Events in 2018

Venue: Riverside Cinema

Former politician and now award-winning author, Alan Johnson tells the story of growing up with a passion for music. Tickets £20 including a copy of his book 'In My Life: A Music Memoir'.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

Artist and sculptor Maggi Hambling talked about paintings by her father, Harry Hambling as she introduced a celebration of his work 'A Suffolk Eye'.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

Historians Rob Liddiard and David Sims presented their investigation into the landscape of the Suffolk coast during WWII.

Venue: The Riverside

The tv historian and presenter chose Woodbridge as the venue for his first speaking engagement to launch the new book 'On This Day in History', three days ahead of the official publication date!

Venue: Seckford Theatre

The popular tv presenter visited to share her love of walking as she introduced her new book 'Thinking on My Feet'

Venue: Woodbridge School Hall

The much-loved novelist visited to talk about his new book 'Take Nothing With You', and his love of music, with Catherine Larner. Tickets £23 inc the book.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

This event with barrister, Sarah Langford was sold out a fortnight before she joined us to talk about her book 'In Your Defence'.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

The acclaimed poet and novelist introduced her new book 'In the City of Love's Sleep'.

Venue: Woodbridge Library

The best-selling crime writer, creator of the DCI Banks mysteries, joined us for this special lunchtime event.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

This new Essex-based thriller about the police in the 1980s, steps into the Suffolk countryside. James explained his inspiration, and told us more about his bestselling prequels to the DI Frost novels by RD Winfield.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

Celebrating the publication of the final book in Emily's Golden Apple trilogy, retelling Greek myths. Come and join us - free to attend.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

A story of late love and second chances. Described by one reviewer as 'warm-hearted' and 'clear-minded'. This is Anne's first novel, and her story of being published at 70 was hugely inspiring.

Venue: Woodbridge Library

The bestselling American author joined us for a lunchtime visit introducing his new thriller 'The Cutting Edge'.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

Introducing her charming second novel 'The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes', Ruth enthralled and entertained us with her accounts of writing, ideas, and approach to life.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

The inspirational cookery writer presented her new book 'How to Eat a Peach', all about menus, stories and places.

Venue: Browsers Bookshop

Unfortunately due to illness, Joanna Cannon was unable to visit us to speak about 'Three Things About Elsie'. The event had sold out quickly and the ticket holders nevertheless enjoyed receiving a copy of the book.

Venue: Woodbridge Community Hall

Journalist Robert Peston visited Woodbridge to help us make sense of recent events, introducing his new book 'WTF'.