I read 'Fitzrovia News' as 'Tower' for over thirty years,…read morebefore I was encouraged to contribute as a writer, & distributor. It is bang up to date, informative,witty, occasionally controversial... but always inclusive to locals who wish to be part of the bigger picture. Great local paper / Join / write for it too!

I recently discovered Fitzrovia News after a friend gave me a copy. I was amazed to find out it is…read morewritten entirely by volunteers and people who live in Fitzrovia. What I like about the paper is that it doesn't pull its punches yet at the same time caters for a wider variety of tastes. It's one of the few community papers that takes a firm stance on things that matter to people living in central London. The paper has interviews with local celebrities, analysis of local political issues. It's not afraid to have a go at big business. It doesn't moan about them. It attacks them! The letters' page is full of opinions about anything and everything in Fitzrovia. If you live, work in or visit Fitzrovia, it's essential reading.

I read The Guardian everyday and have done ever since I was about 15. I love it and every other…read morepaper I've read since has been faintly disappointing. The paper has a left-wing slant, there's no use in denying it but that's fine because I have a left-wing slant too. It offers really great international coverage of politics as well as a long line of super investigative pieces like a recent one over about a month on corporate tax evasion. It's in a handy Berliner format similar to the SF Chronicle a bit of a cross between broadsheet and tabloid. It's also full colour and there's a daily Eyewitness photo that takes up the middle page spread that makes awesome wrapping paper or posters. As well as all this there's the brilliant Opinion section with my favourite columnist Poly Toynbee and a host of others including guest sections from people like David Cameron and Gordon Brown. On a Saturday the paper comes with the indespensible Guide full of nationwide listings for both events, TV and radio. There's also the daily G2 segment, half the size of the daily paper, with pieces on ethical living, women and a daily arts section (a real treat in an increasingly boring world) as well as TV and radio listings, a crossword and a comic. If you're in the UK and you've never done so before I urge you to go out and buy The Guardian as you'll never go back. If you're in the US seek out a copy of the Guardian Weekly (I got mine at Green Apple Books or the Booksmith on Haight).

The Guardian is part of this media group. The Guardian is a British daily newspaper. It was founded…read morein Manchester in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian. The name was changed to The Guardian in 1959 when they then moved to their headquarters in London. Whether you agree or disagree with the views of the press is up to you. I love historic media of any kind. This newspaper was geared towards the working class. I've definitely grown up in a working class environment and appreciate the struggle that this daily newspaper brings to the forefront. There's no doubt it's the most popular newspaper in the UK with millions of readers. Your time is valuable so what you spend your time reading is important. A favorite tag line is "The More You Know ". I find it educational to read different points of view in other countries. Four Stars for The Guardian.

The London Review of Books is a fortnightly publication which, surprisingly enough, examines new…read morebook releases in academic and literary fields. Key areas include literature, history, philosophy, art and drama. In addition it also features opinion pieces, political and social discussion, economic activity as well as various poems dotted throughout the magazine. A favourite amongst academics and the public, the London Review of Books provides some incredibly refreshing insights coupled with an excellent writing standard. Alan Bennett has called it, 'the liveliest, the most serious and also the most radical literary magazine we have.' I have been a subscriber to the London Review of Books for a couple of months and I am constantly amazed by the depth of research and the quality of writing that is poured into each publication. Each reslease provides you with provocative pieces that really make you sit up and pay attention. The best part of the London Review of Books is its ruthless analysis and criticism, there is no safe ground, no view that cannot be challenged and this is an important quality in a world that has almost given up caring.

As a fan of Architecture, Phaidon reports and prints some of the most interesting and extraordinary…read moremedia on the subject. Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava, and numerous other visionaries are covered in the arena. I sat next to the Director of the Architecture group from the UK at dinner recently and just struck up a conversation purely by chance. Certainly a fan having a serendipitous meeting with someone doing work I highly appreciate.

Located right opposite the British Museum, the Souvenir Press bookshop, is only dedicated in…read moreselling and specializing in books that are only published by Souvenir Press themselves, hence why the bookshop is titled "Souveniur Press Limited" The books you would find in here are either in-print and/or out-of-print, mint+ brand new, like new and even in second-hand used and old condition. Souvenir Press cover a wide variety of various subjects, from fiction to psychology, humour to current affairs and science. Whenever I visit the Souvenir Press bookshop, I always feel like I am going back in time. Feels very nostalgic for me whenever I go in here, but in a good way that is.

Like Jarndyce Antiquarian Bookshop's tatty friend, which I rather prefer. It's def a bit of a…read moreshambles inside. I found this info from a blog - In 1951, Ernest Hecht set up an independent UK publishing company called the Souvenir Press. Today, he's still running it, in its 56th year of operation (http://grumpyoldbookman.blogspot.com/2007/09/ernest-hecht-and-souvenir-press.html). Basically the guy sells and publishes weird and electic books - what is not to like?!?! And they are truly weird and eclectic. So if you're fed up of celeb autobiographies or Jamie's latest cook book, come here and find something interesting!

In the heart of Bloomsbury and just around the corner from the British Museum, The Swedenborg…read moreSociety bookshop and publishing house is still going strong - since 1810! Do something different. Drop in to find out about Emanuel Swedenborg; his radical ideas and influence on William Blake and countless other artists, philosophers, scientists and theologians.

This is probably a favourite, was a favourite!…read more Ending the scandal of MyGeneration's immediate call for publishing and publishers to learn from past and present, agents clearly rerouted local authority contracts as a result of inadequate time allocation which takes priority on this particular occasion. We press ahead and change the way our industry is now perceived by currently going a step further to supply further choice.

I've attended several courses here and have found it well organised. They run courses on charity…read morefunding and management, public speaking, networking, health and safety, and so much more besides. The building is pleasant and the training rooms comfortable. Buffet lunches, coffee and tea are usually provided at all-day courses. This organisation is an extremely valuable resource for charities and not-for-profit sector. It also has an excellent library facility of relevant publications. It's quite close to Euston Station.

LOVE this place!…read more I've been on two fundraising courses here and both have been fantastic. Great venue with very knowledgeable trainers. Both courses were really interactive and fun- I highly recommend the DSC if you work in the voluntary or charitable sector. They also have a library where they sell all their books, which are reasonably priced and VERY useful. I'm taking off one star for the food. Lunch and snacks are always included and they give you plenty and it's decent, but the sandwiches are always room temperature and I don't like that. Nothing tastes fresh, which freaks me out a tiny bit. Otherwise, this place is perfecto!

To any commuter, Shortlist, the free paper distributed on Thursdays a welcome distraction from the…read moresame old same old METRO ad filled stuff that we have all become to accustomed to. With interesting features, as well as the shortlists, the magazine normally gets to reside in my briefcase for te week and is read cover to cover over the 7 days .before the next one comes out.