Literature

Photographer Ian Berry, inset, signs copy of the book written by County Durham author John Cogan

County Durham author captures 70-year career of Magnum photographer

The 'extremely rare' 50p up for sale on eBay

The 'extremely rare' 50p up for sale on eBay

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‘Extremely rare’ Beatrix Potter 50p coin with price of nearly £150k for sale

A new audiobook studio has opened in Newcastle.

A new audiobook studio has opened in Newcastle.

Audiobook studio to open in North East city offering workshops for writers

Odeth Richardson's poetry is being displayed at a Tyne and Wear Metro station.

Odeth Richardson's poetry is being displayed at a Tyne and Wear Metro station.

Tyne and Wear Metro

Poems written by NHS worker displayed at North East Metro station

A 1946 fourth impression copy of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, sold for £5,000

A 1946 fourth impression copy of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, sold for £5,000

Fantasy novels fetch fantasy prices as Tolkien leads the way at North Yorkshire sale

Kylie Dixon and Miles Nelson - this year giving workshops under the penname Moth Flutterby - are participating in the Durham Children’s Book Festival 2024

Kylie Dixon and Miles Nelson - this year giving workshops under the penname Moth Flutterby - are participating in the Durham Children’s Book Festival 2024

Free entertainment for children at two book-filled and fun-filled days in Durham

Durham Book Festival 2024 - line-up revealed

Durham Book Festival 2024 - line-up revealed

Durham Book Festival

Talent from across the world announced in line-up for Durham Book Festival 2024

Paul Hodgson's book 'For the love of Darlo' launched on Monday at the Dolphin Centre.

Paul Hodgson's book 'For the love of Darlo' launched on Monday at the Dolphin Centre.

Darlington author and lifelong Quakers fan launches his new autobiography

Paul Hodgson will launch his latest book, titled 'For The Love Of Darlo', at Darlington's Dolphin Centre

Paul Hodgson will launch his latest book, titled 'For The Love Of Darlo', at Darlington's Dolphin Centre

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Inspirational autobiography about fan's love for Darlington FC is set for launch

The Darlington-based author is launching her new book at the Hippodrome in July.

The Darlington-based author is launching her new book at the Hippodrome in July.

Darlington Hippodrome

Award-winning Darlington author to launch new book at Hipprodrome

New Writing North's CEO Claire Malcolm wants to open a new centre for writers in the region.

New Writing North's CEO Claire Malcolm wants to open a new centre for writers in the region.

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Funding bid to set up Centre for Writing in North East launched

New fantasy novel set in Durham coming soon

New fantasy novel set in Durham coming soon

Fantasy novel set in Durham exploring North East folklore hitting shelves soon

Carnagill Primary School in Catterick played host to Tom Palmer on Friday (July 5) - with excitement buzzing from both staff and pupils

Carnagill Primary School in Catterick played host to Tom Palmer on Friday (July 5) - with excitement buzzing from both staff and pupils

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Award-winning author surprises pupils during school visit in North Yorkshire

Pride and Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe and The Hobbit are among the most valuable first edition Children's books.

Pride and Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe and The Hobbit are among the most valuable first edition Children's books.

Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s

Kay Wilson, author of The Stand-Up Mam

Kay Wilson, author of The Stand-Up Mam

North East writer Kay launches new book inspired by how she cheated death

Guy Williams has published his memories of more than 50 years in journalism in his book, titled A Miner's Lamp And A Brass Table

Guy Williams has published his memories of more than 50 years in journalism in his book, titled A Miner's Lamp And A Brass Table

Sporting heroes, TV stars and politics: veteran reporter's compelling memoir

Pilot Dean Corbyn's first novel

Pilot Dean Corbyn's first novel

North East pilot who flies private jets for superwealthy releases first novel

Stephen and June Lock in The Darl Knight comic shop in Darlington

Stephen and June Lock in The Darl Knight comic shop in Darlington

How a childhood love of comics led to a business dream coming true in Darlington

Dr John Cooper Clarke commanded the Glasshouse stage with energy that belied his age

Dr John Cooper Clarke commanded the Glasshouse stage with energy that belied his age

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Master of his craft, poet Clarke provides an unforgettable North East experience

To celebrate World Book Day 2024 Reporters at the Northern Echo reflect on their favourite books

To celebrate World Book Day 2024 Reporters at the Northern Echo reflect on their favourite books

The seven best books to read this World Book Day according to Echo reporters

Here are 7 reasons why you should have a library card this World Book Day

Here are 7 reasons why you should have a library card this World Book Day

World Book Day: Seven Reasons why you need a Durham County Council Library Card

Tọlá Okogwu at the Seaham Library World Book Day event

Tọlá Okogwu at the Seaham Library World Book Day event

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Seaham Library celebrates World Book Day with best-selling children's authors

World Book Day was created by UNESCO in 1995 as a

World Book Day was created by UNESCO in 1995 as a

When is World Book Day 2024? See when to celebrate and what the theme is

Glenda Young books

Glenda Young books

Meet the local bestselling author of saga and cosy crime

Barter Books is a long-time North East favourite

Barter Books is a long-time North East favourite

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Here are the best 13 independent bookshops to visit in the North East

Richard Osman among the celebrated writers announced as special guests for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Richard Osman among the celebrated writers announced as special guests for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Richard Osman announced as special guest for North East Crime Writing Festival

This World Book Day children and young people can get free books

This World Book Day children and young people can get free books

All the books that can be redeemed for free with a £1 World Book Day token 2024

Oseman really took the time to speak to her fans during the event

Oseman really took the time to speak to her fans during the event

Award winning Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman visits the North East

Sally Grey, who graduated from Newcastle University, but hails from Northallerton, has been inspired by writing her whole life - but has finally published her first works at the age of 25

Sally Grey, who graduated from Newcastle University, but hails from Northallerton, has been inspired by writing her whole life - but has finally published her first works at the age of 25

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Author releases first 'feminist thriller' novel inspired by Handmaid's Tale

Keith with his new book - The Seekers of Duat - in his taxi

Keith with his new book - The Seekers of Duat - in his taxi

Taxi driver's second book will take readers on an even more exciting journey

Jeremy Corbyn visited Portal Bookshop on Friday, December 1

Jeremy Corbyn visited Portal Bookshop on Friday, December 1

PICTURES: Jeremy Corbyn hosts book reading in York city centre

Poet Rachel Askew

Poet Rachel Askew

North Yorkshire writer hopes first book of poetry will inspire others

The book about life as a GP is being launched at the weekend

The book about life as a GP is being launched at the weekend

Book on life as a County Durham GP launched in Darlington

Durham Book Festival, clockwise from top right, Toby Jones, Jeanette Winterson, Melanie Sykes and Grace Dent

Durham Book Festival, clockwise from top right, Toby Jones, Jeanette Winterson, Melanie Sykes and Grace Dent

Young reviewers share views on the actors and authors at Durham Book Festival

Do you know the real names of Biff, Chip and Kipper?

Do you know the real names of Biff, Chip and Kipper?

Readers 'shocked' by Biff, Chip and Kipper's real names after TikTok reveal

Children's author, artist and illustrator Kylie Dixon at last year's Durham Children's Book Festival

Children's author, artist and illustrator Kylie Dixon at last year's Durham Children's Book Festival

Classic car display and Children's Book Festival in Durham over weekend

Anne Cleves and MW Craven with their awards presented at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Anne Cleves and MW Craven with their awards presented at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Vera author claims outstanding contribution honour at North Yorkshire crime awards

Rehearsals underway for the a 'Summer of Shakespeare' in Durham.

Rehearsals underway for the a 'Summer of Shakespeare' in Durham.

Durham University

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Celebrations to mark 400th anniversary of historic Shakespeare book kept in region

David Atkinson , right, with Kevin Hollinrake MP at the book launch

David Atkinson , right, with Kevin Hollinrake MP at the book launch

Big questions asked in North Yorkshire entrepreneur's new book

J. R. Moehringer said he was honoured by Prince Harry's willingness to be so open

J. R. Moehringer said he was honoured by Prince Harry's willingness to be so open

Prince Harry ghostwriter reflects on Spare: 'I felt honoured by his candour'

Chris Davies, from Stockton, with his book, Bridging The Tees, which includes details of all 45 bridges across the river

Chris Davies, from Stockton, with his book, Bridging The Tees, which includes details of all 45 bridges across the river

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

River Tees book of stunning images is all water under the bridges

Journeys on the Edge, newly-published book charting educational charity development by County Durham teachers in war-torn Myanmar Picture: MATADOR

Journeys on the Edge, newly-published book charting educational charity development by County Durham teachers in war-torn Myanmar Picture: MATADOR

Book published charting Durham teachers' charity development in war-torn Myanmar

Visitors to a Sunderland Park are set to be inspired by the words of Lewis Carroll to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of his most famous books.

Visitors to a Sunderland Park are set to be inspired by the words of Lewis Carroll to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of his most famous books.

City celebrates little-known link with Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll

Prince Harry's memoir has been making headlines ahead of its official release. (PA)

Prince Harry's memoir has been making headlines ahead of its official release. (PA)

When is Prince Harry's tell-all memoir released in the UK amid explosive leaks?

'Spare', the Prince's tell-all autobiography, has been making headlines ahead of its official release on January 10.

'Spare', the Prince's tell-all autobiography, has been making headlines ahead of its official release on January 10.

Who is Prince Harry's ghostwriter JR Moehringer behind the fiery memoir 'Spare'

Snippets from Prince Harry's book had been obtained and translated by major news outlets after copies accidentally went on sale in Spain. (PA)

Snippets from Prince Harry's book had been obtained and translated by major news outlets after copies accidentally went on sale in Spain. (PA)

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Amazon, Waterstones and WHSmith slash the price of Prince Harry's book amid leaks

A royal superfan has questioned the motivation behind Prince Harry's book while praising his father Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

A royal superfan has questioned the motivation behind Prince Harry's book while praising his father Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

King Charles III

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County Durham Royal superfan slams 'absolute fool' Prince Harry after memoir leaks

Vera creator Ann Cleeves finds laptop containing draft of next novel in snow

Vera creator Ann Cleeves finds laptop containing draft of next novel in snow

Vera creator Ann Cleeves' laptop containing draft of next novel found in snow

Prince Harry to release 'raw unflinching honesty' memoir next year (PA/Penguin Random House)

Prince Harry to release 'raw unflinching honesty' memoir next year (PA/Penguin Random House)

Prince Harry to release 'raw unflinching honesty' memoir next year

Doorstep poet Rowan McCabe in action

Doorstep poet Rowan McCabe in action

Door-to-door poet visits schools to help deliver spoken word project

Tom Tolson with his 'second-hand' copy of The Secret Agent's Handbook

Tom Tolson with his 'second-hand' copy of The Secret Agent's Handbook

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Aycliffe man can't believe his eyes after ordering second-hand book on Amazon

Businessman and sporting stalwart Randall Orchard launches autobiography

Businessman and sporting stalwart Randall Orchard launches autobiography

Businessman and sporting stalwart Randall Orchard launches autobiography

Poetry and spoken word nights at Pop Recs

Poetry and spoken word nights at Pop Recs

Chimney sweeps and window cleaners - monthly poetry night has seen them all

Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz. (PA)

Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz. (PA)

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Prove it by passing this magical Hogwarts quiz