Books

Poet Rachel Askew

North Yorkshire writer hopes first book of poetry will inspire others

The book about life as a GP is being launched at the weekend

Book on life as a County Durham GP launched in Darlington

Durham Book Festival, clockwise from top right, Toby Jones, Jeanette Winterson, Melanie Sykes and Grace Dent

Young reviewers share views on the actors and authors at Durham Book Festival

Do you know the real names of Biff, Chip and Kipper?

Readers 'shocked' by Biff, Chip and Kipper's real names after TikTok reveal

Children's author, artist and illustrator Kylie Dixon at last year's Durham Children's Book Festival

Classic car display and Children's Book Festival in Durham over weekend

Anne Cleves and MW Craven with their awards presented at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Vera author claims outstanding contribution honour at North Yorkshire crime awards

Rehearsals underway for the a 'Summer of Shakespeare' in Durham.

Celebrations to mark 400th anniversary of historic Shakespeare book kept in region

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David Atkinson , right, with Kevin Hollinrake MP at the book launch

Big questions asked in North Yorkshire entrepreneur's new book

J. R. Moehringer said he was honoured by Prince Harry's willingness to be so open

Prince Harry ghostwriter reflects on Spare: 'I felt honoured by his candour'

Chris Davies, from Stockton, with his book, Bridging The Tees, which includes details of all 45 bridges across the river

OBJECT OF THE WEEK River Tees book of stunning images is all water under the bridges

Sunday Times Young Writer Award shortlist has been revealed

Shortlist revealed for Sunday Times young writer prize

Journeys on the Edge, newly-published book charting educational charity development by County Durham teachers in war-torn Myanmar Picture: MATADOR

Book published charting Durham teachers' charity development in war-torn Myanmar

Visitors to a Sunderland Park are set to be inspired by the words of Lewis Carroll to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of his most famous books.

City celebrates little-known link with Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll

Prince Harry's memoir has been making headlines ahead of its official release. (PA)

When is Prince Harry's tell-all memoir released in the UK amid explosive leaks?

Snippets from Prince Harry's book had been obtained and translated by major news outlets after copies accidentally went on sale in Spain. (PA)

Amazon, Waterstones and WHSmith slash the price of Prince Harry's book amid leaks

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'Spare', the Prince's tell-all autobiography, has been making headlines ahead of its official release on January 10.

Who is Prince Harry's ghostwriter JR Moehringer behind the fiery memoir 'Spare'

A royal superfan has questioned the motivation behind Prince Harry's book while praising his father Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

County Durham Royal superfan slams 'absolute fool' Prince Harry after memoir leaks

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Vera creator Ann Cleeves finds laptop containing draft of next novel in snow

Vera creator Ann Cleeves' laptop containing draft of next novel found in snow

Prince Harry to release 'raw unflinching honesty' memoir next year (PA/Penguin Random House)

Prince Harry to release 'raw unflinching honesty' memoir next year

Doorstep poet Rowan McCabe in action

Door-to-door poet visits schools to help deliver spoken word project

Tom Tolson with his 'second-hand' copy of The Secret Agent's Handbook

Aycliffe man can't believe his eyes after ordering second-hand book on Amazon

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Businessman and sporting stalwart Randall Orchard launches autobiography

Businessman and sporting stalwart Randall Orchard launches autobiography

Poetry and spoken word nights at Pop Recs

Chimney sweeps and window cleaners - monthly poetry night has seen them all

Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz. (PA)

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Prove it by passing this magical Hogwarts quiz

Book author Paul Hichens

'Butcher Boy' Mo becomes embroiled in multiple murders in graduate's first novel

Picture: JIM SCOTT

The 'secret' marina in County Durham that could almost be mistaken for the Mediterranean

Pictures: GOOGLE

Can you pronounce these 15 North East place names after TV narrator makes blunder

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Wondering if you need financial advice? New book aims to help

(Left) Danielle Nicole Harry Potter Gryffindor Mini Backpack. Credit: VeryNeko. (Top right) LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set. Credit: Zavvi. (Bottom Right) Harry Potter Dobby Funko Pop! Vinyl. Credit: PopInABox.

Add a touch of magic this Harry Potter Day with gifts from IWOOT and more

Writer Henry Slator visited the Thistle Hill care centre in Knaresborough to share his unusual writing journey with residents which led to the publication of his book Conversations at the Pond

How a pond and its wildlife played a special role in this author's cancer battle

The Cath Kidston Matilda collection launches today with a variety of items (Cath Kidston)

Cath Kidston launches new Matilda collection including clothing, bags and homeware

Julian Lawrence, Teesside University

Graphic novel created by students will help homeless charity

Kay Louise Aldred

Teacher turns writer as she branches out into publishing

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The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit (PA/Royal Mint)

The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit

Cartoonist Wendi New and children’s author and illustrator Liz Million are among those taking part in the libraries festival

Festival celebrates art and illustration across North Yorkshire's libraries

Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve in episode 203 of Bridgerton. Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022

Where you can buy the Bridgerton books and what order to read them in

County Durham woman's success as she has her first ever poetry collection published

One of the designs on how the library could look

Library receives £200,000 in funding to support new vision – here’s what it’ll be used for

International Booker Prize for Fiction longlist announced for 2022. Photo shows an array of books on a bookshelf, via Canva/Pixabay.

International Booker Prize longlist announced for 2022 - see the full list

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Photos show some of the best World Book Day costumes (via Falmouth Packet, South Wales Argus and Worcester News).

World Book Day 2022: Pictures show the best costumes across the UK

Easy World Book Day costumes for adults - see the list of last minute ideas

Easy World Book Day costumes for adults - see the list of last minute ideas

(Background) Parent and child reading. Credit: Canva
(Circle) Waterstones sign. Credit: PA

Waterstones reveals the children's books you should be reading this World Book Day

A student at Cheam Common Junior Academy in Surrey dressed as The Cat in the Hat (PA)

World Book Day kids fancy dress costumes from Sainsbury's, Matalan, Disney and more

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Author based book on real-life events in new novel set in region

Author based book on real-life events in new novel set in region

Akala and Mustafa the Poet. Pictures: Pete Woodhead

Echo Book Club: A dark debut from activist poet Akala

Waterstones sign. Credit: PA

Waterstones reveals Children's Book Prize 2022 shortlist - How to buy

Psychologist reveals what your dating texts say about your personality

Psychologist reveals what your dating texts say about your personality

Marrisse Whittaker and her books

Well-known North East actress to voice a trio of crime novels

Vick Hope opening The Snug wellbeing centre at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle Picture: CREST PHOTOGRAPHY

What made BBC star Vick Hope proud when she went back to her North East school

Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate quiz. (PA)

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Test your knowledge

ITV’s Grace: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to play dead body in new series

Exclusive Royal could play dead body in new series of ITV drama Grace

How a County Durham woman is using the power of poetry to fight Parkinson's

Photo, left, shows Captain Tom Moore at the height of his charity walks in 2020 (PA). Pictured right, family handout of Captain Tom Moore's army days.

1921 census: Early life of Captain Tom Moore and other famous people revealed

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