The Extremis Publishing Spoken Word Channel

Excerpts from "The Grocer's Boy Trilogy" by Robert Murray

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100

Robert Murray reads excerpts from his autobiographical "The Grocer's Boy" series, focusing on a life in commerce and distributive trades across Scotland and further afield. The trilogy takes him from a grocer's delivery bike in the early 1950s through to becoming the youngest manager in the history of legendary Scottish food chain William Low & Co. Ltd., his work in further education and the Grocer's Institute, and finally as a pioneering human resources executive at the nationally-renowned Dundee firm of Watson & Philip.

"The Grocer's Boy", "The Grocer's Boy Rides Again" and "The Grocer's Boy Gets Down to Business" are Copyright ©2018, ©2020 and ©2022 Robert Murray, all rights reserved, and are published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.

This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.

Excerpts from "The Robin Hood 500 Route" by Neil Hallam

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100

In this book, Robin Hood enthusiast Neil Hallam invites you to join him on the trip of a lifetime as he travels around some of the most scenic locations in England searching for the facts behind this famous yet inscrutable outlaw. His travels take him far beyond busy Nottingham and Sherwood Forest to the village of Robin Hood, the bucolic hamlet of Loxley, charming Whitby and the beautiful Robin Hood’s Bay, via a plethora of caves, coves, churches, crags and castles just waiting to be discovered along the way. Drawing on historical research, national folklore and local legend, Neil pieces together a fascinating and entertaining tapestry of swashbuckling adventures, intriguing mysteries and ancient curiosities which will make you want to visit each and every amazing location for yourself.

"The Robin Hood 500 Route" is Copyright ©2023 Neil Hallam, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.

The Official Robin Hood 500 Route Website can be found at: www.500rh.co.uk.

This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.

Excerpts from "The Sabbatical" by James R.A. Herriot

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100

If you were able to travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? During the second Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, James Herriot decided to collate various journeys he and his wife Debbie have made during their life together as a journal for the grandchildren. Reminiscing about their favourite places, James also includes suggestions for good books, his favourite music, as well as fine wines consumed with family and friends in the various locations.
Travel with him from his beautiful home town of Berwick-upon-Tweed to Australia, New Zealand, America, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, and others, plus some closer to home – all 52 having their own story to tell. Sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, his observations are always thought-provoking. "The Sabbatical" will help you to reminisce about places you have visited – or possibly encourage you to visit them for yourself.

"The Sabbatical: A Year of Travel During the Pandemic" is Copyright ©2023 James R.A. Herriot, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.

This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.