Events

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

THURSDAY 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘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 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…