Books

Debut book from Cambridge-based author Amanda Ryder seeks to help women with menopause

The degree-qualified nutritionist’s book tackles subjects such as weight gain, gut health, the Asian approach, and hormone replacement therapy.

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

Bottom Forever: Memories of a cult comedy classic is, as far as I know, the first book to ever be written about popular ’90s comedy series Bottom.

David Mitchell reads extracts from his new book and takes questions from the audience at Ely Cathedral

It was the third time the actor, comedian and writer had appeared at the cathedral to discuss a book.

Highlights of the Cambridge Literary Festival 2023: From Sophie Hannah to Curtis Sittenfeld

Look out for a series of fascinating talks.

Uche’s book describes her journey to allergy-free family life

‘Thrive, Allergy Free – A Journey to a Life Unlimited by Food Allergies’ by AstraZeneca scientist.

Author Lindsay Jacob’s new novel The Fenland Spell is Anglo Saxon murder mystery

The Cambridge-born writer’s work has been compared to Ellis Peters, author of the Cadfael books.

Manni Coe interview: ‘How I brought my brother back to life’

Alex Spencer hears a remarkable stories of two brothers, ahead of Cambridge Literary Festival.

Author Ellee Seymour tells untold tale of royal station in The Royal Station Master’s Daughters at War

This new historical novel is the second in an ambitious trilogy set during the First World War.

Psychological thriller On That Day centres on the unthinkable happening in the Fens

The book is author EA Parker’s first published novel.

It’s a kind of magic for Cambridge author John Phelps

The writer and retired journalist has had a collection of short stories published titled A Kind of Magic.

Rory Clement’s Cambridge spy Tom Wilde returns in The English Führer

The book is the latest novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author and former Fleet Street journalist.

Cambridge Literary Festival celebrates 20 years with celebrity line-up

Jon Snow, Andrew Marr, Jack Monroe, Pattie Boyd, Carol Ann Duffy and Maggie O’Farrell will feature.

The Vulcan Who Got into Print: a new whodunnit by Cambridge author John Phelps

The novel is set in a provincial newspaper office – a setting with which John is very familiar.

‘Locating Trollope’ written and painted by Cambridge fan and trustee

Pamela Barrell explores legacy of prolific writer who also invested the postbox

City bookseller’s guide to Cambridge-inspired books for Christmas 2022

Amy Crawford, of Waterstones, has a sackful of ideas for us.

City quizmaster Frank Paul back with new Christmas-themed book

The series 13 champion of TV’s Only Connect also supplies the Cambridge Independent’s festive quiz each year.

Fear of Light: A story of photophobia that haunts a village community

The novel, based on a true story, comes from the pen of successful author and University of Cambridge PhD Julietta Harvey.

Cambridge author exhumes Irish Famine and details a financial crisis still relevant today

Economic historian Charles Read considers the impact of a familiar-sounding Westminster squabble in epic ‘Great Famine’ study

Husband and wife authors Kate and Greg Mosse reveal their literary secrets

We spoke to them both about their new works ahead of their Cambridge Literary Festival appearance.

Win tickets to Cambridge Literary Festival lunch, dinner or afternoon tea with leading writers

The events will be held at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge.

George Monbiot: Farming is the number one threat to the planet - and we must switch to food produced by bacteria

The environmental campaigner says it will be curtains for humanity unless we change.

Books

Debut book from Cambridge-based author Amanda Ryder seeks to help women with menopause

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

Bottom Forever: My book on a classic British sitcom

David Mitchell reads extracts from his new book and takes questions from the audience at Ely Cathedral

David Mitchell reads extracts from his new book and takes questions from the audience at Ely Cathedral

Highlights of the Cambridge Literary Festival 2023: From Sophie Hannah to Curtis Sittenfeld

Highlights of the Cambridge Literary Festival 2023: From Sophie Hannah to Curtis Sittenfeld

Uche’s book describes her journey to allergy-free family life

Uche’s book describes her journey to allergy-free family life

Author Lindsay Jacob’s new novel The Fenland Spell is Anglo Saxon murder mystery

Author Lindsay Jacob’s new novel The Fenland Spell is Anglo Saxon murder mystery

Manni Coe interview: ‘How I brought my brother back to life’

Manni Coe interview: ‘How I brought my brother back to life’

Author Ellee Seymour tells untold tale of royal station in The Royal Station Master’s Daughters at War

Author Ellee Seymour tells untold tale of royal station in The Royal Station Master’s Daughters at War

Psychological thriller On That Day centres on the unthinkable happening in the Fens

Psychological thriller On That Day centres on the unthinkable happening in the Fens

It’s a kind of magic for Cambridge author John Phelps

It’s a kind of magic for Cambridge author John Phelps

Rory Clement’s Cambridge spy Tom Wilde returns in The English Führer

Rory Clement’s Cambridge spy Tom Wilde returns in The English Führer

Cambridge Literary Festival celebrates 20 years with celebrity line-up

Cambridge Literary Festival celebrates 20 years with celebrity line-up

The Vulcan Who Got into Print: a new whodunnit by Cambridge author John Phelps

The Vulcan Who Got into Print: a new whodunnit by Cambridge author John Phelps

‘Locating Trollope’ written and painted by Cambridge fan and trustee

‘Locating Trollope’ written and painted by Cambridge fan and trustee

City bookseller’s guide to Cambridge-inspired books for Christmas 2022

City bookseller’s guide to Cambridge-inspired books for Christmas 2022

City quizmaster Frank Paul back with new Christmas-themed book

City quizmaster Frank Paul back with new Christmas-themed book

Fear of Light: A story of photophobia that haunts a village community

Fear of Light: A story of photophobia that haunts a village community

Cambridge author exhumes Irish Famine and details a financial crisis still relevant today

Cambridge author exhumes Irish Famine and details a financial crisis still relevant today

Husband and wife authors Kate and Greg Mosse reveal their literary secrets

Husband and wife authors Kate and Greg Mosse reveal their literary secrets

Win tickets to Cambridge Literary Festival lunch, dinner or afternoon tea with leading writers

Win tickets to Cambridge Literary Festival lunch, dinner or afternoon tea with leading writers

George Monbiot: Farming is the number one threat to the planet - and we must switch to food produced by bacteria

George Monbiot: Farming is the number one threat to the planet - and we must switch to food produced by bacteria

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