Join us for a magical evening as we speak to Dr Amy Jeffs - author of one of the shortlisted titles in our prestigious Book of the Year Award.

This beautiful debut was shortlisted for several significant Book of the Year lists, and launched Amy as a major talent to watch.

Soaked in rain and old magic, Storyland tells the history of Britain through medieval eyes. Grounded in meticulous research by art historian, it begins before the Great Flood. It is filled with places we know – and can still visit – today and characters half-remembered: Bladud in Bath, Merlin in Stonehenge, Grim in Grimsby, St Columba on the River Ness. Each arresting episode is illustrated with an original linocut print by the author, often conveying stories in pictures for the first time since the Middle Ages. This landmark publication rooted deep in the ancient British landscape will delight lovers of history, art, myth and stories.