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AUTHOR FRANCIS KING HAS PASSED AWAY
4 July, 2011
Former Allison & Busby author Francis King passed away on 3 July at the age of 88. He was the author of over 30 novels and many short stories, including ‘Ash on an Old Man’s Sleeve’, ‘Dead Letters’ and the short story collection ‘A Hand at the Shutter’.
THE PROVENCE CURE FOR THE BROKENHEARTED A TOP 20 BESTSELLER
1 July, 2011
Bridget Asher’s heart-warming, funny and poignant novel about family, love and the magic of summers in Provence, has hit the Small Publishers Bestseller’s list at n14.
Judith Cutler at the Kelmarsh Festival of Historical Literature
28 June, 2011
SUNDAY 17th JULY, 3.10pm – 4.10pm KELMARSH HALL ESTATE, NORTHAMPTON Come and celebrate the HWA inaugural Festival of Historical Literature and meet historical crime writers Judith Cutler (author of The Keeper of Secrets and Shadow of the Past), Andrew Taylor, Rory Clements and Mike Jecks who will be speaking on a panel entitled Crime and […]
Adrian Magson book signing in Moreton-on-Marsh
27 June, 2011
Saturday 16th July, 10.30am – approx 2.00pm COTSWOLD BOOKSTORE, MORETON-ON-MARSH Adrian Magson, author of the new Lucas Rocco crime series set in France in the 1960s will be mingling with customers and signing copies of his book Death on the Marais at the Cotswold Bookstore, 20 High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AF. For more information call […]
Edward Marston speaking at The Big Read in Newport
27 June, 2011
Wednesday 26th October, 10.30 a.m. RIVERFRONT THEATRE, NEWPORT As part of The Big Read, come and listen to the master of historical fiction, Edward Marston, as he talks about his work and signs copies of his books at the Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, Gwent NP20 1HG. He is the author of the bestselling Railway Detective […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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