Books
Ich Bin: Arabella Weir, novelist and comedian
Tthe best-selling writer on interrupting people, what makes her unhappy – and doubling up her Nectar points
Why reading fiction matters
5 great tips to bear in mind from Archway Market’s charismatic weekly bookseller Jon Privet
Review: Memoirs of Mothers
This frank discussion between authors Michele Hanson and Elisa Segrave was one of the highlights of ArchWay With Words, says Jack Watts
5 things we learnt from Will Self last night
The author packed the room for his appearance at the second ArchWay With Words literary festival this week. Here’s what he had to say
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Stephanie Smith, founder, ArchWay With Words
‘It’s funny how the laughter of a loved one is such a joyous thing, but the relentless guffaw of a pissed fool is so supremely irritating’
Book now: ArchWay With Words 2014
The two-week literary spectacular that unites north London postcodes returns in October
North London Writers need you!
A creative bunch meets fortnightly at Cafe Renoir – and they’re looking for new blood
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Sian Pattenden, artist
The creator of our lovely Cultural Maps on cider, gentrification – and wanting to smack a complete stranger in the mouth
Remember this witty take on those old Ladybird books?
Kentish Town artist Miriam Elia has self-published a new version of her satirical hardback, We Go To The Gallery
Summer reading special: novelist Joanna Briscoe on Kentish Town
The bestselling author of Sleep With Me explains why she is attracted to the gothic, the creepy and out-and-out odd in the area
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