Literature

Thomas Dolby is coming to Aldeburgh Bookshop

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80s pop legend turned author to visit Aldeburgh Bookshop to share his new book

Felixstowe Book Festival is returning

Felixstowe Book Festival is returning

Best-selling authors to descend on Felixstowe for popular book festival

Books by Roald Dahl have been rewritten to cater for the sensitivities of modern audiences

Books by Roald Dahl have been rewritten to cater for the sensitivities of modern audiences

Rishi Sunak condemns editing Roald Dahl's books to remove 'offensive' language

Leon McAvoy, the author of the book called A boy from the Valleys

Leon McAvoy, the author of the book called A boy from the Valleys

Suffolk author publishes book detailing his grandparents 'amazing' love story

A reading enthusiast will be donning Victorian dress for a seven-hour Dickens readathon in Woodbridge Thoroughfare this weekend.

A reading enthusiast will be donning Victorian dress for a seven-hour Dickens readathon in Woodbridge Thoroughfare this weekend.

Charity Fundraiser

Great Expectations for man embarking on seven-hour Dickens readathon

Lily Hammond launched volume 2 of her inspirational women of colour book series, Activists, at Dial Lane Books in Ipswich

Lily Hammond launched volume 2 of her inspirational women of colour book series, Activists, at Dial Lane Books in Ipswich

'It's about representation': Debenham artist on her latest book

A local author has released the third book in his series of fantastical children's novels set in Suffolk.

A local author has released the third book in his series of fantastical children's novels set in Suffolk.

'A fun, joint family effort' - Suffolk park continues to inspire author

EACH Social Media and Digital Communications Coordinator Lois Livoti with a ‘Free Books for Kids’ poster.

EACH Social Media and Digital Communications Coordinator Lois Livoti with a ‘Free Books for Kids’ poster.

Free reads for young bookworms this summer

Retired firefighter Dave Collins has now turned his hand to releasing children's books which feature his grandchildren and beloved dog as main characters.

Retired firefighter Dave Collins has now turned his hand to releasing children's books which feature his grandchildren and beloved dog as main characters.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Retired firefighter releases fantastical children's books

Royalties from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz CBE's new children's book will be going to family support charity Home-Start in Suffolk.

Royalties from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz CBE's new children's book will be going to family support charity Home-Start in Suffolk.

Charity Fundraiser

Anthony Horowitz donates book royalties to Suffolk family support charity

Awards for the Book Mastermind final. Winners, contestants, and members of the Suffolk Book League.

Awards for the Book Mastermind final. Winners, contestants, and members of the Suffolk Book League.

University of Suffolk

Who came out on top at the Book Mastermind Final 2022?

Premadonna festival friends exploring the site at the food museum.

Premadonna festival friends exploring the site at the food museum.

'Bulletproof' singer La Roux to headline Stowmarket festival

A scene from a previous author talk at the 'Slaughter in Southwold' crime writing festival in 2016.

A scene from a previous author talk at the 'Slaughter in Southwold' crime writing festival in 2016.

Leading crime writers to hit town as Slaughter festival returns

Jules Button has found a buyer for Woodbridge Emporium

Jules Button has found a buyer for Woodbridge Emporium

Buyer found for popular Suffolk book shop

New Library facilities at Home Farm School

New Library facilities at Home Farm School

House builder's gifts to help school libraries' revamp

Aviation author and historian Ian McLachlan.

Aviation author and historian Ian McLachlan.

Popular historian's new role on Sky TV series

Poppy, Herbie, Lexie, Mimi, Fred and Edward at Otley School, which won top prize in our Books for Schools initiative

Poppy, Herbie, Lexie, Mimi, Fred and Edward at Otley School, which won top prize in our Books for Schools initiative

Schools in Suffolk receive hundreds of books thanks to our initiative

Ipswich Library in the town centre could be upgraded

Ipswich Library in the town centre could be upgraded

Pose on a Victorian toilet, music and more set for Suffolk Libraries Day

Michael Steward has released his debut thriller novel called Harvest

Michael Steward has released his debut thriller novel called Harvest

Crime journalist releases debut thriller novel

Dozens of books have been hidden across the Suffolk towns of Debenham and Stowmarket

Dozens of books have been hidden across the Suffolk towns of Debenham and Stowmarket

Suffolk County Council

Trust hides 50 books across Suffolk towns

Andrew Marsh of Dial Lane Books has chosen local artist Kieran Page to design his owl for the Big Hoot Trail PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

Andrew Marsh of Dial Lane Books has chosen local artist Kieran Page to design his owl for the Big Hoot Trail PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

'Parliament of owls' delivered ahead of Big Hoot trail

Eli Chmelik, 11, who has set the Guinness World Record for identifying the most Harry Potter characters from quotes from the Harry Potter films in one minute, at his home in Manningtree, Essex.

Eli Chmelik, 11, who has set the Guinness World Record for identifying the most Harry Potter characters from quotes from the Harry Potter films in one minute, at his home in Manningtree, Essex.

11-year-old sets record for most Harry Potter characters named in a minute

Popular crime author Mark Dawson, who hails from Lowestoft, has launched a new series of mysterious and exciting adventures centring around the After-School Detective Club.

Popular crime author Mark Dawson, who hails from Lowestoft, has launched a new series of mysterious and exciting adventures centring around the After-School Detective Club.

Best-selling Lowestoft author releasing first children's book set on east coast

Richard Osman's debut novel was the most-borrowed physical book and eBook among Suffolk library users

Richard Osman's debut novel was the most-borrowed physical book and eBook among Suffolk library users

Which books were borrowed most at Suffolk libraries in 2021?

Suffolk Libraries are excited to be welcoming customers back safely inside

Suffolk Libraries are excited to be welcoming customers back safely inside

Recordable greetings cards can 'bring a little joy' to library users

Treasure Chest books in Felixstowe is one of the oldest and most loved in the tow, but is now at risk of closure.

Treasure Chest books in Felixstowe is one of the oldest and most loved in the tow, but is now at risk of closure.

Beloved bookshop makes cuts to hours after hit to trade

Henry Blofeld will be signing copies of his newest book in Halesworth

Henry Blofeld will be signing copies of his newest book in Halesworth

Henry Blofeld to visit Halesworth for book signing

Artist Lily Hammond has created a colouring book highlighting inspirational women of colour

Artist Lily Hammond has created a colouring book highlighting inspirational women of colour

Inspirational women of colour book created by Debenham artist

Southwold, with its distinctive lighthouse is one of the most beautiful towns on the Suffolk coast and will be hosting the Way With Words literary festival from November 4-8

Southwold, with its distinctive lighthouse is one of the most beautiful towns on the Suffolk coast and will be hosting the Way With Words literary festival from November 4-8

Way With Words literary festival returns to Southwold this November

Richard Moffat, right, of Poor Richard's Books in Felixstowe, which is closing, and Garry O'Malley of Grooveyard Records, which is taking on the store

Richard Moffat, right, of Poor Richard's Books in Felixstowe, which is closing, and Garry O'Malley of Grooveyard Records, which is taking on the store

Well-known Felixstowe bookseller to retire and hand over to vinyl store

Sports journalist Michael Bacon has penned his debut thriller novel called 38 Sleeps

Sports journalist Michael Bacon has penned his debut thriller novel called 38 Sleeps

Archant sports journalist releases debut thriller novel

Stars of stage and screen will be helping pupils in Leiston

Stars of stage and screen will be helping pupils in Leiston

How you can win thousands of pounds of books for your school

Tianna Okechukwu, from Copdock, was 10 when she wrote Hamsters Don't Get Lost, They Go On Adventures.

Tianna Okechukwu, from Copdock, was 10 when she wrote Hamsters Don't Get Lost, They Go On Adventures.

Meet Tianna, Suffolk's youngest author

David Howden with his daughter Katelyn on the bridge at East Town Park, in Haverhill, which is illustrated in Mr Howden's latest book.

David Howden with his daughter Katelyn on the bridge at East Town Park, in Haverhill, which is illustrated in Mr Howden's latest book.

'Hidden gems' – Suffolk parks feature in new book

Maureen Crisp (pictured) from Sudbury has teamed up with her friend Angela Davis to create a book about cats called Feline Fine!

Maureen Crisp (pictured) from Sudbury has teamed up with her friend Angela Davis to create a book about cats called Feline Fine!

Mutual love of cats celebrated in new illustrated book

Former commando and college lecturer Terry Barnes finished his autobiography during lockdown

Former commando and college lecturer Terry Barnes finished his autobiography during lockdown

Former commando-turned teacher pens tell-all book about his life

Some of those at the Primadonna Festival in 2019

Some of those at the Primadonna Festival in 2019

Primadonna Festival is almost here - reaching out to inspire community

Connor is star reader of the month at Stanton Community Primary School

Connor is star reader of the month at Stanton Community Primary School

Star reader Connor overcomes dyslexia

Carl Martson's new book takes a trip down memory lane when he covered Ipswich Town and Colchester United

Carl Martson's new book takes a trip down memory lane when he covered Ipswich Town and Colchester United

Ipswich Town FC

Plenty of Ipswich Town memories in this new book

Pupils from Ranelagh Primary School were in their element choosing books after they won £250 to spend at an independent bookshop. Oscar chose Harry Potter.

Pupils from Ranelagh Primary School were in their element choosing books after they won £250 to spend at an independent bookshop. Oscar chose Harry Potter.

Little readers win voucher to buy books in Ipswich

Victoria Fenn's first novel '12 Months to I Do' has been published by Pegasus Publishers

Victoria Fenn's first novel '12 Months to I Do' has been published by Pegasus Publishers

Ipswich endometriosis patient and novelist to do first book signing

Ipswich author Cat Weldon's debut novel, How to be a Hero, was published by Macmillan Children's Books

Ipswich author Cat Weldon's debut novel, How to be a Hero, was published by Macmillan Children's Books

How drama teacher quit her day job after securing a book deal

Victoria Fenn's first novel '12 Months to I Do' has been published by Pegasus Publishers

Victoria Fenn's first novel '12 Months to I Do' has been published by Pegasus Publishers

Ipswich novelist's first book keeps getting sold out online

Jeanette Hewitt's new book is called The Life She Wants

Jeanette Hewitt's new book is called The Life She Wants

Felixstowe author sells 100,000 copies and gets three-book deal

Funmi Akinriboya, founder of the BME Suffolk Support Group, has started a youth library

Funmi Akinriboya, founder of the BME Suffolk Support Group, has started a youth library

'Representation matters' youth library celebrates black stories and authors

Meg Reid, director of Felixstowe Book Festival, which is returning on the last weekend in June

Meg Reid, director of Felixstowe Book Festival, which is returning on the last weekend in June

Felixstowe Book Festival to return in June

Suffolk Libraries will be offering some limited services from their buildings next week

Suffolk Libraries will be offering some limited services from their buildings next week

Visits need to be booked at some Suffolk libraries

Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Mental health charity looks to give free books to thousands of children

Prof Hermione Lee who launches Cut Conversations with a discussion about her new biography of Sir Tom Stoppard

Prof Hermione Lee who launches Cut Conversations with a discussion about her new biography of Sir Tom Stoppard

The Cut launches online literary evenings

Charlie Haylock is re-launching his 'Sloightly on th' Huh!' Suffolk phrase book after the success of The Dig film

Charlie Haylock is re-launching his 'Sloightly on th' Huh!' Suffolk phrase book after the success of The Dig film

Charlie Haylock relaunches Sloightly on th' Huh! book after The Dig success

Best-selling novelist and TV scriptwriter Anthony Horowitz will be answering your questions as part of the Suffolk Libraries Book Festival in March

Best-selling novelist and TV scriptwriter Anthony Horowitz will be answering your questions as part of the Suffolk Libraries Book Festival in March

Suffolk libraries host meet the authors online book festival

Ros Green, director of the Essex Book Festival, with author Sarah Perry. The pair will be discussing Essex Girls at the launch of the 2021 Festival in June

Ros Green, director of the Essex Book Festival, with author Sarah Perry. The pair will be discussing Essex Girls at the launch of the 2021 Festival in June

Essex Book Festival will be going ahead this summer

Caroline Langrishe as Charlotte Cavendish and Ian McShane in the TV series Lovejoy which celebrates 35 years since it first appeared on our screens

Caroline Langrishe as Charlotte Cavendish and Ian McShane in the TV series Lovejoy which celebrates 35 years since it first appeared on our screens

Memories of Lovejoy: East Anglia's TV classic

Author Marian Keyes will be responding to readers' questions as part of her 'at home' interviews available through the Ipswich Regent

Author Marian Keyes will be responding to readers' questions as part of her 'at home' interviews available through the Ipswich Regent

Ipswich Regent offers live 'at home' interviews with celebrity authors