Books published by New Writing North

London, 2022. As the world struggles in an endless heatwave, nineteen-year-old Luke Spargo believes he alone understands what's really happening to the sun. But Luke's childhood demons are closing in; with the arrival of turbulent Fee, the precarious balance of his life shifts irrevocably, and Luke must pay a terrible price to protect his secrets.

This informative, accessible exploration of Geordie examines the origins of the dialect and its European roots. It includes a glossary of words along with features on Geordie songs, Brown Ale, Border Reivers, Geordie surnames, keelmen and local food. In addition the book examines the two main theories that explain the term Geordie.