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posted 22 Mar 2010 06:44 by Micala Wagstaff

We are now listed on GoodReads and Readerspace. Both of these are sites that allow you to find book clubs as well as write reviews on books. If you would like to join us on there it will be another place were the latest reading circle dates will be listed.

New Look homepage

posted 22 Mar 2010 06:10 by Micala Wagstaff [ updated 22 Mar 2010 06:16 ]

The homepage has now been rearranged to feature the latest news and updates instead of the meeting editions.

You can still access the meeting editions via the main navigation to the left of the page

Quote of the month has also now been removed

Cambridge Wordfest tickets now available!

posted 6 Mar 2010 06:18 by Micala Wagstaff

Dates: 9th, 10th and 11th April 2010

There will be:

Hilary Mantel, 2009 Booker Prize winner for Wolf Hall;

Philip Pullman with his new book, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ;

Poet Don Paterson, winner of the 2009 Forward Prize and Queen’s Gold Medal;

Jon McGregor (If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things) and Blake Morrison (And When Did You Last See Your Father?) reading from their new novels;

Award winning screen writer and novelist Hanif Kureishi (My Beautiful Launderette), with his new Collected Stories;

John Simpson, one of the greatest reporters of our day, reading from Unreliable Sources;

Rebecca Stott, whose novel The Coral Thief is this year’s Book of the Festival.

Lionel Shriver, Andrew O’Hagan and Prue Leith on a panel discussing Politics & Literature; founder of the 10:10 campaign,Franny Armstrong (The Age of Stupid, McLibel) talking with environmental campaigner Tony Juniper; and pundit Will Hutton on the financial crisis and his new book, Them and Us.

celebrate the work of Adrian Mitchell with the cabaret Yes!, performed by Wonderful Beast Theatre Company; Jeremy Hardy reads from his hilarious new book, My Family and Other Strangers; and Friday night brings comedy with Kate Fox andMilton Jones. Children’s events include Francesca Simon with her latest Horrid Henry story and there are loads of workshops, opportunities to meet industry insiders and events for and about new writers.

Visit http://www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk/festivals/spring to purchase

Stony Stratford Library reading groups

posted 6 Mar 2010 06:11 by Micala Wagstaff

Reading Group 1:
Held on 1st Tuesday of the month 10am to 12 noon. This group is now full and is not accepting new members.
Reading Group 3:
Held on 4th Tuesday of the month 6.30pm to 7.45pm. This group is looking for new members so please contact the library.
Reading Group 4:
This group meets at members' homes. The group is now full and is not accepting new members.

National Literacy Trust events for March and April

posted 6 Mar 2010 06:05 by Micala Wagstaff

World Storytelling Day - 20th March 2010

World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. The purpose of the day is to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world and, as the UNESCO session declaring the day says, to "give fresh recognition and impetus to national, regional and international poetry movements."

World Poetry Day - 21st March 2010

World Poetry Day was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999.

International Children’s Book Day - 2nd April 2010

Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, 2 April, International Children's Book Day(ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books.

The London Book Fair - 19th April 2010

The London Book Fair is a major book publishing industry exhibition. The event is a marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of book content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels.

Events coming soon to Waterstone's Milton Keynes, Midsummer Place

posted 26 Feb 2010 00:59 by Micala Wagstaff

SHARON OSBOURNE BOOK SIGNING

FRIDAY 5^TH MARCH AT 4.30PM

Fabulous X-factor judge Sharon Osbourne will be in Milton Keynes to sign copies of her debut novel ‘Revenge.’

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this genuine star.

Restrictions apply please ask in store for more details.

KIM MCCOSKER BOOK SIGNING

TUESDAY 9^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Co author of the bestselling ‘4 Ingredients’ Kim McCosker will be stopping off on her tour of the UK to sign copies of her book.

STUART MACONIE TALK

TUESDAY 9^TH MARCH AT 6.30PM

Popular Radio 2 DJ and bestselling author of ‘Pies and Prejudice’ will be venturing to Waterstone’s Midsummer Place to talk about his new book ‘Adventure on the High Teas.’

Tickets are £3 each and fully redeemable against the book on the night. Get yours quick as this is bound to be a sell out!

JOE HILL BOOK SIGNING

TUESDAY 16^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Son of Stephen King and bestselling author of the ‘Heart Shaped Box’ Joe Hill will be in Milton Keynes to sign copies of his new novel ‘Horns.’

LYNDA BELLINGHAM BOOK SIGNING

SATURDAY 20^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Loose woman and star of new production of ‘Calendar Girls’ Lynda Bellingham will be signing copies of her autobiography ‘Lost and Found’ in the foyer at MK Theatre before her matinee performance. Everyone is welcome to come and meet this popular lady and get a copy of her book signed.

TOM WAITE

SATURDAY 6^TH MARCH 11-3PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘My Tourettes: the hand you’re dealt.’

KARL VADASZKFY

SATURDAY 13^TH MARCH 12-2.30PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘Full of Sin.’

SHARON OSBOURNE BOOK SIGNING

FRIDAY 5^TH MARCH AT 4.30PM

Fabulous X-factor judge Sharon Osbourne will be in Milton Keynes to sign copies of her debut novel ‘Revenge.’

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this genuine star.

Restrictions apply please ask in store for more details.

KIM MCCOSKER BOOK SIGNING

TUESDAY 9^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Co author of the bestselling ‘4 Ingredients’ Kim McCosker will be stopping off on her tour of the UK to sign copies of her book.

STUART MACONIE TALK

TUESDAY 9^TH MARCH AT 6.30PM

Popular Radio 2 DJ and bestselling author of ‘Pies and Prejudice’ will be venturing to Waterstone’s Midsummer Place to talk about his new book ‘Adventure on the High Teas.’

Tickets are £3 each and fully redeemable against the book on the night. Get yours quick as this is bound to be a sell out!

JOE HILL BOOK SIGNING

TUESDAY 16^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Son of Stephen King and bestselling author of the ‘Heart Shaped Box’ Joe Hill will be in Milton Keynes to sign copies of his new novel ‘Horns.’

LYNDA BELLINGHAM BOOK SIGNING

SATURDAY 20^TH MARCH AT 1PM

Loose woman and star of new production of ‘Calendar Girls’ Lynda Bellingham will be signing copies of her autobiography ‘Lost and Found’ in the foyer at MK Theatre before her matinee performance. Everyone is welcome to come and meet this popular lady and get a copy of her book signed.

TOM WAITE

SATURDAY 6^TH MARCH 11-3PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘My Tourettes: the hand you’re dealt.’

KARL VADASZKFY

SATURDAY 13^TH MARCH 12-2.30PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘Full of Sin.’

CAPT. WILLIAM WELLS

SATURDAY 20^TH MARCH 11-3PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘A Sailor’s Tales.’

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME

Every Saturday in the children’s department at 2pm join us for the reading of some of your favourite picture books.

MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 31^ST MARCH AT 6PM

Join us for our movie quiz night.

Free tickets are available from the store and everyone is welcome.

Come and test your knowledge for great movie prizes.

DAVID URCH

SATURDAY 10^TH APRIL 11-3PM

Local author and former teacher will be signing copies of his latest book

WRITING MASTER CLASS WITH SARAH PINBOROUGH AND PAT WALSH

WEDNESDAY 14^TH APRIL AT 6.30PM

Horror and crime author Sarah Pinborough will be in her home town talking about writing fiction and the best ways to get published and answering your questions on the subject. Joining her will be Pat Walsh author of ‘Crowfield Curse’

Tickets are only £1 each and available from the store.

DARREN SHAN BOOK SIGNING

SATURDAY 1^ST MAY TIME TBC

One of our absolute favourite authors is back by popular demand! Darren Shan will be signing copies of his brilliant new story ‘The Thin Executioner.’

GRIFF RHYS JONES BOOK SIGNING

FRIDAY 7^TH MAY AT 1PM

Popular television personality Griff Rhys Jones will be signing copies of his latest book 'Rivers'; compiled from Griff's tour of Britain's most beautiful rivers. Don't miss the chance to meet this entertaining man at Waterstone's Milton Keynes Midsummer from 1pm.

Signed copies for our events can often be reserved but we can not always guarantee dedications.

For more information about any of our events please contact the store.

CAPT. WILLIAM WELLS

SATURDAY 20^TH MARCH 11-3PM

Local author will be in store signing copies of his book ‘A Sailor’s Tales.’

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME

Every Saturday in the children’s department at 2pm join us for the reading of some of your favourite picture books.

MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 31^ST MARCH AT 6PM

Join us for our movie quiz night.

Free tickets are available from the store and everyone is welcome.

Come and test your knowledge for great movie prizes.

DAVID URCH

SATURDAY 10^TH APRIL 11-3PM

Local author and former teacher will be signing copies of his latest book

WRITING MASTER CLASS WITH SARAH PINBOROUGH AND PAT WALSH

WEDNESDAY 14^TH APRIL AT 6.30PM

Horror and crime author Sarah Pinborough will be in her home town talking about writing fiction and the best ways to get published and answering your questions on the subject. Joining her will be Pat Walsh author of ‘Crowfield Curse’

Tickets are only £1 each and available from the store.

DARREN SHAN BOOK SIGNING

SATURDAY 1^ST MAY TIME TBC

One of our absolute favourite authors is back by popular demand! Darren Shan will be signing copies of his brilliant new story ‘The Thin Executioner.’

GRIFF RHYS JONES BOOK SIGNING

FRIDAY 7^TH MAY AT 1PM

Popular television personality Griff Rhys Jones will be signing copies of his latest book 'Rivers'; compiled from Griff's tour of Britain's most beautiful rivers. Don't miss the chance to meet this entertaining man at Waterstone's Milton Keynes Midsummer from 1pm.

Signed copies for our events can often be reserved but we can not always guarantee dedications.

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E-mail: enquiries@miltonkeynes-midsummerplace.waterstones.com

February 2010 Meeting Notes

posted 18 Feb 2010 04:41 by Micala Wagstaff

The next meetings notes are now available to view online

Next Meeting: 21st February 2010

posted 8 Feb 2010 07:49 by Micala Wagstaff

Dear all,

We have taken the decision to hold all meetings at Milton Keynes City Centre only throughout 2010.

February's meeting has been moved forward to the 21st February 2010 at 1pm due to family commitments. We will be meeting outside Costa Coffee, 1 Sunset Walk, thecentre:mk, MK9 3PD. Opposite Marks and Spencers. View Map

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Jan's reading circle canceled

posted 6 Jan 2010 05:21 by Micala Wagstaff

Jan 2010's reading circle has been canceled due to snow.

An email has gone round with this months book selection. See you all in Luton on 28th Feb 2010!

November 2009 Edition

posted 12 Nov 2009 04:37 by Micala Wagstaff

The November 2009 Notes are now ready to view for "Generation A" by Douglas Coupland

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