Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Looking for something fun to do in the holidays? We’ve got two fabulous authors here this week for Story Time! On Thursday, Stella Fry will be reading from her beautiful…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

‘The Time Traveller’s Picnic’ Thursday 14th March // 6:30pm // free event Join us in launching Fiona Sinclair’s latest poetry collection, The Time Traveller’s Picnic. Fiona is the editor of the…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

Friday 8th February @ 6:45pm Do join us in celebrating the launch of ‘Turn a Blind Eye’ in paperback. Vicky Newham is a local author, and the teacher of our…

Saturday 19th January // 12:00pm Come along for story time with local author, Michael Behr, who will be reading from his new children’s book ‘What Jak Could See.’ Was it…

‘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,…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

Saturday 1st December @ 11am  It is another day for Paramedic Chris as he travels with Paramedic Zara but are all of the calls genuine today? Join us in welcoming Tim…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Words on Waves: October Thursday 4th October @ 6:45pm   After a sell-out September, Words on Waves is back this coming October! As always, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of…

Drawing Workshop with Stephen Foy-Philp Thursday 27th September @ 6:30pm After the success of Steve’s kids’ drawing club, we had a lot of adults asking if we’d do one for…

Harbour Books Writing Group Friday 12th October/Friday 16th November: 1:00pm – 2:30pm   Come along to our very own writing group, hosted by author and teacher, Vicky Newham. If you’re struggling…

Emma Slade: More than Mindfulness Thursday 13th September – 6:30pm Emma Slade author of the magnificent ‘Set Free,’ was a high-flying debt analyst for a large investment bank, when she was…