February 6, 2019 - 10:06am by Steve

As a freelance journalist, writer, editor and presenter, I have enjoyed many years meeting and interviewing fascinating people, and visiting wonderful locations worldwide.

I regularly conduct on-stage interviews with authors and personalities at festivals and events, and for more than 10 years co-hosted a monthly on air book club with Lesley Dolphin at BBC Radio Suffolk.

Details of my events, book reviews and recommendations can be found on my website moreaboutbooks.com and all the latest information is available in my weekly e-newsletter which you can receive by signing up here or read recent issues here.

Or follow me on Twitter @catherinelarner

In the press

Magazine cover pagesAs a journalist I contribute lifestyle features and profiles for regional and national newspapers and magazines. Earlier in my career, I was the launch editor of what became the leading business journal for the fitness industry in Europe, and I regularly contributed articles about the market for a US publication.

published articles

On the radio

For more than 10 years I co-hosted an on-air book club on BBC Radio Suffolk with Lesley Dolphin. Listen to past discussions here.

In addition, my print articles and author interviews often feature as podcasts. You can listen to an interview with former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams for Premier Radio here.

view archive on moreaboutbooks.com

At events

Hosting book launches and talks for festivals and events throughout Suffolk, I regularly interview authors on stage with audiences from 30 to 300. I have been in conversation with Esther Freud, Salley Vickers, Victoria Hislop, Rev Richard Coles, Elly Griffiths and Patrick Gale (pictured).

view event listings on moreaboutbooks.com

Recent articles

Rome's hidden lives
in 'Norfolk', November 2026
Ahead of her Norwich Theatre Royal appearance, historian Mary Beard reveals how graffiti, crime and ordinary people can tell us as much about ancient Rome as emperors and gladiators.
The poetry of everyday life
in 'Suffolk', November 2026
As Poetry in Aldeburgh brings writers to the coast this month, poet Michael Laskey reflects on a lifetime spent championing verse.
A Christmas miracle in Orford
in 'Suffolk', November 2026
Inspired by Benjamin Britten's vision, Master of The King's Music, Errollyn Wallen is bringing a new Nativity opera to Suffolk, celebrating storytelling, community and the power of music.
A stitch in time
in 'Woman's Weekly', October 2026
With the Bayeux Tapestry having finally returned home to the UK, three readers tell us about their own sewing projects recording historical events.
Life in the Norfolk Alps
in 'Norfolk', October 2026
His social media posts were never intended for publication, but they have become a warm, funny and personal record of life in the county. Bestselling author Louis de Bernieres discusses writing, belonging and finding inspiration in everyday moments.
Keeping up with the Cazalets
in 'Suffolk', October 2026
Louisa Young, niece of 'The Cazalet Chronicles' writer Elizabeth Jane Howard, discusses continuing her aunt's legacy ahead of her appearance at Bury Literature Festival.

More about books

Catherine LarnerFor my book reviews, event information and blog, please visit moreaboutbooks.com

 

 

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Beginning the countdown

Well, half term is over and now we're into November, so Christmas is in sight!  

I've been getting in the mood this week with two books which are perfect as gifts, and to enjoy on a winter evening. Scroll down to find out about a new murder mystery set in literary Bath and the joys of revisiting Agatha Christie through her life and work.

While I'll be looking for more ideas for Christmas gifts to mention here as I scour the new titles being released, we'll be sharing our recommended reading at the Woodbridge Book Group later this month. It will be our last meeting of 2026 and is usually good fun, getting us in the mood for festivities. Look out for more details nearer the time if you'd like to come along. 

And a little reminder as you start your Christmas shopping...If you find you'd like to buy a book I've listed, do consider using the link to my page on bookshop.org. If you buy it here you avoid supporting the dreaded internet-supplier-that-cannot-be-named, and you also help me as I receive a small commission for any book purchased through my page. 

Thank you for all your support, and thank you for reading.