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Fireborn by Aisling Fowler

Child book of the Week is Fireborn by Aisling Fowler

Fairy Tale by Stephen King.

Fairy Tale by Stephen King.

Book of the Week is Fairy Tale by Stephen King

The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes.

The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes.

The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes is our child book

The Bleeding by Johana Gustawsson.

The Bleeding by Johana Gustawsson.

The Bleeding by Johana Gustawsson is our adult book this week

Bewilderment by Richard Powers.

Bewilderment by Richard Powers.

Our young persons book this week is Bewilderment by Richard Powers

This Woven Kingdom is our adult book of the week.

This Woven Kingdom is our adult book of the week.

Our adult book this week is This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

Terry Prachett: A Life with Footnotes By Rob Wilkins.

Terry Prachett: A Life with Footnotes By Rob Wilkins.

Terry Pratchett: A Life with Footnotes is our adult book this week

David Walliams returns with his new book Spaceboy.

David Walliams returns with his new book Spaceboy.

David Walliams returns with his new book Spaceboy

The Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright is our childrens' book review this week.

The Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright is our childrens' book review this week.

Book Review: Stompysaurus by Rachel Bright

Students at Littleport Community Primary School with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

Students at Littleport Community Primary School with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

MP's seventh Read to Succeed campaign a huge success

Students at Peckover Primary School in Wisbech with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

Students at Peckover Primary School in Wisbech with their new books thanks to the seventh year of MP Steve Barclay's annual Read to Succeed campaign.

MP's seventh Read to Succeed campaign a huge success

Charles Darwin's famous 1837 Tree of Life sketch, which sets out the theory of evolution will be on display at Cambridge University Library from tomorrow (July 9) until December 3.

Charles Darwin's famous 1837 Tree of Life sketch, which sets out the theory of evolution will be on display at Cambridge University Library from tomorrow (July 9) until December 3.

University of Cambridge

Darwin’s returned notebooks go on display this weekend

Mike Rouse with one of the 50 books he published during his lifetime

Mike Rouse with one of the 50 books he published during his lifetime

Soham Village College

Soham tribute to 'honest, funny, intelligent and understanding human being'

Historian Mike Rouse

Historian Mike Rouse

Mike Rouse: A lifetime's passion for books and literature

Ely author Ellee Seymour secured a three book deal during the Covid-19 lockdown for The Royal Station Master's Daughters series by Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Books.

Ely author Ellee Seymour secured a three book deal during the Covid-19 lockdown for The Royal Station Master's Daughters series by Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Books.

'It's a gem of an untold story' - Ely author, Ellee shares new novel

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

'It's good to be back' - Literati enjoy Cambridge Literary Festival's triumphant spring 2022 return

Carol Carman (pictured) has released her second novel, 'Twicetime'. It's been published by McCaw Press.

Carol Carman (pictured) has released her second novel, 'Twicetime'. It's been published by McCaw Press.

Former BBC radio presenter, Carol, releases new lockdown novel

Will Young and Ed Balls will both take part in the Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Will Young and Ed Balls will both take part in the Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Visit Cambridgeshire

Will Young and Ed Balls join Cambridge Literary Festival's spring 2022 line-up

Ely St Mary's Junior School arranged for its students to have a zoom call with award-winning author Anthony Horowitz (bottom right), where he talked about how he became an author.

Ely St Mary's Junior School arranged for its students to have a zoom call with award-winning author Anthony Horowitz (bottom right), where he talked about how he became an author.

Youngsters inspired by special call from award-winning author

Inside G. David - a world of rare and collectable antique items

Inside G. David - a world of rare and collectable antique items

Five Cambs bookshops you need to visit ahead of World Book Day 2022

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Visit Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Literary Festival is back with first names announced for spring 2022 showpiece

Award-winning crime novelist Elly Griffiths is heading to Fenland for not one, but two events.

Award-winning crime novelist Elly Griffiths is heading to Fenland for not one, but two events.

Award-winning crime novelist is coming to Manea and Ely

Tom Bliss (pictured) has published an account of British history in his new book, ‘Annals Britannica’.

Tom Bliss (pictured) has published an account of British history in his new book, ‘Annals Britannica’.

Retired farmer provides 'useful portrayal of Britain' through new book

Now he has a new book called England’s Villages - An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Now he has a new book called England’s Villages - An Extraordinary Journey Through Time

Flying archaeologist Ben Robinson tells his story of life in the sky

Granny and Ben attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in Gangsta Granny by Birmingham Stage Company.

Granny and Ben attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in Gangsta Granny by Birmingham Stage Company.

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny coming to Cambridge stage

The Reverend Phil Sharkey has launched a new poetry book inspired by conversations with patients living with dementia.

The Reverend Phil Sharkey has launched a new poetry book inspired by conversations with patients living with dementia.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Inspired chaplain turns patients' memories into poetry

Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter Festival Online 2021 features James Rebanks, Fatima Manji, Carmen Maria Machado, Joan Bakewell, Natasha Brown, Claudia Rankine, Rebecca Solnit and Gillian Beer.

Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter Festival Online 2021 features James Rebanks, Fatima Manji, Carmen Maria Machado, Joan Bakewell, Natasha Brown, Claudia Rankine, Rebecca Solnit and Gillian Beer.

Cambridge Literary Festival announces an online Winter Festival line-up of unmissable conversations

Author, Robert Macfarlane (pictured) opened Wilburton CE Primary School's new library on September 17 at the school's autumn fete.

Author, Robert Macfarlane (pictured) opened Wilburton CE Primary School's new library on September 17 at the school's autumn fete.

Author opens school’s new library

March music journalist and author Matt Karpe's is releasing his first professionally published book, 'Nu Metal: A Definitive Guide', through Sonicboard.

March music journalist and author Matt Karpe's is releasing his first professionally published book, 'Nu Metal: A Definitive Guide', through Sonicboard.

Music journalist and author releases first professionally published book

Frankie Dettori will appear at Ely Cathedral on October 26 to speak about his new book of memoirs.

Frankie Dettori will appear at Ely Cathedral on October 26 to speak about his new book of memoirs.

Frankie Dettori, world class jockey, coming to Ely

Emma Szewczak (Left) and Natasha Calder (Right), who have co-written The Offset.

Emma Szewczak (Left) and Natasha Calder (Right), who have co-written The Offset.

Ely writer co-authors science fiction novel to be released this autumn

Ed Miliband, Vince Cable and Elif Shafak will all appear at Cambridge Literary Festival events over the coming months.

Ed Miliband, Vince Cable and Elif Shafak will all appear at Cambridge Literary Festival events over the coming months.

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband to speak at Cambridge Literary Festival live event

English actor Dame Sheila Hancock DBE and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visited Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely on Wednesday, May 26.

English actor Dame Sheila Hancock DBE and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visited Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely on Wednesday, May 26.

Actor Sheila Hancock and TV’s Gyles Brandreth visit Ely bookshop

Author and former journalist Ellee Seymour's book about her life in Wolferton during World War One. 'The Royal Station Master’s Daughters' is set in the village of Wolferton.

Author and former journalist Ellee Seymour's book about her life in Wolferton during World War One. 'The Royal Station Master’s Daughters' is set in the village of Wolferton.

Author reflects on life in royal village during wartime

Brenda Styles, of Mepal, has published her first book called 'Honey, Harvey and Friends'.

Brenda Styles, of Mepal, has published her first book called 'Honey, Harvey and Friends'.

Book aims to remove granddaughter's fears of hedgehogs in garden

Mel Giedroyc is taking part in the Cambridge Literary Festival.

Mel Giedroyc is taking part in the Cambridge Literary Festival.

Spring line-up announced for 'top tier' literary festival's third lockdown event

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Cambridge Literary Festival director Cathy Moore.

Get ready for children's online festival for bookworms this Easter

MP Steve Barclay has launched the sixth annual Read to Succeed Campaign.

MP Steve Barclay has launched the sixth annual Read to Succeed Campaign.

Stephen Barclay

MP Steve Barclay launches sixth Read to Succeed Campaign

Robin Pearl's idea to publish a book on the history of Little Downham stemmed when he shared photographs, such as the bakery staff of Mr A. J. Sennitt and his family from the Ely Standard newspaper (pictured), on social media.

Robin Pearl's idea to publish a book on the history of Little Downham stemmed when he shared photographs, such as the bakery staff of Mr A. J. Sennitt and his family from the Ely Standard newspaper (pictured), on social media.

Big hopes for fascinating book on Little Downham

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

COVID-19: Literary festival event to mark anniversary of first lockdown

The Weatheralls Primary School in Soham received a virtual visit from author Tom Percival while pupils learned about diversity.

The Weatheralls Primary School in Soham received a virtual visit from author Tom Percival while pupils learned about diversity.

Author visits school via video as pupils learn about diversity