Peter Gruner

Oct 17, 2024 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Peter Gruner

Nina StibbeINTERVIEWED by Review, author Nina Stibbe shines a not altogether flattering light on Camden – especially when it comes to litter. Nevertheless, her memoir, Went to London, Took the Dog, is a humorous and fascinating account of a year of her life when she was back in the borough after two decades’ absence. A diary of her times in London, the book is also a celebration of many of the things she loves about Camden, as well as a mid-life female friendships and resilience.

Oct 16, 2024 | islingtontribune.co.uk | Peter Gruner |Nina Stibbe

Nina StibbeINTERVIEWED by Review, author Nina Stibbe shines a not altogether flattering light on Camden – especially when it comes to litter. Nevertheless, her memoir, Went to London, Took the Dog, is a humorous and fascinating account of a year of her life when she was back in the borough after two decades’ absence. A diary of her times in London, the book is also a celebration of many of the things she loves about Camden, as well as a mid-life female friendships and resilience.

Aug 22, 2024 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Peter Gruner

Miranda Amapola Symington, author of My Name Is Not MatildaA FORMER Swinging Sixties fashion model who later became a transatlantic sailor has written a humorous and entertaining memoir about her life, encouraged by her friend, Kentish Town author Hunter Davies. Miranda Amapola Symington’s book, My Name Is Not Matilda, includes some off-the-cuff comments made to her by the late Princess Margaret. Miranda, 78, is fond of Hunter, 88, who she says makes her laugh.

Aug 1, 2024 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Peter Gruner

Mustafa SuleymanONCE upon a time he was just a “Cally Road kid,” but today a former Islington man has been appointed head of US giant Microsoft’s consumer-based artificial intelligence. You may not yet have heard of high-tech pioneer Mustafa Suleyman, but you will. He’s also written a powerful and important new book, The Coming Wave, already an international bestseller, that sings the praises of AI – but also warns of the terrible dangers.

Jul 4, 2024 | onthewight.com | Peter Gruner

Ryde’s popular Vernon Square, described by gardening guru Mike Fitt OBE as a “special place”, will hold its Summer Garden Party on Saturday 13th July from 2pm. There will be delicious home-made cakes, strawberries and cream, and performances by some of the best local musicians, including Vectis Brass, The RUG Band and singer Steve Love.