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EVENTS
The Big Five-O: Book Talk & Signing with...
**VENUE CHANGE** Mudlarking: An Evening Discussion with Lara...
Words on Waves: September – Poetry, Prose and...
Harbour Books Writing Group
Special Children’s Event with Joseph Coelho!
Book Launch: Alex Brown ‘A Postcard From Italy’
Words on Waves: July
Partners in Crime: Evening Discussion with Simon Booker,...
Words on Waves: June
The Bestseller Experiment Podcast: LIVE

Harbour Books

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  • The Big Five-O: Book Talk & Signing with Jane Wenham-Jones & Julie Wassmer

    by harbourbooks September 18, 2019

    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…

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  • **VENUE CHANGE** Mudlarking: An Evening Discussion with Lara Maiklem

    by harbourbooks August 30, 2019September 12, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: September – Poetry, Prose and Vinyl

    by harbourbooks August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

    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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  • Harbour Books Writing Group

    by harbourbooks August 5, 2019August 19, 2019

    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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  • Special Children’s Event with Joseph Coelho!

    by harbourbooks June 26, 2019

    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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  • Book Launch: Alex Brown ‘A Postcard From Italy’

    by harbourbooks June 12, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: July

    by harbourbooks June 12, 2019June 19, 2019

    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 harbourbooks June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

    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…

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  • Words on Waves: June

    by harbourbooks May 29, 2019

    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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  • The Bestseller Experiment Podcast: LIVE

    by harbourbooks May 15, 2019June 19, 2019

    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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  • Competition and Signing with Julie Wassmer

    by harbourbooks May 6, 2019

    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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  • Jessica Andrews in Conversation with David Flusfeder

    by harbourbooks April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

    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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  • Book Launch: The Electricity of Every Living Thing in Paperback

    by harbourbooks April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

    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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  • Maggie Gee in Conversation with Vicky Newham

    by harbourbooks April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

    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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  • The Corner House Cookbook launch: signing and tasters with Matt Sworder

    by harbourbooks April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: May

    by harbourbooks April 25, 2019April 27, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: Open Mic Night

    by harbourbooks April 14, 2019April 14, 2019

    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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  • Michael Fuller in conversation with Marnie Summerfield Smith

    by harbourbooks March 9, 2019April 6, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: April

    by harbourbooks February 27, 2019March 27, 2019

    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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  • Anstey Harris in Conversation with Katherine May

    by harbourbooks February 27, 2019

    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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  • Writing Group: March

    by harbourbooks February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

    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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  • Words on Waves: March

    by harbourbooks February 21, 2019

    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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  • Half Term: Draw with Steve

    by harbourbooks February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

    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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  • Book Launch: ‘The End of Magic’

    by harbourbooks January 17, 2019

    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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  • Book Launch: Lisa Cutts

    by harbourbooks January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

    ‘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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  • Reading and Signing with Lucy Strange

    by harbourbooks January 3, 2019

    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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  • Writing Group: January

    by harbourbooks January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

    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

    by harbourbooks January 3, 2019

    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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  • Writing Group: December

    by harbourbooks November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

    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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  • Book Club: December

    by harbourbooks November 28, 2018

    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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  • Words on Waves: December

    by harbourbooks November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

    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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  • A Whitstable Pearl Christmas: Signing Event with Julie Wassmer

    by harbourbooks November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

    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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  • Teen Writing Club

    by harbourbooks November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

    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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  • Story Time: Priscilla Lamont

    by harbourbooks November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

    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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  • Harbour Books Writing Group

    by harbourbooks November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

    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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  • Evening Discussion with Margaret Pemberton CANCELLED

    by harbourbooks October 23, 2018November 8, 2018

    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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  • Words on Waves: November

    by harbourbooks October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

    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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  • Story Time with Claire Burgess

    by harbourbooks October 23, 2018October 23, 2018

    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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  • Helen Cullen in Conversation with David Flusfeder

    by harbourbooks September 26, 2018

    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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  • An Evening Discussion with John McGhie

    by harbourbooks September 26, 2018

    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…

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The Big Five-O: Book Talk & Signing with...

**VENUE CHANGE** Mudlarking: An Evening Discussion with Lara...

Words on Waves: September – Poetry, Prose and...

Harbour Books Writing Group

Special Children’s Event with Joseph Coelho!

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