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Simon Callow at Bishop's Stortford literary festival

Rating: 3

January 26th 2012

Words will be celebrated with style by a host of literary luminaries in Bishop’s Stortford in February.

The Witchtree Journals: Emily's Story

Rating: 3

January 25th 2012

When her granddaughter bemoaned a lack of good books to read, Diane Greene decided to take the bull by the horns and write one herself.

Perfect reads for children and teenagers

Rating: 2

December 21st 2011

As it’s nearly Christmas, we take a look at books perfect for the younger members of the family…

Lost in the Snow - the latest work by Leftwich author Mike Beddard

Rating: 3

December 20th 2011

A Leftwich author is hoping new technology can help rekindle his writing career WORDS BY PAUL MACKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS

The Book in You – A Memoir Group – join the club

December 13th 2011

Often thought about writing your memoirs, but never managed to get around to it? Well, this month’s featured club, The Book in You – A Memoir Group, which meets once a month in Guildford, could be just what you need to get you on your way...

Carol Birch - the Lancaster author shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize

Rating: 3

December 5th 2011

A Lancaster author’s life was turned upside down when she was shortlisted for our biggest literary prize. Sue Riley reports Main photography by Darren Andrews

The best books to buy this Christmas

Rating: 3

December 2nd 2011

We ask five authors for the best stocking-fillers and spine-chillers to give this Christmas

What I've been reading: Andrew Beale

Rating: 2

November 25th 2011

Andrew Beale, Managing Director of Beales Hotel, Hatfield, shares his latest three reads

Book Review: A Greater Love

Rating: 2

November 23rd 2011

A Greater Love by Olga Watkins from East Barnet

Book Review: The Women’s Institute

Rating: 3

November 22nd 2011

The Women’s Institute by Susan Cohen

Book Review: Police, Crime & 999

Rating: 3

November 21st 2011

Police, Crime & 999 by John Donoghue, Hertfordshire

Poppy Day novel raises remembrance funds

Rating: 2

November 11th 2011

A NEW novel entitled Poppy Day is helping to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

Book explores County Durham’s rich seam of history and legend

Rating: 3

October 28th 2011

Jo Haywood reports on a Durham author’s attempts to bring the region’s rich seam of history, lore and legend to a wider audience

Book review: To be someone

Rating: 2

October 21st 2011

An album by The Who had a huge impact for writer Peter Meadows as it formed the basis of his new book To Be Someone

Book review: The White Witch of Spiton and the Stones of Destiny

Rating: 3

October 21st 2011

Popular children’s author Tracey Rolfe continues her White Witch of Spiton series with her third book The Stones of Destiny...

Book review: David Gentleman’s Britain

Rating: 2

October 21st 2011

Artist and illustrator David Gentleman has travelled across Britain and Ireland looking for scenes which give each area its particular character...

Book Review: Tales from the front-line

Rating: 2

October 17th 2011

Patrick Hennessey’s book is an important piece of literature documenting his progression through Sandhurst, says Katie Jarvis

Guildford Book Festival - bestselling Surrey authors share their top reads

October 14th 2011

Autumn's arrival signals a time for leaves to fall and pages to turn in Surrey, as Guildford Book Festival brings the literary inclined to the fore in our county town

Miranda Sawyer - A life in books

Rating: 2

October 11th 2011

Miranda Sawyer grew up in Wilmslow is a journalist and broadcaster who is one of the patrons of the Manchester Literary festival which runs from October 10th to 23rd

Book review: The Last Flannelled Fool

Rating: 2

October 10th 2011

In his latest book, actor and writer Michael Simkins pitched up at Hove’s county ground during a nostalgic cricketing journey to see how the professional game was faring. He found it in unexpectedly good shape, as Adam Trimingham reveals