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Is this a future children's book classic?

Is this a future children's book classic?

Is this a future children's book classic?

03 September 2022

The Last Bear is 'Unforgettable' says Michael Morpurgo in our pick of six reads for kids.


Countdown to Marlborough LitFest - have you booked your seat yet?

Countdown to Marlborough LitFest - have you booked your seat yet?

Countdown to Marlborough LitFest - have you booked your seat yet?

21 August 2022

Marlborough LitFest weekend is back at the end of this month (September 29-October 2).


Pick of 6 good holiday reads for kids

Pick of 6 good holiday reads for kids

Pick of 6 good holiday reads for kids

07 August 2022

August's children's book reviews by CAROLINE FRANKLIN.


Summer reading: A 1940s reprint, a Kent detective and a search for mother love

Summer reading: A 1940s reprint, a Kent detective and a search for mother love

Summer reading: A 1940s reprint, a Kent detective and a search for mother love

28 July 2022

Whether you're at home or abroad this summer, hopefully you'll have time to sit and relax with a good book.


Win a WiFi tablet in the summer reading challenge

Win a WiFi tablet in the summer reading challenge

Win a WiFi tablet in the summer reading challenge

13 July 2022

West Berks libraries urge adults and children to sign up and read.


10th book in 10 years for historical novelist

10th book in 10 years for historical novelist

10th book in 10 years for historical novelist

11 July 2022

Letting in the Light set to be another bestseller for Newbury author Charlotte Betts.


July's pick of six reads for children

July's pick of six reads for children

July's pick of six reads for children

09 July 2022

Children's book reviews by CAROLINE FRANKLIN.


Florida bear hug from Thatcham-born author

Florida bear hug from Thatcham-born author

Florida bear hug from Thatcham-born author

04 July 2022

Former Trinity School pupil Melissa Cannioto's picture book sends message of hope, love and support to children.


Enjoy authors, Pimm's and canapés at Hungerford event tonight

Enjoy authors, Pimm's and canapés at Hungerford event tonight

Enjoy authors, Pimm's and canapés at Hungerford event tonight

30 June 2022

Annual Summer Reading Celebration at Hungerford Bookshop.


Prestigious prize for Inkpen nature writer

Prestigious prize for Inkpen nature writer

Prestigious prize for Inkpen nature writer

23 May 2022

Nicola Chester announced winner of the Richard Jefferies Award.


Meet Rev Richard Coles at Hungerford event

Meet Rev Richard Coles at Hungerford event

Meet Rev Richard Coles at Hungerford event

18 May 2022

Former Communard turned priest to sign copies of his crime novel Murder Before Evensong at Hungerford Bookshop.


Children's author Jacqueline Wilson joins this year's Marlborough LitFest key speakers

Children's author Jacqueline Wilson joins this year's Marlborough LitFest key speakers

Children's author Jacqueline Wilson joins this year's Marlborough LitFest key speakers

15 May 2022

Patrick Gale, Max Hastings and 2022 Golding Speaker Ali Smith, booked for festival weekend from September 29 – October 2.


Ramsbury writer's dream realised with major book award

Ramsbury writer's dream realised with major book award

Ramsbury writer's dream realised with major book award

07 May 2022

Matthew Fox wins the Bath Children’s Novel Award for The Sky Over Rebecca.


Queen Elizabeth II tops our good kids reads for May

Queen Elizabeth II tops our good kids reads for May

Queen Elizabeth II tops our good kids reads for May

06 May 2022

Children's book reviewer Caroline Franklin with her pick of 6.


This book shows how you are going to live forever says Frilsham microbiologist

This book shows how you are going to live forever says Frilsham microbiologist

This book shows how you are going to live forever says Frilsham microbiologist

04 May 2022

Mike Wilson describes the science behind the remarkable recycling of your body.


Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's life story a good read for kids

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's life story a good read for kids

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's life story a good read for kids

10 April 2022

Six good children's books selected and reviewed by Caroline Franklin.


A chat with West Berkshire writer Heather Barnett

A chat with West Berkshire writer Heather Barnett

A chat with West Berkshire writer Heather Barnett

23 March 2022

Lord Seeks Wife is the perfect antidote to the gloomy daily news bulletins we are subjected to.


March's rockin' reads for kids

March's rockin' reads for kids

March's rockin' reads for kids

05 March 2022

Wonderful stories, magical tales and extraordinary facts in our pick of children's books by CAROLINE FRANKLIN.


Head on down to the bookshop today

Head on down to the bookshop today

Head on down to the bookshop today

03 March 2022

After-school reading of Frederick the Fox in Hungerford on World Book Day.


Talk and Q&A by screenwriter and international bestselling novelist

Talk and Q&A by screenwriter and international bestselling novelist

Talk and Q&A by screenwriter and international bestselling novelist

22 February 2022

I, Mona Lisa author Natasha Solomons coming to Hungerford Bookshop event.


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