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New Peterdown novel inspired by Cambridge United’s ‘golden era’

Described as “an epic social satire, full of comedy, character and anarchic radicalism,” the book is by Cambridge-born writer David Annand.

Campaigners protest against £2.9m sale of reopened Milton Road Library

They are calling for its future to be safeguarded.

Paige Toon interview: I love writing from the back of my campervan

Cambridge author Paige Toon is publishing her latest novel this week after a research trip to Yorkshire where she fall in love with the landscape.

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

Available now, Circle Walker was also written as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

New book ‘Cambridge Punting’ by Pip Barber is now on sale

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Publisher go-ahead for local author’s trio of books set on royal Sandringham estate

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Led by composer and artist Emily Peasgood, the project tells stories from the many communities in and around the area.

‘Crude Britannia was a road trip to explore deindustrialisation and climate breakdown’

Co-author Terry Macalister on a five-year project on the effect of big oil on the UK

Lida Kindersley: a life engraved in stone

After falling in love at first sight with an artist who would be a mentor and her husband, Lida Kindersley has dedicated her life to letter cutting.

‘Crude Britannia’: A Big Oil painting of the lies that wrecked the planet

Cambridge journalist co-author’s new book is startling exposé of the fossil fuel era

New book, Apparitions of East Anglia, delves into region’s hidden folklore

Author, artist, software designer, lover of the outdoors and all-round folklore enthusiast, Chris Spalton, wrote the book during lockdown.

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge’s historic streets and hidden passages have long inspired stories of mystery and intrigue.

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

The book explores, among other things, what the world’s governments can learn from the private sector.

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

On World Book Day, some good news for independent stores – customers have raised over £1m to support local traders

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

The presenter, broadcaster and author is on air two mornings a week.

Jeffrey Archer rescues swan in Grantchester

The novelist came to the rescue of the swan last week after it had wandered into the middle of a busy road.

Cambridge author's book explains the menstrual cycle in a way that children can understand

Elizabeth Peck's book Why Does Mummy’s Tummy Hurt? has helped her young daughter understand the menstrual cycle.

The soul-searching refugee author who wants an Earth Government to end war

Ageed Murad discusses his harrowing pre-UK life story and vision for the future outlined in ‘Me, You and the Next Generations’

Audiobook offers glimpse into Jane’s life of love and loss

Cambridge author’s epic tale of caring for son David in Nepal

Cambridgeshire author’s new book offers a reason to smile

Jake and the Unexpected Smile is a delightful children’s tale written and illustrated by Kim Temple.

Cambridge author Dr Michelle Tempest says we shouldn’t fear AI

Cambridge doctor and author Michelle Tempest argues in her new book that we shouldn’t be scared of artificial intelligence.

Books

New Peterdown novel inspired by Cambridge United’s ‘golden era’

Campaigners protest against £2.9m sale of reopened Milton Road Library

Campaigners protest against £2.9m sale of reopened Milton Road Library

Paige Toon interview: I love writing from the back of my campervan

Paige Toon interview: I love writing from the back of my campervan

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

New book by Cambridge author Phillip Brown highlights the plight of Native Americans

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

Cambridge Children’s Books publisher goes full-time ‘to make dreams come true’

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Zaffre signs Ellee Seymour for royal series set in WW1

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

Hear how North Cambridge has been represented through song and verse

‘Crude Britannia was a road trip to explore deindustrialisation and climate breakdown’

‘Crude Britannia was a road trip to explore deindustrialisation and climate breakdown’

Lida Kindersley: a life engraved in stone

Lida Kindersley: a life engraved in stone

‘Crude Britannia’: A Big Oil painting of the lies that wrecked the planet

‘Crude Britannia’: A Big Oil painting of the lies that wrecked the planet

New book, Apparitions of East Anglia, delves into region’s hidden folklore

New book, Apparitions of East Anglia, delves into region’s hidden folklore

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Cambridge the setting for author Bonnie MacBird’s fourth Sherlock Holmes novel

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

Professor Jaideep Prabhu of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his new book

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

Bookshop.org ecommerce platform is ‘saviour’ for The Book Warren in Willingham

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

Interview: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Louise Hulland

Jeffrey Archer rescues swan in Grantchester

Jeffrey Archer rescues swan in Grantchester

Cambridge author's book explains the menstrual cycle in a way that children can understand

Cambridge author's book explains the menstrual cycle in a way that children can understand

The soul-searching refugee author who wants an Earth Government to end war

The soul-searching refugee author who wants an Earth Government to end war

Audiobook offers glimpse into Jane’s life of love and loss

Audiobook offers glimpse into Jane’s life of love and loss

Cambridgeshire author’s new book offers a reason to smile

Cambridgeshire author’s new book offers a reason to smile

Cambridge author Dr Michelle Tempest says we shouldn’t fear AI

Cambridge author Dr Michelle Tempest says we shouldn’t fear AI

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