Renowned crime author Sheila Quigley will be in store signing copies of her eagerly awaited new novel 'The Road to Hell'. Murder, mystery and suspense in Houghton-le-Spring as DI Lorraine Hunt is back for Sheila's most eagerly awaited novel, 'The Road to Hell' gives insight and back story to established characters in the latest story in the Seahills series.

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Join our Teen book specialists Alison and Jonny for our monthly book group and talk about what books you're currently into. Meets in Starbucks.

TV presenter (BBC2 Autumnwatch, Springwatch) Simon King will be in store to sign copies of his memoir ,'Wild Life', which combines animal stories with extraordinary people and astonishing places. Nature lovers will enjoy this one!

Jo Beverley will be in store from 1pm to meet fans of historical romantic fiction as she signs her new novel, 'Lady Notorious'.

Join in the Flanimal fun in the children's department! There will be colouring, drawing, stories and maybe even a real, live, Flanimal...

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Crime author Paul Henke returns to Silverlink to meet customers and sign copies of his gritty, true to life thrillers.

Our hugely popular craft circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Starbucks coffe shop. Everyone is welcome. Bring UFO's (unfished objects), WIP's (works in progress) or anything stitchy.

Books Hens Book Group meet in Starbucks Coffee Shop on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. All welcome.

Renowned crime author Sheila Quigley will be in store signing copies of her eagerly awaited new novel 'The Road to Hell'. Murder, mystery and suspense in Houghton-le-Spring as DI Lorraine Hunt is back for Sheila's most eagerly awaited novel, 'The Road to Hell' gives insight and back story to established characters in the latest story in the Seahills series.

Oliver Eade will be in the children's department to talk to customers and sign copies of his magical story, 'Moon Rabbit'. Scottish schoolboy, Stevie, befriends pretty Chinese classmate, Maisie, when some children tease her, and takes her to his riverside camp in Peebles. When she falls into the river, he rescues her, emerging in mythological China as White Tiger. With Maisie, or Hua-Mei ('Pretty Flower'), he learns he has to accomplish a dangerous mission before they can get back to Peebles. He soon discovers success depends on a balance between his courage and the girl's charm. They encounter hungry ghosts, a miserable blue dragon, and many other colourful, mythological Chinese beasts and characters ...but when they finally meet the mysterious Moon Rabbit, the one who knows everything, their return to Peebles seems further away than ever ...Moon Rabbit, an engaging, beautifully illustrated, Yin Yang fantasy tale of friendship between two children from different cultures, also introduces the western child to many aspects of daily life in China.

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Join us in the children's department for Ben 10 colouring, puzzles and stories!

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Join us in the children's department for Ben 10 colouring, puzzles and stories!

Come and listen to our favourite stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Our long running Classics Book Group meets in the coffee shop on the first Tuesday of each month, to discuss classic fiction from Bleak House to Slaughterhouse 5. Contact Colin instore for details (0191 263 4503).

Perennial children's favourite James David will be instore chatting to customers and signing copies of his Aqua Crysta series. Recommended age 8+

Perennial children's favourite James David will be instore chatting to customers and signing copies of his Aqua Crysta series. Recommended age 8+

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Perennial children's favourite James David will be instore chatting to customers and signing copies of his Aqua Crysta series. Recommended age 8+

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Our popular writing class meets on the 1st Monday of every month. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Bring your own work with you to be discussed informally with the group.....and something to write with and upon.............and of course your imagination

Join WIZBIT in the childrens's department for fun and games and face painting!

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

'The Seven Stones' is the first book of a fantasy trilogy, 'Terry, the Torus and the Tumblestones'. Author Chris Goy will be in store to sign copies - ideal for children aged 8+ who enjoy magical, mystical tales.

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Join our Teen book specialists Alison and Jonny for our monthly book group and talk about what books you're currently into. Meets in Starbucks.

Crime author Paul Henke returns to Silverlink to meet customers and sign copies of his gritty, true to life thrillers.

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Come and listen to our favourite Christmassy stories in the children's department. Especially suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Kelsey Drake will be in store to sign copies of the second in the Lothian Dragons series, 'Farlkris' : 'A new boy who is not what it seems... a newly laid hatchling egg...a poisonous chemical in the sewers that will endanger life if the storm drains flood...Dragons living underground, who must find a solution... and a girl who risks her life to help' Perfect for fans of dragons and mystery!

Our popular writing class meets on the 1st Monday of every month. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Bring your own work with you to be discussed informally with the group.....and something to write with and upon.............and of course your imagination