Literature

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

People flocked to The Hold this weekend to meet the rebels from children's books many have known and loved. Pictured: Neil and Rowan Gibson reading Dirty Bertie

People flocked to The Hold this weekend to meet the rebels from children's books many have known and loved. Pictured: Neil and Rowan Gibson reading Dirty Bertie

Rebel with a cause! Children's book character exhibition at The Hold

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

Mike Brooks is returning to his hometown to celebrate the publication of the latest book in his fantasy trilogy, The God-King Chronicles

Mike Brooks is returning to his hometown to celebrate the publication of the latest book in his fantasy trilogy, The God-King Chronicles

Popular Ipswich business to interview local author at event

Sprites Primary Academy in Ipswich had a visit from award winning author Nate Wrey who launched his new book

Sprites Primary Academy in Ipswich had a visit from award winning author Nate Wrey who launched his new book

'Inspiring' visit from author at Ipswich school

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?

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

Events are planned across Suffolk's 44 libraries for Saturday.

Events are planned across Suffolk's 44 libraries for Saturday.

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

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

Adam Cullen, known as Adv, with his comics.

Adam Cullen, known as Adv, with his comics.

Inside the world of Adam the Pranker with Claydon cartoonist

Staff and pupils at the Beeches Community Primary School are pleased with the new additions.

Staff and pupils at the Beeches Community Primary School are pleased with the new additions.

Book grant to open children's world to more diversity in fiction

Ipswich dad James Jenkins has published his first novel Parochial Pigs

Ipswich dad James Jenkins has published his first novel Parochial Pigs

Ipswich plumber has book published after being rejected 20 times

Free recordable books and cards are now accessible through Suffolk Libraries

Free recordable books and cards are now accessible through Suffolk Libraries

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

Beverley Bowry has published Symphony Strange and the Amazing Annabatya de Vole with Matador/Troubador Publishing

Beverley Bowry has published Symphony Strange and the Amazing Annabatya de Vole with Matador/Troubador Publishing

Book in memory of daughter is published after years in a drawer

Pioneering pilot Edith Cook was the daughter of an Ipswich confectioner based in Foundation Street

Pioneering pilot Edith Cook was the daughter of an Ipswich confectioner based in Foundation Street

Ipswich daughter 'deserves full recognition' as first British woman pilot

Holbrook Academy English teacher, Vicky Ball, has written her first book, Powerless

Holbrook Academy English teacher, Vicky Ball, has written her first book, Powerless

Ipswich teacher pens gripping young adult novel

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

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

The Books for Schools campaign has launched

The Books for Schools campaign has launched

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

Three friends at St Margarets Primary School have formed a Black history book club. L-R Isla, A'niah and Jasmine.

Three friends at St Margarets Primary School have formed a Black history book club. L-R Isla, A'niah and Jasmine.

Friends join forces to launch black history book club at school

Children at The Willows Primary School in Ipswich got a special visit from children's author Ezra Hewing as part of a day with Suffolk MIND. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Children at The Willows Primary School in Ipswich got a special visit from children's author Ezra Hewing as part of a day with Suffolk MIND. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Ipswich pupils first to receive new Suffolk Mind story book

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

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

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

Dorien Brouwers from Eye with her new picture book Sail

Dorien Brouwers from Eye with her new picture book Sail

'Much-needed and uplifting message' in Eye author and illustrator's new book

Suffolk resident Emma Shercliff has just launched Suffolk's first literary agency Picture: Emma Shercliff

Suffolk resident Emma Shercliff has just launched Suffolk's first literary agency Picture: Emma Shercliff

Could this new Suffolk agency help you publish your first book?

The ruins of the Abbey of St Edmunds, which celebrates its 1000th anniversary in 2020 Picture: TOM SOPER

The ruins of the Abbey of St Edmunds, which celebrates its 1000th anniversary in 2020 Picture: TOM SOPER

Comic novel is inspired by Saint Edmund

Andrew Marsh, owner of Dial Lane books, is giving away 50 bundles of books to NHS and key workers. The bags include seven brilliant books to enjoy, including the book 'At the End of the Rainbow' by Vibeke Flatman Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Andrew Marsh, owner of Dial Lane books, is giving away 50 bundles of books to NHS and key workers. The bags include seven brilliant books to enjoy, including the book 'At the End of the Rainbow' by Vibeke Flatman Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Ipswich business to give away 50 free book bundles to key workers

President George W Bush awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to author Harper Lee in 2007, saying her novel To Kill a Mockingbird �has influenced the character of our country for the better� Picture: Eric Draper/George W. Bush

President George W Bush awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to author Harper Lee in 2007, saying her novel To Kill a Mockingbird �has influenced the character of our country for the better� Picture: Eric Draper/George W. Bush

BOOK QUIZ: Can you remember who wrote Fifty Shades of Grey?

'I take a disturbed character and put them into a humdrum situation. Then wind them up and see where they go'. Felixstowe author Iain Maitland Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

'I take a disturbed character and put them into a humdrum situation. Then wind them up and see where they go'. Felixstowe author Iain Maitland Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Suffolk author’s creepy thriller lands ‘mega’ TV deal

Juliet Blaxland last month, packing up after being told the property she has lived in for the past 12 years has to be demolished because of erosion Picture: Neil Didsbury

Juliet Blaxland last month, packing up after being told the property she has lived in for the past 12 years has to be demolished because of erosion Picture: Neil Didsbury

Who’s appearing at the Aldeburgh Literary Festival? See the line-up here

The Hadleigh Town Hall and Guildhall complex: A woman told author she believed shed seen a ghost there Picture: KEITH MINDHAM

The Hadleigh Town Hall and Guildhall complex: A woman told author she believed shed seen a ghost there Picture: KEITH MINDHAM

Is this really Suffolk’s most-haunted ‘high street’?

Part of the cover of the paperback version. 'I wrote Wakenhyrst to entertain, and I hope people don�t want to put it down, but it�s also to frighten them' Picture: HEAD OF ZEUS

Part of the cover of the paperback version. 'I wrote Wakenhyrst to entertain, and I hope people don�t want to put it down, but it�s also to frighten them' Picture: HEAD OF ZEUS

HALLOWEEN: How Suffolk inspired gothic thriller about witchcraft and demons

Northumberland. Knitting this bikini requires me to get to know my own body better. It will have to hug my curves The knitting of something that touches the genitals and breasts seems such an intimate act that I cannot imagine making a swimming costume

Northumberland. Knitting this bikini requires me to get to know my own body better. It will have to hug my curves The knitting of something that touches the genitals and breasts seems such an intimate act that I cannot imagine making a swimming costume

Esther’s written a book on knitting – and made a not-so-teenie polkadot bikini

Run by Bury St Edmunds Round Table, Hardwick F�te was opened by celebrities such as supermodel Sabrina (Norma Ann Sykes, pictured) and pop star Tom Jones (he came in 1965) Picture: COURTESY HARDWICK MANOR/AMBERLEY PUBLISHING

Run by Bury St Edmunds Round Table, Hardwick F�te was opened by celebrities such as supermodel Sabrina (Norma Ann Sykes, pictured) and pop star Tom Jones (he came in 1965) Picture: COURTESY HARDWICK MANOR/AMBERLEY PUBLISHING

New book ‘Lost Bury St Edmunds’. What shops and pubs do YOU miss?