Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins by Claire Fayers has been announced as Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2024. Huge congratulations to Claire!
In this beautifully presented volume, Claire Fayers takes a fresh look at the rich history of storytelling in Wales. Featuring seventeen adventures, fairy tales and ghost stories from across the country, Claire Fayers breathes new life into these traditional Welsh stories by reimagining them for contemporary younger readers. Claire Fayers grew up in south-east Wales where, thanks to her local library, she developed a lifelong obsession with myth and magic.
Leonie Lock, Bookseller, Waterstones Newport, describes Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins as: “a magical collection that brings Welsh legends to life, reconnecting us to the stories that permeate our culture and history”.
Jasmine Lawson, Bookseller, Waterstones Aberystwyth, adds: I couldn’t put this book down and when I had to, it was all I could think about. I have been and will continue to shout about this book from the rooftops at our store. I sincerely cannot recommend Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins by Claire Fayers enough!”.
Claire Fayers comments: “I’m over the moon that Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins is Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year. The support I’ve had from booksellers and readers has been overwhelming. I’ve been in love with the strange and magical world of Welsh folklore for many years and it’s pure joy to see people discovering and sharing these stories. Thank you all.”
Claire Fayers will be signing copies of Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins at Christmas shopping events at Waterstones Aberystwyth on Saturday 2nd December and Waterstones Swansea on Thursday 5th December. For further event information and timings please check the Waterstones website.