner, Hugh Griffith  (Gwasg Gomer) was launched at Oriel Môn, Llangefni, Monday, 15 November.

Gwen Pritchard Jones launched her new novel Pietà  (Gwasg y Bwthyn) on Friday, 12 November, at Canolfan Bro Llanwnda.

Brian John's first children's book, entitled The Strange Affair of the Ethiopian Treasure Chest  (Greencroft Books) waslaunched at the National Park Information Centre, Long Street, Newport, Pembs, on Saturday 13 November.

In the Frame  (Parthian Books), Dai Smith's powerful alternative history of twentieth-century south Wales was launched at the Richard Burton Centre, Swansea University, on Thursday, 11 November.

Gwasg Gwynedd celebrated the publication of their book Nain/Mam-gu  at the Oakeley Arms, Maentwrog, on Tuesday, 9 November.

Bethan Gwanas visited Siop y Felin, Whitchurch, Cardiff, on Saturday, 6 November, to sign copies of her book YnÔl  i Gbara  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch).

Ned Thomas launched his autobiography, Bydoedd (Y Lolfa) at the Orangery, Aberystwyth,  on Thursday, 4 November.

Felix Aubel launched his autobiography, Yn Fy Ffordd Fy Hunan  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) at Peniel Chapel, Aberaeron on Thursday, 4 November.

Bethan Darwin's latest novel, Two Times Twenty  (Honno) was launched on Wednesday 03 November at Wrexham Library.

Geraint V. Jones's comic novel, Si Bêi - Helyntion Wil Bach Saer  was launched on Monday 25 October at the WI hall in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Dafydd Jones’ passion for all things Tintin has finally come full circle as his latest adaptation of the young detective’s adventures is published.

Peter Hughes Griffiths's autobiography, O Lwyfan i Lwyfan  was launched Thursday 21 October at St Peter's Hall, Carmarthen.

Owen Money launched his autobiography, Money Talks  (Y Lolfa) Friday 15 October at the High Tide Inn, Porthcawl.

Mavis Nicholson visited the Drill Hall, Chepstow on Thursday, 14 October to sign copies of her book What Did You Do in the War, Mummy?  (Seren).

David Williams launched his latest book Y Cwm Tecaf  (Gwasg Gomer) at Canolfan Gymdeithasol Golan , on Wednesday 13 October.

Romy Wood's new novel, Bamboo Grove  (Alcemi) was launched at the Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay on Friday 8 October.

Elin Haf, the ocean rower, launched her book  Ar Fôr Tymhestlog  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) at Ysgol Y Parc, Y Bala on Wednesday 6 October.

Former BBC reporter John Meredith signed copies of his autobiography  Yr Hyn Ydwyf,  on Saturday 2 October at Siop y Pentan, Carmarthen and at T-Hwnt bookshop.

North Wales librarians have once again this year been running a scheme entitled Aur Pur/Pure Gold  to encourage the reading of good books. This year's winners are Bethan Darwin for Back Home  (Honno) and Eigra Lewis Roberts for Hi a Fi  (Gwasg Gomer)

Julian Ruck will be signing copies of his latest novel, An Equal Judge  (Dinefwr Press) at various bookshops during September and October

Gwasg Gomer launched a collection of poetry by the late Archdruid, Dic Jones, entitled Cerddi Dic yr Hendre  at the Guildhall, Cardigan on Friday 17 September.

The longlist for the 2010 Portico Prize has been announced and includes Tony Bianchi's novel Bumping  (Alcemi). This is the only book prize exclusively for books about, or set mainly in, the north of England.

Parthian Books have launched a new series of novels by young authors Tyler Keevil,  J.P. Smythe,  Will Gritten  and Susie Wild  with a programme of events, starting on Thursday 16 September at Waterstone's Cardiff.

Jerry Hunter was awarded the Literary Medal at the 2010 National Eisteddfod for his novel,  Gwenddydd.

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2010 is Grace Roberts for her novel, Adenydd Glöyn Byw.

The Gwales.com website has been relaunched with a new interface. We hope you enjoy using the new site.

Abegail Morley's How to Pour Madness into a Teacup  (Cinnamon Press) has been short-listed for the 2010 Forward Prize, for Best First Collection.

Russell Jones launched his autobiography, Gwyrdd Fy Myd  (Gwasg Gwynedd) at Galeri, Caernarfon, on Friday, 16 July.

Anthony Griffiths's Elenydd - Ancient Heartland of the Cambrian Mountains  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) was launched at Ceredigion Museum, on Friday, 9 July.

A Kind of Loving, Stan Barstow's cult novel, has been republished by Parthian and a special adaptation by Diana Griffiths will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour  starting on Monday 12 July.

Poet Philip Gross has won the Wales Book of the Year 2010 for I Spy Pinhole Eye - a collection of poems published by Cinnamon Press. The winner of the Welsh-language award, who also received a £10,000 prize, was John Davies for his book Cymru: Y 100 lle i’w gweld cyn marw,  published by Y Lolfa.

Land of song, rugby and poetry  – Wales is less often seen as a place to do business. However, all over the country, individuals are carving a living for themselves running private businesses. Syniad Da  (Good Idea), a new series of books by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, tells the stories of successful Welsh businesses in the hope of encouraging the entrepreneurs of the future.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the names of the winners of the Welsh Tir na n-Og Awards 2010, presented by the Welsh Books Council for the best books for children and young people. Two awards of£1,000 each, sponsored by CILIP Wales (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)and the Welsh Books Council, were presented to the authors in a special ceremony at the Urdd National Eisteddfod, Ceredigion.

Meilyr Siôn, brought up not far from the site of this year's Urdd Eisteddfod, launched his new children's book, Pryderi Mewn Picil  at an event on the Maes at 1.30 on Tuesday 1 June.

On Wednesday 2 June, Aberystwyth based educational publishers, CAA, launched four new detective novels for young adults, at the Urdd Eisteddfod.

To mark Ceredigion’s continued support of The Royal Welsh Show, two of the county’s authors have joined forces to produce Ymlaen â’r Sioe / On with the Show  (Gomer) a bilingual volume that celebrates the stories of the people at the heart of rural life in Ceredigion, and honours some of the notable successes that the county has enjoyed.

The Welsh Books Council Academi will again share a stand at the Guardian Hay Festival from 27 May – 6 June 2010 with its partners, Academi, the Welsh Assembly Government, the Arts Council of Wales and the National Library of Wales. A programme of events  has been organised in cooperation with the publishers of Wales.

The Planet Board are pleased to announce that writer and editor Dr Jasmine Donahaye will take over the editorship of Planet  magazine from 1 October.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the name of the winner of the prestigious Tir na n-Og English Award  which recognises the exceptional quality of books with a Welsh background for children and young people.

Llwyd Owen's new novel, Faith, Hope and Love  (Alcemi) was launched at the Gwdihw Cafe Bar, Guildford Crescent, Cardiff on Thursday 13 May with live music from The Gentle Good and The Garden of Edam.

Mrs D’Silva’s Detective Instincts and the Shaitan of Calcutta  (Parthian), last year’s debut novel by Glen Peters, is to be transformed into a new stage play in partnership with Kolkata’s Tin Can, with the help of a grant from the British Council.

For the first time, Welsh-speakers will be able to prepare for the football World Cup in their own language using Cwpan y Byd 2010  (Gwyn Jenkins) published by Y Lolfa.

Geraint Evans launched his second detective novel, Llafnau (Y Lolfa) at Llety Parc, Aberystwyth on Thursday 29 April.

On Friday 23 April Y Lolfa launched Haf Llewelyn's debut novel, Y Graig  in Llanuwchllyn.

Academi have announced the Wales Book of the Year 2010  Long List.

The launch of Precious Cargo  by Peter Luther, was held on Friday 16 April at Waterstone’s, Cardiff and afterwards at Barocco, 12 Wharton Street, Cardiff.

Residents of Glynneath have chosen the winner of the Big Read 10 competition, held as part of the Reading Communities initiative. The two winning books chosen by the readers of Glynneath are Dial M for Merthyr  by Rachel Trezise and Y Llyfrgell  by Fflur Dafydd.

The former member of Parliament, Betty Williams, has launched her autobiography, O Ben Bryn i Dŷ'r Cyffredin  (Gwasg y Bwthyn), at a ceremony in Pen-y-groes.

Y Lolfa launched Wynne Melville Jones's autobiography, Wyn Mel - Y Fi a Mr Urdd a'r Cwmni Da  at the Marine Hotel Aberystwyth on Thursday 25 March.

Angharad Price discussed her novel The Life of Rebecca Jones/O! Tyn y Gorchudd  (Gomer) at Palas Print Pendref, Bangor on Wednesday, 24 March, with Lloyd Jones.

The Welsh Books Council announced the names of the winners of the Publishing Trade Awards  at a special ceremony held in Aberystwyth in the presence of Alun Ffred Jones AM, the Minister for Heritage.

It has been announced that sales of the Angel Mountain  series, written by Pembrokeshire author Brian John, and published by Greencroft Books, has sold more than 50,000 copies.

The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea was the scene of the launch of Stevie Davies’s Into Suez  (Parthian) on Tuesday, 9 March.

Thursday 4 March was World Book Day, the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. Now in its 13^th   year and growing each year in Wales, the Welsh Books Council has been encouraging everyone to take part – from library and local education authorities and corporate organisations to the press and media.

It was her love for the town of Caernarfon that inspired the author Angharad Price to write her latest novel, Caersaint  (Y Lolfa). The book will be launched at the Anglesey Arms hotel in Caernarfon on Thursday 4 March at 7pm where the band Celt will be playing.

Give a Book Week 2010 will take place from Saturday 27 February to Saturday 6 March.

Quick Reads  Week 22-27 February 2010.

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch launched a tribute to the dramatist W.S. Jones,  Wil Sam - Y Dyn Theatr  in Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli, on Thursday 25 February.

T.S. Eliot prize-winning poet, Philip Gross read extracts from I Spy Pinhole Eye  (Cinnamon Press) at Neuadd JP, Bangor on Monday 15 February.

Libraries across north Wales have launched a reading promotion in partnership with local FE/HE colleges to introduce readers to the good reads available in Libraries. Now in it’s third year the promotion called Aur Pur/Pure Gold has been extended to reach readers in FE/HE libraries.

A new handy companion,The Six Nations Rugby Songbook  (Y Lolfa) has been published with the words to all the songs that will be sung in buses, pubs and stadiums during the coming six nations rugby championship.

Margaret Redfern appeared at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea on Thursday 4 February at 7.00 pm to discuss her novel Flint (Honno).

Honno's latest collection of short stories, Cut on the Bias,  was launched at The Bookshop, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, on Thursday 21st January. Reading the book was described by Radio Wales presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas as 'better than shopping'.

The best-selling English-language book through the Welsh Books Council's Distribution Centre over the Christmas period was Nigel Owens's autobiography Half-time  (Y Lolfa).

The BBC Wales presenter Lucy Owen will head up the reading campaign 'Give a Book Week' in 2010.

Kerry and Jill Thomas appeared on the Roy Noble programme on Radio Wales on 1 January when they discussed their book, Kedrig's Challenge.

Jon Gower signed copies of his book Real Llanelli  (Seren) on Saturday 12 December at Llyfrau'r Ddraig, Llanelli, and WH Smith Trostre.

On Saturday 12 December, the author Geraint Lewis signed copies of his novel, Haf o Hyd  (Carreg Gwalch) at Siop y Felin, Whitchurch.

Eigra Lewis Roberts discussed her new novel Hi a Fi  (Gwasg Gomer) at Palas Print, Caernarfon on Thursday 10 December, alongside Sian Owen who introduced her new book, Mân Esgyrn.

Menna Medi launched her latest raunchy novel, Hogan Horni Isio Mwy  (Gwasg Gomer) at the Black Lion, Tal-y-bont on Friday 4 December.

Steve Dubé signed copies of his new book Welsh Farming Life  at the Winter Fair in Llanelwedd on 1 December.

Caryl Lewis was at the Inc bookshop, Aberystwyth on Wednesday 2 December signing copies of her new novel Naw Mis  (Y Lolfa).

A captivating memoir of childhood in the 1920s by Alun Trevor, The Songbird is Singing  (Parthian) is Welsh Book of the Month for December.

Nigel Owens signed copies of his autobiography Half Time  (Y Lolfa) at the Winter Fair in Llanelwedd on Monday the 30th.

Alun Wyn Bevan signed copies of his new book Rugby's Best of the Best  (Gomer) on Saturday 28 November at Waterstone's Swansea accompanied by Robert Jones, Paul Thorburn, Elgan Rees and Clive Norling.

Mark Aizlewood lanched his Welsh-language autobiography Amddiffyn fy Hun  (Gwasg Gomer) at Carmarthen Town Football Club on Thursday 26 November.

Ruthin Craft Centre was the location of the launch of Hafina Clwyd's new book, Prynu Lein Ddillad  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) on Wednesday 25 November.

John Davies and Marian Delyth, the co-authors of Cymru - Y 100 Lle i'w Gweld Cyn Marw  (Y Lolfa) launched their book at the Drwm, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth on Thursday 26 November.

The autobiography of Brian Davies, the Bala rugby player injured in his last game for the club, was launched on Wednesday 25 Novermber, at Plas Coch, Y Bala, under the title Yogi - Hunangofiant Brian Davies  (Y Lolfa).

The jazz musician, Wyn Lodwick, signed copies of his autobiography, Wyn a'i Fyd  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) at Llyfrau'r Ddraig, Llanelli on Wednesday 25 November.

Derek Brockway signed copies of his new children's book Duck and Starfish Make a Splash  (Pont Books) on Saturday 21 November in Haverfordwest, Carmarthen and Llanelli.

Simon Weston signed copies of his new book for children, Nelson to the Rescue  (Pont Books) at the Chepstow Bookshop on Saturday 21 November.

The broadcaster Arfon Haines Davies launched his autobiography, Mab y Mans  (Y Lolfa) at Y Mochyn Du, Cardiff on Thursday, 19 November.

Gareth Lloyd James launched his new novel for children, Dirgelwch Gwersyll Caerdydd  (Gwasg Gomer) at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on Thursday 19 November.

You are invited to the launch of Malcolm Allen's  autobiography at Caernarfon Football Club at 7.30 on Friday 20 November.

Siân Owen launched her novel Mân Esgyrn  in Caffi'r Llofft Hwyliau, Amlwch on Tuesday 10 November.

Writer John Evans launched his long awaited, new book, The Acid Real  (Underground Press), on Sunday 8 November at Clwb Y Bont, Taff St, Pontypridd.

Stuart Cable's life in music, From Cwmaman to the Stereophonics and Beyond  (University of Wales Press) has been published.

On the eve of the Wales  v New Zealand international Gwasg Carreg Gwalch launched Canu Clod y Campau  at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.

Llwyd Owen launched his new novel, Mr Blaidd  (Y Lolfa) in the company of Alun Tan Lan on Friday 30 October at Palas Print, Caernarfon.

David R. Edwards of the Welsh rock group Datblygu, has published his autobiography, Atgofion Hen Wanc  (Y Lolfa).

Sali Mali, the popular children's character, celebrates her 40th birthday this year, and to mark the occasion, Gwasg Gomer have published two new bilingual board books, namely Gwyliau Sali Mali  and Nadolig Sali Mali.

Natur Cymru  is running a nature writing competition with a £500 prize sponsored by WWF Cymru.

New Welsh Review's  editor Kathryn Gray was in conversation with Stevie Davies at the Dylan Thomas Festival, Swansea on 29 October.

Catrin Beard will be in conversation with the authors Siân Melangell Dafydd, Aled Islwyn and Manon Rhys about their latest books, Y Trydydd Peth,  Milwr Bychan Nesta  and Cornel Aur  at 7.30 on Thursday 22 October at Llanofer Hall, Canton, Cardiff.

On Tuesday 13 October Y Lolfa launched the autobiography of Mel Nurse,  one of Swansea's most famous sons.

Academi and Parthian have teamed up to hold a day of events in Merthyr to celebrate two new Library of Wales  titles set in the town.

Carmarthenshire County Council have supported a new book launched on World Mental Health Day, Thursday 8 October.  Footsteps Without Prints  (Iconau), has been created by a group of writers, poets and artists, all of who have at some time been users of mental health services.

Twenty Thousand Saints (Alcemi) by Fflur Dafydd has been chosen for a UK libraries promotion, The People's Book Prize, for October.

Gwasg Gomer have published a new book on healthy eating for children, entitled Bwyta'r Enfys.

You are invited to the launch of Vicar Joe's Religious Joke Book  (Y Lolfa) by Kevin Johns and Peter Read at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea at 7.30 on Thursday 1 October.

Parthian are organising an author tour to coincide with National Poetry Day on 8 October, in order to launch two new collections of poetry, Singing Bass  (Landeg White) and Being the Famous Ones  (Jeni Williams).

Gwion Hallam interviewed Sian Melangell Dafydd, the 2009 National Eisteddfod Prose Medal Winner,  and Manon Rhys, one of the adjudicators at Palas Print, Caernarfon on Thursday 17 September.

Catrin Dafydd's new novel, Y Tiwniwr Piano was launched on Thursday 17 September at the Cornwall, Grangetown, Cardiff.

Cinnamon Press in association with Academi launched The Schoolboy  (Holly Howitt)  on Tuesday 15 September at the Millennium Centre, Cardiff.

Y Lolfa invites suggestions for new edition of Welsh Names for Children.

Dai Country,  which is published as part of the Library of Wales series (Parthian), is currently being serialised in theWestern Mail.

Siân Melangell Dafydd was awarded the Literary Medal at the 2009 National Eisteddfod for her novel, Y Trydydd Peth.

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2009 is Fflur Dafydd for her novel Y Llyfrgell.

The story of an American who has enthusiastically learnt Welsh after randomly seeing a reference to the language on the web is published by Gwasg Gomer. Cwrw am Ddim  - which literally translates as 'Free Beer' - is launched at the Eisteddfod on Thursday, 6 August, at 4pm.

The autobiography of Elvey MacDonald  (Y Lolfa), a native of Patagonia who has settled in Wales, was launched at Tabernacl chapel, Cardigan, on Saturday, 25 July.

A young mother living in Australia advertises for an electronic pen-friend in Wales, in a new book by Lois Arnold, E-ffrindiau  (Gomer), aimed at Welsh-learners.

On Friday 10 July at Y Morlan, Aberystwyth, Y Lolfa launched  Cofio Tomos  which has been produced in memory of Tomos Owen, a BBC sports producer who died recently after a battle with leukaemia.

As history is made at Cardiff’s Swalec Stadium, what better way to warm up for the first ever Ashes Test to be played on Welsh soil than to take a journey through Welsh/Australian cricket at its best with The Australian Cricketers in Wales  (Gomer).

This week sees the publication of award-winning novelist Lloyd Jones’ first Welsh-language novel, Y Dŵr. (Y Lolfa) However, the author has simultaneously announced that this will be his final book.

Deborah Kay Davies has won the Wales Book of the Year 2009, and a cheque for£10,000, for her debut collection of short stories Grace, Tamar and Laszlo the Beautiful  published by Parthian.  The Welsh-language award was won by Wiliam Owen Roberts for his novel Petrograd  (Barddas).

The author Jon Gower discussed his first Welsh-language novel, Dala'r Llanw  (Gwasg Gomer) with Angharad Price at Palas Print bookshop, Caernarfon on Thursday 18 June.

Mrs D’Silva’s Detective Instincts and the Shaitan of Calcutta  (Parthian) was launched on Friday 12 June at Canolfan Rhos-y-gilwen, Pembrokeshire. Further launches have been held at the Wellfield Road Bookshop, Cardiff and at Barry Library, Vale of Glamorgan.

It was announced at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff that Wales’s Children's Poet Laureate for 2009-2010 is Twm Morys from Llanystumdwy.

The winners of the Welsh Tir na n-Og Awards 2009, presented by the Welsh Books Council for the best books for children and young people are Emily Huws for Bownsio  (Cymdeithas Lyfrau Ceredigion) and Lleucu Roberts for Annwyl Smotyn Bach  (Y Lolfa).

The Wales Book of the Year Short Lists - three titles in Welsh and three in English - were anounced in an event hosted by Damian Walford Davies at the Guardian Hay Festival on Monday 25 May 2009. The Wales Book of the Year Award Ceremony will be held on Monday 15 June at The St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff.

The prestigious Tir na n-Og English Award for  2009 has been won by Graham Howells for his book for young people, Merlin’s Magical Creatures  (Pont Books).

R.S.Thomas - Letters to Raymond Garlick 1951-1999 (Gomer) was published at the Hay Festival on Thursday 28 May. Editor Jason Walford Davies discussed the letters with Professor M Wynn Thomas at the Wales Literature Stand.

A book of writing and photography by a new generation of contributors, entitled  Nu - fiction and stuff  (Parthian) was launched at the Hay Festival.

The English-language literary magazine, New Welsh Review  celebrates its 21^stanniversary year with a new look and more to read.

In the year in which a film about his life was produced, Aberystwyth born Charles Bronson is now publishing a new book called Diaries From Hell  ( Lolfa) - his diaries from 'Monster Mansion' in Wakefield Prison.

The Urdd camp at Glan-llyn is the location of Gareth Lloyd James's first novel, Dirgelwch Gwersyll Glan-llyn(Gomer), and it was launched there on Monday 11 May.

The Wales Book of the Year Long List for 2009 was announced on Wednesday 22 April. The Short Lists of three titles - three in Welsh and three in English - will be anounced in an event hosted by Damian Walford Davies at the Guardian Hay Festival on Monday 25 May 2009, 7.00 pm. The Wales Book of the Year Award Ceremony will be held on Monday 15 June at The St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff.

Alan Bilton's novel, The Sleepwalkers' Ball  (Alcemi) was launched on Wednesday 29 April at La Charrette, the smallest cinema in Wales, at the Gower Heritage Centre.

The last book in the Siani Shetland Series, Siani am Byth!  (Gomer) was launched in Cardigan on Barley Saturday, 25 April.

The Welsh Books Council has announced the titles on the short list of the prestigious Tir na n-Og Awards 2009 which recognise the exceptional quality and range of books for children and teenagers.

The second part of Meic Stevens' autobiography, Y Crwydryn a Mi  (Y Lolfa) has been launched at the Millennium Centre , Cardiff.

Out of an all-women short list of Welsh writers, the Roland Mathias Prize has been awarded to Jane Aaron, Professor of English at the University of Glamorgan, for her volume Nineteenth-Century Women’s Writing in Wales: Nation, Gender and Identity  (University of Wales Press). 

Historian Hywel Francis MP, assesses the legacy of the miners strike for Wales in his newly published book, History on our Side  (Iconau).

Y Lolfa have published the latest book in their humorous Ti'n Jocan  series, entitled Hiwmor Clive,  where the rugby legend, Clive Rowlands,  shares some of his funniest tales.

Ioan Kidd's new novel for teenagers, Mae'n Anodd Weithiau  (Gomer) explores the issues which arise when a gay 14 year old "comes out".

Damian Walford Davies's poetry collection Suit of Lights  (Seren) was launched on 18 March in the Studio, Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Y Lolfa have published a volume of verse by the company's founder, Robat Gruffudd, A Gymri Di Gymru?.

In a new book just published, The National Pageant of Wales  (Gomer) Hywel Teifi Edwards writes of one of the most bizarre but largely forgotten public spectacles ever held in Wales.

A tense political thriller, The Stoat  by Judith Maro, about the hunting down of a wartime Nazi executioner in the Welsh countryside by, among others, a Jewish girl, is being published by Y Lolfa this week.

The Welsh Books Council has announced on that, from now on, 11 October, which was T. Llew Jones’s birthday, will be a dedicated national day to remember the author T. Llew Jones, who died earlier this year.

With the appearance of the 24th title in the Welsh-language History series Cof Cenedl,  the editor, Geraint Jenkins, announces his retirement.

Rhiannon Wyn will be discussing her novel in the Cyfres yr Onnen series Codi Bwganod  and Sonia Edwards will be discussing her novel in the Cyfres y Dderwen series, Deryn Glân i Ganu  (Y Lolfa) in Palas Print bookshop, Caernarfon at 6.30 on 6 March.

Are you too busy to sit down with a long novel, or do you find yourself easily distracted in the middle of a book? Maybe you have trouble picking up a book at all or haven’t had the time or the energy to pick one up for years? This year, the popular Quick Reads series has something to appeal to everyone with eight new titles published, four in Welsh and four in English, to coincide with Quick Reads Week held in Wales between 23 and 28 February. With all the books in the series priced at a credit-crunch defying £1.99, it’s a chance to pick up a good read at a great price.

Cinnamon Press in association with The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea launched the latest collection by John Powell Ward, The Last Green Year  on Thursday 12 February.

The true life story of Louise Medus, the woman at the heart of the Thalidomide fight for justice, told with the help of Fleet Street veteran writer, Gill Swain has been published under the title No Hands to Hold and No Legs to Dance On  (Accent).

The 2009  edition of the comprehensive reference book to all aspects of public life in Wales, has now been published, comprising details of National Assembly Members, Westminster MPs and MEPs and their constituencies, public and local government bodies, lists of the top 100 businesses and the 50 fastest-growing businesses, and a directory of Welsh organisations.

 

The best-selling English-language book over the Christmas period was Grav in his Own Words  (Gomer).  Click Best-sellers on the Gwales Home page to see the full list.

Trebor Edwards' autobiography Un Dydd ar y Tro  (Y Lolfa) was the best-selling Welsh-language book over the Christmas period. Click Best-sellers on the Gwales Home page to see the full list.

The Companion to the Welsh hymnal Caneuon Ffydd   sold out twice in a few months when it appeared two years ago. The good news is that Cydymaith Caneuon Ffydd,  updated and corrected, is back in the shops.

A book based on the S4C television series, Lleisiau'r Rhyfel Mawr  (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) by Ifor ap Glyn is now available.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 is the background to Petrograd  (Barddas), a new Welsh language novel by Wiliam Owen Roberts which is this month's Welsh-language Novel of the Month.

Gwasg Gwynedd have launched a new book of Welsh-language erotic stories, Tinboethach,  at Palas Print, Caernarfon.

Following the success of his radio and television series Wales’ most popular weatherman is back with More Weatherman Walks  (Y Lolfa) – a second book of his favourite tramps around Wales.

Pwyso ar y Giât  (Gwasg y Bwthyn), Aled Lloyd Davies' autobiography, was launched on Friday 12 December in Ysgol Maes Garmon. An event of conversation, story and song in the company of Aled and friends. 

After his autobiography became the best-selling book in Wales last Christmas, Chris Needs is now publishing a second book - this time about his comic creation: The Jenkins’s’s’s’s’s: Wales’s First Family,  (Y Lolfa) and aims for similar success. The hilarious escapades of the Jenkins’s’s’s’s are written through the diaries of the family’s matriarch, our Gladys.

Throughout his long career in the media, Sulwyn Thomas must have reported on thousands of stories. But this Christmas, it’s time for the journalist to tell his own story as he publishes his Welsh language autobiography, simply entitled Sulwyn  (Gwasg Gwynedd)

The memoirs of the renowned singer, Jac Davies, Byd o Gân  (Gwasg Gomer) were launched at Capel Tabernacl, Cefneithin, on Friday 5 December at 7 pm. The evening included a special film made with Jac in which he tells the story of the duet, Jac a Wil.

Ian Gilbert's  The Little Book of Thunks  (Crown House Publishing) has won this year's Educational Writers' Award. The award is sponsored by the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) and supported and administered by the Society of Authors.

Nigel Owens launched his autobiography, Hanner Amser  (Y Lolfa) at Pontyberem Rugby Club on Thursday 4 December.

The Welsh Books Council have once again produced a series of television advertisements  to promote Christmas titles. They can be viewed on the Welsh Book Trade Info site.

Novelist Owen Martell and photographer Simon Proffitt have launched their book Dolenni Hud  (Gwasg Gomer) at Chapter , Cardiff on Wednesday 26 November at 7.30.

Hundreds of Swansea City supporters attended the launch of Roberto Martinez's autobiography Kicking Every Ball, My Story so Far  (Y Lolfa) at the Liberty Stadium.

Buddug Williams' autobiography Merch o'r Cwm (Dref Wen) will be launched at Cefneithin Rugby Club on Thursday 27 November at 7.00 pm. Gwyn Elfyn (Denzil from Pobol y Cwm) will be the compere and Lyn Ebenezer and Gillian Elisa Thomas will also take part.

Geraint V. Jones' ambitious novel Teulu Lord Bach  (Gwasg Gomer) was launched at Blaenau Ffestiniog Library on Friday 14 November.

Gwen Cartwright's Coal House Diary  (Pont Books), based on her experiences during the filming of the BBC's 'Coal House' series has hit the bookshops.

Dewi Prysor's new novel, Crawia  (Y Lolfa) was launched on 13 November at Y Ring, Llanfrothen in the company of Gai Toms.

For the first time in over 25 years the adventures of Tintin  (Hergé) are available in Welsh.

Oh Yes It Is - Kevin Johns!  (Y Lolfa) was launched on 23 October at the Grand Theatre, Swansea.

Merthyr Writing  will be launched at 5.00 o'clock on 23 October in Rhymney Brewery, Dowlais, followed by an Open Mike Night at the Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil from 7.00 onwards.

The winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize for 2008 is Ifan Morgan Jones for his novel, Igam Ogam.

Dannie Abse has won the 2008 Book of the Year award for his volume The Presence  (Hutchinson)

The Welsh Books Council has announced the names of the winners of the Welsh Tir na n-Og Awards 2008, presented by the Welsh Books Council for the best books for children and young people.

It has been announced at the Urdd National Eisteddfod that Ifor ap Glyn is the new Children's Poet Laureate for Wales.

The winner of the prestigious Tir na n-Og English Award is Frances Thomas for her novel for young people, Finding Minerva,  Gomer/Pont Books.

The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales  is now available.