Author: bostinbooksblog

Bostin Books – No Editors – No Publishers – No Agents – No Marketing Companies – No Friends In The Industry ‘know’ – just a couple of ‘Brums’ writing about Birmingham paddling away in a huge sea of competition! #Birmingham – our Facebook page currently has 1700 followers – could we make it 2000 by Christmas?

October 14, 2019

Bostin Books Bus Card V2

Still The Best Job In The World – three Forces – one job – the police family has no boundaries- from a Police Cadet in the British Transport Police in 1968 to the West Midlands Police, Sovereign Bases Police in Cyprus, back to the BTP and last day in 2011 – and all on 5 ‘O’ levels! To those thinking about a career in the police service its still a great opportunity to be part of something special which will stay with you for life (photo – last day of service)

October 14, 2019

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‘Pretty Thing’ – historical fiction – music, culture, a book which blends the darker side of life with one of inspiration, success and the creation of an iconic figure. Currently enjoys 14 reviews with 4.9 stars out of 5. The book forms part of what will soon become a four book series with Birmingham at the heart of all of the stories

October 14, 2019

‘Top Secret Worcestershire’ – the true story of the history of radar and the work of the boffins and RAF at Malvern, Defford and Pershore during the Second World War. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1858585813/ #Worcestershire #WWII #Radar #NTCroome @NTCroome – this book has 7 reviews with an overall score of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon UK. This book is invariably in the top ten in the radar section. History – technology – human endeavor – all in one book.

October 14, 2019
The history of Malvern, RAF Defford, Pershore Airfield and The Cold War in Worcestershire
‘Just Jane’
Defford 1957
George V1 at Malvern 1944
Queen’s flight at Pershore

‘One In For D & D’ – a little book containing 540 slang words, abbreviations and nicknames. Currently has 15 reviews with an overall score of 4.8 reviews out of 5 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/198325567X/ #WMP #Police #Humour #slang @wmphistory @WMP

October 14, 2019

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‘Tara-A-Bit-Our-Kid’ – a little book of ‘Brummie’ slang. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1980328447/ Currently enjoys 24 reviews with an overall score of 4.6 stars out of 5 on Amazon #Birmingham #Slang #Brum #Sayings

October 13, 2019
A little book of slang used by Brummies

‘The Night The Owl Cried – A Taste Of Cyprus’ – true-life story of one families journey between 1965 to 1983 – this book currently enjoys 28 reviews with an overall score of 4.7 stars out of 5. The stuff of films. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1549649485/ #Cyprus #truelife #story #book @cyprusmail

October 13, 2019

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