Jul 12, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Almost every day someone walks into Medina bookshop carrying a manuscript, or tells me they’ve just finished writing a book. The excitement is wonderful to see. Writing a book is no small achievement, and every author deserves to feel proud of reaching the...
Apr 5, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
From the 1st April writers will be able to submit their works for the 2025 Isle of Wight Book Awards. Now in their 4th year, the awards are open to anyone who had a book published in 2024 which is either about or set on the Island....
Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Isle of Wight Book Awards 2022 As one of the main sponsors, Medina Bookshop is delighted to announce the twenty-one books longlisted for the Isle of Wight Book Awards 2022 as judged by Alan Titchmarsh, Joanna Trollope and Hunter Davies. The awards aim to encourage...
Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ask the Author …with Julia Tuffs After a brief (but fun) stint working in television and as a primary school teacher, Julia Tuffs decided to take her writing dreams more seriously. Having previously lived on the Isle of Wight she now lives in South-West...
