Books

Cambridge author David J Harrison publishes debut novel, Recursion

Published by The Book Guild Publishing on October 28, the novel is a thriller reminiscent of the works of Haruki Murakami and Steven King.

Cambridge author Maggie James’s memoir recalls life in 1980s Saudi Arabia

No Way Home: A Novelised Memoir is an occasionally harrowing semi-autobiographical novel based on the writer’s own experiences.

Cambridge author wins British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding

Waves Across the South: A New History of Revolution and Empire by Sujit Sivasundaram was praised for its ingenuity and meticulous research.

Cambridge author Rebecca Patterson publishes new book, Nursery? Not Today!

The book is specifically for children who may be anxious about starting nursery.

Cambridge patients’ fragmented memories inspire new book of poetry

The Rev Phil Sharkey launches Words to Remember – Poems Lost and Found today (October 7 - National Poetry Day).

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

The Body Coach is signing copies of his new children's book aimed at getting kids moving at Heffers Bookshop next week.

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

'The routine groping by the photocopier soon stopped after you elbowed them in the nuts a couple of times,' she says.

American West inspires new novel from Cambridgeshire author Susan Haven

The St Ives-based writer’s first novel is titled Wyoming Magic.

Hopes raised that Milton Road Library in Cambridge will be secure until 2064

Campaigners give a cautious welcome to the plans.

New book helps children learn about Cambridge while helping them to read

Cambridge Punting, by primary school teacher Pip Barber, is a beautifully illustrated picture book about punting, and its history in the city.

Historical detective novel by Cambridge lecturer explores the murky world of Victorian showmen

An astonishing tale discovered in a Victorian newspaper cutting was the inspiration for a new novel by Anglia Ruskin University’s Dr Mick Finlay.

New book explores the life of ‘greatest’ physicist and former Cambridge resident Lise Meitner

Until now, the life of Lise Meitner has been largely unknown but without her, history could have been very different.

Cambridge Shakespeare Festival: Holly takes on Puck whatever the weather

Former Comberton Village College student Holly Masters is enjoying the chance to take part in something that has become a local tradition.

ARU launches UK’s first bursary to improve diversity in children’s book illustration

The diversity of children’s book creators need to reflect that of society, says ARU.

Obituary: Gerd Browne - champion skier, owner of Browne’s Bookstore on Mill Road and mother of Anthony Browne MP

An adventurer and active member of the Buddhist community, Gerd died at 85 following a short illness.

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

Books

Cambridge author David J Harrison publishes debut novel, Recursion

Cambridge author Maggie James’s memoir recalls life in 1980s Saudi Arabia

Cambridge author Maggie James’s memoir recalls life in 1980s Saudi Arabia

Cambridge author wins British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding

Cambridge author wins British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding

Cambridge author Rebecca Patterson publishes new book, Nursery? Not Today!

Cambridge author Rebecca Patterson publishes new book, Nursery? Not Today!

Cambridge patients’ fragmented memories inspire new book of poetry

Cambridge patients’ fragmented memories inspire new book of poetry

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

American West inspires new novel from Cambridgeshire author Susan Haven

American West inspires new novel from Cambridgeshire author Susan Haven

Hopes raised that Milton Road Library in Cambridge will be secure until 2064

Hopes raised that Milton Road Library in Cambridge will be secure until 2064

New book helps children learn about Cambridge while helping them to read

New book helps children learn about Cambridge while helping them to read

Historical detective novel by Cambridge lecturer explores the murky world of Victorian showmen

Historical detective novel by Cambridge lecturer explores the murky world of Victorian showmen

New book explores the life of ‘greatest’ physicist and former Cambridge resident Lise Meitner

New book explores the life of ‘greatest’ physicist and former Cambridge resident Lise Meitner

Cambridge Shakespeare Festival: Holly takes on Puck whatever the weather

Cambridge Shakespeare Festival: Holly takes on Puck whatever the weather

ARU launches UK’s first bursary to improve diversity in children’s book illustration

ARU launches UK’s first bursary to improve diversity in children’s book illustration

Obituary: Gerd Browne - champion skier, owner of Browne’s Bookstore on Mill Road and mother of Anthony Browne MP

Obituary: Gerd Browne - champion skier, owner of Browne’s Bookstore on Mill Road and mother of Anthony Browne MP

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

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

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