CRIME writer Linda Stratmann will be the guest speaker at Erith library’s reading group on June 9.

The writer’s latest book is Greater London Murders and in her talk she will be concentrating particularly on local historical crimes.

The talk takes place at the library in Erith High Street from 11am until noon.

Tickets to the event are free, but there are limited numbers and have to be booked or collected in advance.

For details or to reserve tickets, call the library on 020 8303 7777, option 4.

There are reading groups in most of the borough’s libraries, just ask in your local library.

If you cannot get to a library for group meetings there are also several online reading groups in the borough.