Books
Simon Callow at Bishop's Stortford literary festival
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 25th 2011
Andrew Beale, Managing Director of Beales Hotel, Hatfield, shares his latest three reads
Book Review: Police, Crime & 999
November 21st 2011
Police, Crime & 999 by John Donoghue, Hertfordshire
Poppy Day novel raises remembrance funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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