Calendar: South East
D J Taylor on Bright Young People
September to December 2008
D J Taylor is available for library events and to speak to reading groups about his book.
A remarkable history of the 'lost generation' of the 1920s - parties, scandal, Jazz, clashing generations and the dark legacy of war.
http://www.djtaylorwriter.co.uk/
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D.J. MacHale - author of the bestselling Pendragon series - is visiting the UK
Week commencing 15th September 2008
D.J. MacHale, author of the New York Times bestselling series Pendragon, will be visiting the UK and available for library/school events for children in Years 5, 6 and 7 - small or large groups of up to 100 children.
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What on Earth Happened? -Christopher Lloyd
October 2008 to January 2009
The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day
Christopher Lloyd tells our story from the very beginning of time to the present day, taking giant narrative leaps across millennia and continents. Christopher is based in Kent and is available for events in London and the South East for 50+
www.bloomsbury.com/christopherlloyd
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Kate Colquhoun - Taste
April - September 2009
Kate Colquhoun is an energetic and enthusiastic personality, passionate and hugely well informed about the history of food. Kate is available for library events for audiences of 40 +
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William Leith - Bits of Me Are Falling Apart
September 2008 to January 2009
William is available for events in London and the South East for audiences of 50+.
www.bloomsbury.com/williamleith
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David Kynaston - Austerity Britain: Smoke in the Valley
July to December 2008
David is available all year around for audiences of 50+
www.bloomsbury.com/davidkynaston
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David Cordingly - Cochrane the Dauntless: The Life and Adventures of Thomas Cochrane
September 2008 to January 2009
David is available all year around for audiences of 60+
www.bloomsbury.com/davidcordingly
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Sue Jenner
July to December 2008
In her work as a clinical psychologist with families from many cultures, Sue Jenner has experienced great success with the technique known to psychologists as the 'Parent/Child Game'. This is the first book to present this technique to a non-academic readership.
Sue is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Ross King - Brunelleschi's Dome
May - August 2008
The superb story of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi and the design and construction of the Great Cathedral in Florence - one of the most magnificent achievements of the Italian Renaissance. Ross is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Sulaiman Addonia - The Consequences of Love
July to December 2008
A gifted young storyteller presents an eye-opening and moving tale of forbidden love in Saudi Arabia. Sulaiman is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Carolyn Steel - Hungry City
June to December 2008
A passionate, important and visionary book about how our cities are fed, and how this affects our lives and our planet. Carolyn is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Michael Holroyd - A Strange and Eventful History
August to September 2008
A major literary event from 'one of the greatest biographers of our age': Michael Holroyd's stunning biography is an epic yet intimate portrait of two theatrical dynasties that moves from the Victorian stage to the modern age
Michael is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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John Fuller - Song & Dance
July 2008
A sense of playfulness allied to impeccable formal skill runs through this lively new collection of light verse and occasional poems from one of our most inventive and graceful poets.
John is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Jeremy Whittle - Bad Blood
June to December 2008
Jeremy Whittle used to love cycling. Now he's not so sure. This is his insider's story of ten years following the Tour de France, and of how a sport has been corrupted by commercialism, scandal and drugs.
Jeremy is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Christopher Lloyd - What on Earth Happened?
October 2008
The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day. Christopher Lloyd tells our story from the very beginning of time to the present day, taking giant narrative leaps across millennia and continents. Christopher is available for library events for 50+
For more information, click on continue reading.
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Tim Harris on Sport
January to December 2008
Tim is available for library events and talks to reading groups about his book. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Melissa Benn on One of Us
January to December 2008
Melissa is available for library events and talks to reading groups about her novel. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Marie Phillips on Gods Behaving Badly
June to December 2008
Marie is available for library events and talks to reading groups about her book. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Sadie Jones on The Outcast
Any date throughout 2008
Sadie is available to promote her novel in libraries and reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Nick Davies on Flat Earth News
Any date throughout 2008
Nick is available to promote his explosive, controversial and timely book. Award-winning investigative journalist Nick Davies explores today’s media and is available to promote his.book in libraries and reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Xiaolu Guo on 20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth
Any date throughout 2008
Orange Prize shortlisted author of A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers, Xiaolu is available to promote her novel in libraries and reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Colin Grant on Negro With A Hat
January and October 2008
Colin is available for library events and talks to reading groups about his book. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Xiaolu Guo on A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers
January to December 2008
Xiaolu is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Ruth Padel on The Poem and the Journey
January to December 2008
Ruth is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Jenny Turner on The Brainstorm
February to December 2008
Jenny is available for library events and talks to reading groups about her book. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Deborah Moggach on In the Dark
March to December 2008
Deborah is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Julie Maxwell on You Can Live Forever
May to December 2008
Julie is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Zachary Leader on The Life of Kingsley Arms
January to December 2008
Zachary is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Frank McLynn on Lionheart and Lackland
January to December 2008
Frank is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Hermione Lee on Edith Wharton
January to December 2008
Hermione is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Rosemary Ashton on 142 Strand
February to December 2008
Rosemary is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information click on continue reading.
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Simon Robson on The Separate Heart
June to December 2008
Simon is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Anthony Read on The World on Fire
January to December 2008
Anthony is available for library events and talks to reading groups. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Piers Brendon - The Decline and Fall of the British Empire
January to December 2008
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