#WriteNow is back! 🥳 Our programme to give writers from under-represented backgrounds in publishing the tools, information and access needed to navigate the book industry. Find out more and apply by Sunday 16 June 👉 bit.ly/4aCF8qJ

We are very sad to hear of the death of Booker Prize shortlistee Paul Auster, whose work touched readers and influenced writers all over the world, and whose generosity was felt in just as many quarters. We extend our condolences to his wife Siri Hustvedt and his family

People of The Shire! 💚

Plastic Free Hitchin is hosting Hitchin Eco Day! on May 11th

There will be stalls from eco groups, community groups, businesses, repairs, local produce, and lots of exciting activities for children 🌎 🌏 10am - 2pm 

#Hitchin PlasticFreeHitchin

Not long now until MAY THE FOURTH!💥
Come along on Saturday for a whole day of galactic activities - get in touch with us for booking availability, or just come along and join in with the fun! #MayThe4th #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay

I’m so sad to hear of the death of CJ Sansom. He was a wonderful writer who changed the face of crime fiction for ever. RIP

It is with immense sadness that Pan Macmillan announces the death of C.J. Sansom at the age of 71. buff.ly/4devMmF

Best of luck to the Canaries today at Top Field 🟨🟩

Queues from early hours as Rhyme Time Thursday happens at Hitchin Library

🤩NEW BOOKS 🤩
Andrew O'Hagan's CALEDONIAN ROAD and the new novel by the brilliant @Stu_Turton come in to our Hot Pick collection 🔥
Plus epic fantasy from Brent Weeks as well as epic history from @ChadwickAuthor and Hitchin's very own Isabelle Schuler! 📚

🖤Meet Harriet in her hometown of Hitchin for an author talk, Q&A and signing followed by a specially created Isadora, Mirabelle or Emerald scoop of ice-cream at fellow Hitchin indie business, Fabio’s on Sat 15th June

🩷tickets available from Friday 26th, details on socials

The 6 spellbinding novels that make up the 2024 #WomensPrize for Fiction shortlist capture between their pages the enormous breadth of the human experience.

Congratulations to all the authors!
Audible UK 🎧 Baileys

Hitchin Library Hitchin Is Bitchin Danny Pearson •°○ Herts Libraries i hear the storm trooper is awesome

.Peter Swanson has joined the chat 📚

We love this c 19th century sketch of Hitchin from the hill (DE/X837/1/44), can anyone spot the feature which gives the hill its name but which is not longer there?

A new player has entered the game...DOROTHY KOOMSON | Bestselling Author

Friday earworm, courtesy of brand new fiction by @CallyTaylor (and Sting) 🎶📚