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Bewilderment by Richard Powers.

Our young persons book this week is Bewilderment by Richard Powers

This Woven Kingdom is our adult book of the week.

This Woven Kingdom is our adult book of the week.

Our adult book this week is This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

Taste by Stanley Tucci.

Taste by Stanley Tucci.

Adult Book Review: Taste by Stanley Tucci

Students at Peckover Primary School in Wisbech with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

Students at Peckover Primary School in Wisbech with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

MP's seventh Read to Succeed campaign a huge success

Historian Mike Rouse

Historian Mike Rouse

Mike Rouse: A lifetime's passion for books and literature

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

'It's good to be back' - Literati enjoy Cambridge Literary Festival's triumphant spring 2022 return

Will Young and Ed Balls will both take part in the Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Will Young and Ed Balls will both take part in the Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

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Will Young and Ed Balls join Cambridge Literary Festival's spring 2022 line-up

Inside G. David - a world of rare and collectable antique items

Inside G. David - a world of rare and collectable antique items

Five Cambs bookshops you need to visit ahead of World Book Day 2022

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

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Cambridge Literary Festival is back with first names announced for spring 2022 showpiece

Award-winning crime novelist Elly Griffiths is heading to Fenland for not one, but two events.

Award-winning crime novelist Elly Griffiths is heading to Fenland for not one, but two events.

Award-winning crime novelist is coming to Manea and Ely

Tom Bliss (pictured) has published an account of British history in his new book, ‘Annals Britannica’.

Tom Bliss (pictured) has published an account of British history in his new book, ‘Annals Britannica’.

Retired farmer provides 'useful portrayal of Britain' through new book

Adam Waugh (left) has teamed up with his daughter Niamh (right) to publish their new poetry book 'Like Father Like Daughter'.

Adam Waugh (left) has teamed up with his daughter Niamh (right) to publish their new poetry book 'Like Father Like Daughter'.

Charity Fundraiser

Father and daughter duo team up for new poetry book

Now he has a new book called England’s Villages - An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Now he has a new book called England’s Villages - An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Flying archaeologist Ben Robinson tells his story of life in the sky

Students at Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech had their usual school day paused so they could have the chance to catch-up on some reading.

Students at Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech had their usual school day paused so they could have the chance to catch-up on some reading.

Thomas Clarkson Academy

Take 10 initiative leaves students ‘buzzing’ about literacy

Author Kevin Rodgers has written a new book as to why the Octagon Chapel in Wisbech was built.

Author Kevin Rodgers has written a new book as to why the Octagon Chapel in Wisbech was built.

Author reflects on reasons behind 'The Chapel of Ease'

Granny and Ben attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in Gangsta Granny by Birmingham Stage Company.

Granny and Ben attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in Gangsta Granny by Birmingham Stage Company.

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny coming to Cambridge stage

The Reverend Phil Sharkey has launched a new poetry book inspired by conversations with patients living with dementia.

The Reverend Phil Sharkey has launched a new poetry book inspired by conversations with patients living with dementia.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Inspired chaplain turns patients' memories into poetry

Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter Festival Online 2021 features James Rebanks, Fatima Manji, Carmen Maria Machado, Joan Bakewell, Natasha Brown, Claudia Rankine, Rebecca Solnit and Gillian Beer.

Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter Festival Online 2021 features James Rebanks, Fatima Manji, Carmen Maria Machado, Joan Bakewell, Natasha Brown, Claudia Rankine, Rebecca Solnit and Gillian Beer.

Cambridge Literary Festival announces an online Winter Festival line-up of unmissable conversations

March music journalist and author Matt Karpe's is releasing his first professionally published book, 'Nu Metal: A Definitive Guide', through Sonicboard.

March music journalist and author Matt Karpe's is releasing his first professionally published book, 'Nu Metal: A Definitive Guide', through Sonicboard.

Music journalist and author releases first professionally published book

Frankie Dettori will appear at Ely Cathedral on October 26 to speak about his new book of memoirs.

Frankie Dettori will appear at Ely Cathedral on October 26 to speak about his new book of memoirs.

Frankie Dettori, world class jockey, coming to Ely

Lauren Vinn's (left) first novel, 'He Was The Sun', reached number one in Amazon's 'hot new releases' section for magical realist fiction.

Lauren Vinn's (left) first novel, 'He Was The Sun', reached number one in Amazon's 'hot new releases' section for magical realist fiction.

Author, 18, releases first novel after penning international deal

Ed Miliband, Vince Cable and Elif Shafak will all appear at Cambridge Literary Festival events over the coming months.

Ed Miliband, Vince Cable and Elif Shafak will all appear at Cambridge Literary Festival events over the coming months.

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband to speak at Cambridge Literary Festival live event

English actor Dame Sheila Hancock DBE and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visited Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely on Wednesday, May 26.

English actor Dame Sheila Hancock DBE and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visited Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely on Wednesday, May 26.

Actor Sheila Hancock and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visit Ely bookshop

Daniel Divine, a councillor on Fenland District Council, hopes he can give back to his local community in Chatteris through his new books.

Daniel Divine, a councillor on Fenland District Council, hopes he can give back to his local community in Chatteris through his new books.

Councillor hopes poetry can 'give something back' to local community

Author and former journalist Ellee Seymour's book about her life in Wolferton during World War One. 'The Royal Station Master’s Daughters' is set in the village of Wolferton.

Author and former journalist Ellee Seymour's book about her life in Wolferton during World War One. 'The Royal Station Master’s Daughters' is set in the village of Wolferton.

Author reflects on life in royal village during wartime

Jim Dudley, director at Tiger Racing, has written an autobiography on the family-run business before and after it formed.

Jim Dudley, director at Tiger Racing, has written an autobiography on the family-run business before and after it formed.

History of family-run car firm revealed in new autobiography

Brenda Styles, of Mepal, has published her first book called 'Honey, Harvey and Friends'.

Brenda Styles, of Mepal, has published her first book called 'Honey, Harvey and Friends'.

Book aims to remove granddaughter's fears of hedgehogs in garden

Mel Giedroyc is taking part in the Cambridge Literary Festival.

Mel Giedroyc is taking part in the Cambridge Literary Festival.

Spring line-up announced for 'top tier' literary festival's third lockdown event

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Get ready for children's online festival for bookworms this Easter

MP Steve Barclay has launched the sixth annual Read to Succeed Campaign.

MP Steve Barclay has launched the sixth annual Read to Succeed Campaign.

Stephen Barclay

MP Steve Barclay launches sixth Read to Succeed Campaign

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

COVID-19: Literary festival event to mark anniversary of first lockdown

Lauren Vinn, who studies at Sir Harry Smith Community College in Whittlesey, has released her first book 'He Was The Sun'.

Lauren Vinn, who studies at Sir Harry Smith Community College in Whittlesey, has released her first book 'He Was The Sun'.

Creative student inspired by grandfather pens first novel