Thursday 3rd October // 6:30pm // £5 Come and see the fabulous writer and columnist, Jane Wenham-Jones, discuss her brand new novel with local author, Julie Wassmer. The Big Five-O…
Events
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Thursday 26th September // £5 // 6:30pm *PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE!* Due to the popularity of this event, we’ve had to change locations as we are just simply too small…
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Thursday 5th September // 6:45pm // £5 This coming September we’ll be welcoming four fantastic writers to our poetry and prose evening, and this month we’re thrilled to be hosting…
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Friday 16th August // 1:00pm – 2:30pm Have you got an idea for a story but just don’t know where to start? Have you tried to get your ideas out,…
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Saturday 20th July // 10:30am – 11:30am // FREE EVENT We are thrilled to announce that the prolific children’s author, Joseph Coelho, will be coming to our shop on Saturday…
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Thursday 11th July // 6:30pm // FREE EVENT Harbour Books are thrilled to be hosting the book launch for Alex Brown’s latest book, ‘A Postcard From Italy,’ this coming…
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Thursday 4th July // 6:45pm // £3 Following on from our fantastic June line-up, this coming July we’ve got another exciting bill of poets and writers alike. This month we’ll…
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Partners in Crime: Evening Discussion with Simon Booker, G.J. Minett, Deborah O’Connor and Christ Whitaker
by harbourbooksTHURSDAY 27TH JUNE // 6:30PM // £5 Join us for a thrilling evening with four fabulous crime authors! Simon Booker, G.J. Minett, Deborah O’Connor and Chris Whitaker will be discussing…
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Thursday 6th June // 6:45pm // £3 Did you know that we run a monthly poetry and prose night? Once a month we get together a truly superb mixture of…
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Julie Wassmer // John McGhie // Katherine May Thursday 20th June // 6:30pm // £3 Join us at Harbour Books for a live episode of the Bestseller Experiment podcast! The…
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Saturday 25th May // 11am – 3pm // FREE EVENT That’s right! We’re holding another competition to celebrate the publication of Julie Wassmer’s latest crime fiction novel, Murder Fest. We’ve all…
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Thursday 23rd May // 6:30pm // £3 ‘Luminous’ Observer ‘A stunning new voice in British literary fiction’ Independent ‘Lyrically poetic’ Evening Standard ‘Sublime.’ Daisy Johnson Join us in welcoming Jessica Andrews, author of…
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Friday 17th May // 7pm // FREE EVENT Join us in celebrating the paperback launch of one of our favourite local author’s memoir, The Electricity of Every Living Thing. Katherine May will…
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Thursday 16th May // 6:30pm // £3 Crime fiction fans, rejoice! We’ve got a fabulous upcoming event with two brilliant crime authors! Join us in welcoming the marvellous Maggie Gee…
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Saturday 11th May // 2pm // FREE EVENT If you’re a regular at Matt Sworder’s renowned restaurants, you’ll be delighted to know that he has written a cookbook! The Corner…
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Thursday 2nd May 6:45pm // £3 Words on Waves on Thursday 2 May 2019 promises to be one of our most exciting, international, vibrant events yet. This amazing evening begins with…
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Thursday 18th April // 6:30pm // £3 Stop what you’re doing! We’re having our very first (of many, perhaps!) open mic night! Due to the popularity of our monthly Words…
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Thursday 11th April // 6:30pm //£3 Please join us in welcoming the exceptional Michael Fuller for an evening discussion on his memoir, Kill the Black One First. A story about race, identity,…
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Thursday 4th April // 6:45pm // £3 Join us for April’s Words on Waves evening, a monthly poetry and prose night for local writers to showcase their work. This month…
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Thursday 21st March // 6:30pm // £3 Join us in welcoming the wonderful Anstey Harris, discussing her exciting new novel, ‘The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton.’ Described as ‘glorious…
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Friday 15th March // 1:00pm – 2:30pm Have you got an idea for a novel but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling to find the time to write?…
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Thursday 7th // 6:45pm // £3 On the eve of International Women’s Day, Words on Waves hosts The Rockhoppers – Maggie Harris, Mel Perry & Jackie Biggs. We will also hear songwriter Jacqui Selby, Luigi Marchini, Sally Turner…
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Thursday 21st February // 11-12 Back due to very popular demand! Illustrator and artist, Stephen Foy-Philip will be joining us once again this half term for another drawing hour! For…
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Friday 15th February @ 6:30pm A very exciting event indeed! On the 15th February we’ll be celebrating the publication of ‘The End of Magic’ by Mark Stay! We’ve been expanding…
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‘Lost Lives’ Thursday 17th January // 7:30pm We’re celebrating the launch of this highly anticipated thriller right here in our bookshop! And what better way to celebrate than with prosecco,…
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Sunday 13th January // 2:00pm This coming January, join us in celebrating the publication of ‘Our Castle by the Sea,’ the highly anticipated second novel by Lucy Strange. After the success…
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Friday 11th // 1:00pm Begin this year with something crisp, fresh and new. Join our writing group! Lead by local author and teacher, Vicky Newham, come and share your ideas…
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Words on Waves: January Thursday 10th @ 6:45pm Kick off the new year with some poetry and prose from some fabulous local writers! This January we have the pleasure of…
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Friday 14th December // 1:00pm Our next writing group will be meeting again this December. Lead by local author and teacher, Vicky Newham, come and share your ideas with us!…
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How to Stop Time by Matt Haig Thursday 20th December // 6:30pm We’re finishing off the year with an uplifting read, Matt Haig’s ‘How to Stop Time.’ A Sunday…
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Thursday 6th December // 6:45pm Words on Waves is back for a Christmas special! Do join us for a cosy evening of poetry and prose, as written and performed…
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Saturday 8th December: 11am-1pm Julie Wassmer, author of our bestselling ‘Whitstable Pearl Mystery’ series, will be joining us for a very festive Saturday indeed! From 11am til 1pm, she’ll be…
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Saturday 24th November @ 10am Each month local author and teacher, Vicky Newham, leads a creative writing workshop just for teens. For anyone who has a story they want to…
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Saturday 17th November @ 11am Join us for Story Time with Priscilla Lamont! She’ll be reading from her brand new book ‘Hodge Podge Lodge,’ and she’ll be signing copies…
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Friday 16th November @ 1pm Our writing group will be meeting once more this November. Lead by author and teacher, Vicky Newham, we’ll be gathering again upstairs in the bookshop.…
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Thursday 15th November @ 6:30pm Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be postponed. We will be rescheduling for some time next year, and please accept our…
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Thursday 8th November @ 6:45pm Words on Waves is back this November, with faces old and new. This month we’ll be joined by a duo, Kevin and Karen, Steve…
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Wednesday 24th October @ 10am Halloween is around the corner, and to celebrate we have the fantastic Claire Burgess in for Story Time! Claire will be reading from her Lottie…
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Join us for an evening with Helen Cullen, author of ‘The Lost Letters of William Woolf.’ Helen’s debut novel has been hailed as a ‘life affirming book,’ Independent and ‘Beautifully…
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This October we’re thrilled to be hosting an evening with journalist and author, John McGhie, on his debut novel ‘White Highlands.’ A startingly original novel set in both the present…