Bestselling author and Watford Borough Council launch new community campaign

Watford Borough Council is launching a new campaign called 'One Town, One Book'

As part of the #WatfordTogether initiative, Watford Borough Council is launching a new campaign called 'One Town, One Book'.

The council has teamed up with Sunday Times bestselling author and former Watford resident Katharine McMahon to unite the town through our love of reading.

The book chosen for One Town, One Book is McMahon’s latest novel, The Hour of Separation (published by W&N).

Set in Watford and a fictional farm in Belgium during two world wars, it is a tale of human endurance, heroism and love, resonating powerfully with the challenges that we are facing right now.    

Elected Mayor Peter Taylor explained: "Taking part in One Town, One Book is beautifully simple – make The Hour of Separation your midsummer read and join in with the activities that the council and author have planned.

"Residents can even use the book to kick off their own virtual book clubs."

Author Katharine McMahon added: "I am so happy that The Hour of Separation is Watford’s chosen book. Watford is where I wrote my books and brought up my children. It's history – and my affection for this very special town – helped shape The Hour of Separation."

Details of the events planned and how you can get involved will be released next week. Visit watfordtogether.co.uk/onetownonebook for more information and follow facebook.com/watfordtogetheruk for regular updates.