News & Events

Sangeeta Bhargava book signing in Harrow

1 February, 2012

Saturday 11 February, 11.00am – 2.00pm        WATERSTONE’S, HARROW Come and meet, Sangeeta Bhargava, author of the captivating debut The World Beyond – a love-story set in exotic India and the perfect gift this Valentine’s! She will be chatting to customers and signing copies her book at her local Waterstone’s 60-62 St. Ann’s Road, Harrow […]

Rebecca Tope speaking at Teign Valley Literary Supper

25 January, 2012

Thursday 1 March, 7.30pm                SHELDON Enjoy a talk, quiz and dinner and the Teign Valley Literary Supper! Rebecca Tope, author of the hugely popular Cotswold mystery series including the latest release, Deception in the Cotswolds, will be the pre-dinner speaker and the event will take place at Long Barn at Sheldon. Tickets can be obtained […]

Martin Edwards speaking at the Essex Book Festival

25 January, 2012

Wednesday 7 March, 7.45pm              WITHAM LIBRARY As part of the Essex Book Festival, crime-writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District mysteries, will be the guest speaker at the annual Dorothy L Sayers Society lecture, taking place at Witham Libray, 8 Newland Street  Witham, CM8 2AQ. For more […]

Catrin Collier speaking at LLanelli Library

25 January, 2012

Monday 5 March, 2.00pm    LLANELLI LIBRARY Come and meet Catrin Collier, author of Bobby’s Girl, who will be at the opening of the new Llanelli Library, Vaughan St  Llanelli, SA15 3AS. She will be talking about her books and answering any questions. For more information contact the library on 01554 773538.

Catrin Collier at Pontypridd Library

25 January, 2012

Tuesday 14 February, 5.00pm    PONTYPRIDD LIBRARY Come and meet Catrin Collier, author of Bobby’s Girl, who will be talking about Pontipridd and the historical aspects of her books at Pontypridd Library, Library Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2DY. This is part of the “Pontypridd – more than just a bridge” series of talks and for more information […]

Launch of The War of the Dragon Lady at Goldsboro Books

25 January, 2012

Thursday 9th February, 6.30pm     GOLDSBORO BOOKS, LONDON Come and and celebrate the launch of The War of the Dragon Lady, by John Wilcox – the latest in his acclaimed Fonthill series – at Goldsboro Books, 23-25, Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ. For more information call the bookshop on 0207 497 9230.

ALFIE HITS THE STAGE

11 January, 2012

The new theatre production of Bill Naughton’s most celebrated novel, Alfie, will be touring theatres across the country until the end of April.

Barnard hailed by US indie booksellers

18 December, 2011

Robert Barnard, veteran crime-writer and winner of the CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger, an award in recognition of a lifetime’s achievement in crime writing, has now been included in the American “Great Reads from Booksellers You Trust”, nominated by indie booksellers.

Meet & Greet with Cassandra Clark in Windsor

13 December, 2011

Come and meet Cassandra Clark, author of the acclaimed medieval mystery series featuring Abbess Hildegard of Meaux on Sunday 18th December, from 11am to 4pm at Waterstone’s in Windsor.

Julia Stoneham book signing at Totnes Library

1 December, 2011

Come and meet Julia Stoneham, author of the Land Girls trilogy, including the latest release, ‘Alice’s Girls’, who will be signing copies of her books at Totnes Library at 11am on Friday 9th December and Saturday 10th December.

Martin Edwards’ Murder Mystery in Newcastle

21 November, 2011

Saturday 26th November 5.15pm  THE LIT & PHIL At this year’s Newcastle Literary Festival, Martin Edwards presents the premiere of his enthralling and brain-teasing new interactive murder mystery event, Who Killed Sir Randolph? which is set in the 1920s. Members of the audience will have the chance to work out the solution to the mystery […]

Martin Edwards at The Newcastle Winter Book Festival

21 November, 2011

Saturday 26th November    1.00pm    THE LIT & PHIL Join the popular and successful crime-writer Martin Edwards, author of the Lake Distrct mystery series, at the Newcastle Winter Book Festival for a talk about the Queen of Crime and other fascinating detective novelists who flourished between the two world wars. His talk will let us into […]

Tania Crosse book signing in Plymouth

14 November, 2011

Come and meet author Tania Crosse who will be signing copies of her books, including her latest paperback Hope at Holly Cottage at Waterstone’s in Plymouth on Saturday 26th November, 11.00am – 2.00pm.

THE LAND GIRLS RETURN TO THE BBC

8 November, 2011

The third series of Land Girls, returns to BBC1 for another five episodes – broadcast every day this week at 2.10pm (but you can catch it on iplayer up to ten days after). If you still hanker for more once the series finishes, delve into Julia Stoneham’s Land Girl trilogy: Muddy Boots & Silk Stockings, The Girl at the Farmouse Gate and Alice’s Girls.

TEA WITH JACQUELINE WINSPEAR

1 November, 2011

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the hugely acclaimed Jacqueline Winspear, author of the New York Times bestselling Maisie Dobbs mystery series, as she visits the UK all the way from California.

Meet & Greet with Cassandra Clark in Bracknell

27 October, 2011

Saturday 12th November, 11.00am – 3.00 pm  WATERSTONE’S, BRACKNELL Don’t miss this chance to chat to author Cassandra Clark! She will be mingling with customers and signing copies of her medieval mystery series featuring Abbess Hildegard of Meaux, including her latest book The Law of Angels at Waterstone’s, 17 Stanley Walk, Bracknell RG12 1HA. For […]

CANCELLED – Cassandra Clark at Kirklees Libray

21 October, 2011

Tuesday 15th November, 7.30pm – 9.00pm         KIRKLEES LIBRARY PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Come and meet Cassandra Clark, author The Law of Angels, the latest in the medieval mystery series featuring Abbess Hildegard of Meaux.  She will be speaking on a historical crime panel and signing copies of her books at […]

Martin Edwards book signing in Grasmere

23 September, 2011

Saturday 22nd October, 4.00pm    SAM READ, GRASEMERE Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Sam Read, Broadgate House, Grasmere, LA22 9SY. For more information contact the bookshop on 015394 35374.

Martin Edwards book signing in Ambleside

23 September, 2011

Saturday 22nd October, 3.00pm    FRED HOLDSWORTH, AMBLESIDE Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Fred Holdsworth, Central Buildings, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS. For more information contact the bookshop on 01539 433388.

Martin Edwards book signing in Kendal

23 September, 2011

Saturday 22nd October, 1.00pm    WATERSTONE’S, KENDAL Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Waterstone’s, 7 Westmoreland Centre Kendal LA9 4LR. For more information contact the bookshop on  0843 290 8417.

Martin Edwards book signing in Lancaster

23 September, 2011

Saturday 22nd October, 11.00am    WATERSTONE’S, LANCASTER Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Waterstone’s, 4-6, Cornmarket, Marketgate, Lancaster LA1 1AL. For more information contact the bookshop on 01524 842561.