Edward Marston & Judith Cutler speaking in York

27 June, 2011

Wednesday 10th August, 7.00pm                EXPLORE ACOMB LIBRARY, YORK As part of the Big City Read in York, husband and wife crime duo Edward Marston and Judith Cutler will be giving a talk and signing copies of their books at Explore Acomb Library, Learning Centre, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BZ. For more information call the […]

Edward Marston & Judith Cutler speaking in Cirencester

27 June, 2011

Friday 15th July, 7.00pm     Brewery Arts Centre, Cirencester Celebrate Oxfam Book Fortnight with Edward Marston, Judith Cutler and Russell James who will be speaking at The Brewery Art Centre, Cricklade Street, Cirencester GL7 1JH. For more info call 01285 657 181. Proceeds in aid of Oxfam.

Bodies in the Bookshop 2011, Cambridge

23 June, 2011

Tuesday 19th July, 6pm        HEFFERS, CAMBRIDGE Come and mingle with new and established crime writers over a glass of wine to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the annual crime fiction extravaganza, Bodies in the Bookshop, at Heffers, 20 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TY (proudly sponsored by A&B this year). Authors attending include Zoë Sharp, […]

Knight, Patriot, Physician & Man of Letters…

20 June, 2011

A friend who is searching for a unique name for her baby, has decided to eschew the usual baby name books, and instead decided on a slightly less conventional approach: visiting graveyards for inspiration! When visiting the The New Forest last weekend, she convinced me to accompany her on one of her graveyard visits, her […]

THE GOD OF THE HIVE A TOP 20 BESTSELLER

17 June, 2011

Laurie R King’s latest release in her hugely acclaimed Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series has hit the UK Small Publishers Bestsellers List at n15. The God of the Hive is the 10th book in the series.

The A&B should-be-reading holiday reads

16 June, 2011

I spent last week lazing away on holiday. I know, lucky me, but one day back in the office and it feels like I never left. I think the tan faded as soon as I saw my inbox. But back to the holiday. In an effort to switch off I did as little as possible, […]

Sangeeta Bhargava book signing in Harrow

15 June, 2011

Saturday 30th July, 11.00am – 3.00pm    WATERSTONE’S, HARROW Come and meet local author Sangeeta Bhargava who will be signing copies of her debut novel The World Beyond (a moving love story set in Lucknow, India, during the Sepoy Mutiny) at Waterstone’s, 60-62 St Ann’s Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 1JX. For more information call the bookshop […]

NATIONAL CRIME WRITING WEEK KICKS OFF

13 June, 2011

This week will see a host of events happening around the country as part of the CWA’s National Crime Writing Week. See what events are going on in your area!

Alanna Knight speaking at Orkney Library

9 June, 2011

Thursday 23rd June, 1.00pm – 2.00pm    ORKNEY LIBRARY, KIRKWALL Crime-writer Alanna Knight will be speaking about her work and signing copies of her latest book set in Orkney, The Seal King Murders, at Orkney Libray, 44 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AG Orkney. For more information call the library on 01856 873166. She will also be […]

Adrian Magson book signing in Banbury

8 June, 2011

Saturday 11 June, 11.00am – 2.00pm (approx)  WATERSTONE’S, BANBURY Come and meet crime-writer Adrian Magson, author of Death on the Marais (the first book in the new Lucas Rocco series) who will be mingling with customers and signing copies of his books at Waterstone’s, 32/33 Castle Quay Centre, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5UN. For more info […]

An Audience with June Francis at Meadows Library (Maghull)

7 June, 2011

Tuesday 28th June, 1.00pm            MEADOWS LIBRARY, MAGHULL Acclaimed Liverpool saga writer, June Francis, will be taking part in a Q&A and signing copies of her book, including her latest release, Sunshine and Showers, at Meadows LIbrary, Hall Lane, Maghull, L31 7BB. TIckets £3 (including tea/cofee and biscuits). For more information call the library on 0151 […]

POSTPONED! Catrin Collier book signing in Carmarthen

7 June, 2011

Saturday 16th July, 11.00am – 3.00pm   WATERSTONE’S, CARMARTHEN POSTPONED! NEW DATE TBC Come and meet author Catrin Collier, who will be signing copies of her new book, Bobby’s Girl, and chatting to customers at Waterstone’s, 14/15 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1PR. For more information call the bookshop on 029 2039 0088.

POSTPONED! Catrin Collier book signing in Cardiff

7 June, 2011

Saturday 9th July, 12noon – 2.00pm          WHSMITH, CARDIFF  POSTPONED! NEW DATE TBC Come and meet author Catrin Collier, who will be signing copies of her new book, Bobby’s Girl, and chatting to customers at WHSmith, 83-85 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2NX. For more information call the bookshop on 029 2039 0088.

Catrin Collier book signing in Swansea

7 June, 2011

Saturday 2nd July, 12noon – 2.00pm             WHSMITH, SWANSEA Come and meet author Catrin Collier, who will be signing copies of her new book, Bobby’s Girl, and chatting to customers at WHSmith, 7 The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3QW. For more information call the bookshop on 01792 461531.

Catrin Collier book signing in Abergavenny

7 June, 2011

Saturday 25th June, 12noon – 2.00pm             WATERSTONE’S, ABERGAVENNY Come and meet author Catrin Collier, who will be signing copies of her new book, Bobby’s Girl, and chatting to customers at Waterstone’s,4a High Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5RY. For more information call the bookshop on    01873 859886.

Catrin Collier book signing in Swansea

7 June, 2011

Thursday 23rd June, 12noon – 2.00pm             WATERSTONE’S, SWANSEA Come and meet author Catrin Collier, who will be signing copies of her new book, Bobby’s Girl, and chatting to customers at Waterstone’s, The Old Carlton Cinema, 17 Oxford St, Swansea,SA1 3AG. For more information call the bookshop on 0843 290 8627.

Catrin Collier speaking at Pontypridd Library

7 June, 2011

Tuesday 21st June, 5.00pm-7.00pm             PONTYPRIDD LIBRARY Catrin Collier, author of Bobby’s Girl, will be giving a talk and signing copies of her book at  Pontypridd Library, Library Road, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan. For more information contact the library on 01443 486 850.

Adrian Magson book signing in Aylesbury

7 June, 2011

Saturday 6th August, 10.30am    WATERSTONE’S, AYLESBURY Come and Meet crime-writer Adrian Magson, author of the captivating new Lucas Rocco series set in France, who will be signing copies of his book Death on the Marais, at Waterstone’s, 31-33, Friar’s Square Shopping Centre, Aylesbury HP20 2SP. For more information call 0843 290 8121.

An appetite for books

6 June, 2011

Working in publishing, it’s safe to assume that my love affair with books has been a long-standing one. From a very early age, I devoured every book that was made available to me. I was on first name terms with the ladies at my local library and read, borrowed and stole (from my parents’ shelves) […]

BITE CLUB IS A N.1 CHILDREN’S BESTSELLER

3 June, 2011

The latest release in the Morganville Vampire series has hit n.1 on the Small Publishers Children’s Bestsellers List, following in the steps of the previous novel, Ghost Town, which also hit the top spot.

Victorian Murder Mystery Evening in Douglas

26 May, 2011

Saturday 25th June, 7.30pm NOBLES PARK PAVILLION, DOUGLAS Here’s a chance to see your Lake District mystery author doing something a little bit different… Come and enjoy an evening performance of Martin Edwards’ terrific Victorian Murder Mystery: Who Killed George Hargrave. There will also be a Q&A between Martin and local Manx Radio presenter Bob […]