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Mouthwatering masterpieces to make at home

Mouthwatering masterpieces to make at home

29 October 2020

We've launched a new Recipes section, with step by step guides and tips from top chefs - and our Recipe of the Week is by Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain.

Biography explores lives of 'most adventurous and inspiring characters'

Biography explores lives of 'most adventurous and inspiring characters'

23 October 2020

A Kent author's latest biography features some of the most adventurous of characters in South America to discover how the past can influence today.

Bond star to read from iconic diaries

Bond star to read from iconic diaries

23 October 2020

Bond star Ben Whishaw, who will play Q in No Time to Die, has filmed the centrepiece of a new reading festival at the home of filmmaker Derek Jarman.

'I've sold £50m worth of books at my shop'

'I've sold £50m worth of books at my shop'

27 September 2020

Waterstones' longest-serving manager has told of visits from famous authors such as JK Rowling during his 35 years at a Kent store.

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Author and historian 'thrilled' at award naming

Author and historian 'thrilled' at award naming

24 September 2020

An author and cricket historian who has dedicated 40 years researching the game he loves has been honoured with an award named after him.

Debut author bags world record book and movie deal

Debut author bags world record book and movie deal

23 September 2020

A writer who is just 28, is living the dream after securing a seven-figure book deal and a movie contract with Sony Pictures for a fantasy series.

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New festival, Autumn Reads, announced

New festival, Autumn Reads, announced

11 September 2020

A four-day festival will be held in November, in place of an annual book festival, centred on a diary collection by the filmmaker Derek Jarman.

Former councillor's life as Vietnam war correspondent

Former councillor's life as Vietnam war correspondent

21 August 2020

He's dodged bombs and rockets, was in the middle of the Jeremy Thorpe affair and now works closely with Joanna Lumley. And it's all in his new book.

Next chapter for author

Next chapter for author

20 August 2020

A best-selling writer, who draws inspiration from where she lives, is releasing another book.

Book is an 'architectural adventure'

Book is an 'architectural adventure'

13 August 2020

Naval, military and licensed buildings make up some of those featured in a new book offering a rare insight into the properties

Author turns beach rubbish into treasure

Author turns beach rubbish into treasure

07 August 2020

A new book by Lisa Woollett mixes tales of growing up in Kent with what she has found discarded on Britain's beaches.

Ex-policeman's debut novel inspired by Madness singer's mum

Ex-policeman's debut novel inspired by Madness singer's mum

28 July 2020

A former police officer turned author has revealed how the inspiration behind the hero of his debut novel came from an unlikely source.

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ME sufferer wins award for book

ME sufferer wins award for book

24 July 2020

A woman who suffered the most severe form of ME leaving her bedridden and fighting for her life says she's overwhelmed after her memoir won an award.

Where will you head this weekend?

Where will you head this weekend?

09 July 2020

From treetop adventures to must-see films and getting stuck into a good book - here's the latest things to do near you:

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Young poets urged to enter annual contest

Young poets urged to enter annual contest

08 July 2020

An annual poetry competition for under 18s across Kent is urging young people to think about the planet, nature and climate change this year.

Library opening dates revealed

Library opening dates revealed

01 July 2020

The council has announced when 12 Kent libraries will re-open to the public.

Children's drawings published in book thanking key workers

Children's drawings published in book thanking key workers

25 June 2020

A writer and illustrator has produced a book showing appreciation for key workers and has also built a thank you gallery in his village.

Harry Potter's links to Kent

Harry Potter's links to Kent

14 June 2020

From the Dartford Crossing to a house on Sheppey, Kent has it's fair share links to the wizarding world – although some are more tenuous than others.

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Family launch interactive children's book

Family launch interactive children's book

10 June 2020

A family have brought their creative skills together to produce an illustrated children's book, which can now be purchased online.

On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

09 June 2020

It is 150 years since author Charles Dickens died and to mark the anniversary we take a look at his local links and how he was inspired by Kent.

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