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Books

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

Books

Why reading fiction matters

5 great tips to bear in mind from Archway Market’s charismatic weekly bookseller Jon Privet

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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

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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

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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’

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Book now: ArchWay With Words 2014

The two-week literary spectacular that unites north London postcodes returns in October

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North London Writers need you!

A creative bunch meets fortnightly at Cafe Renoir – and they’re looking for new blood

Art

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

Art

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

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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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