We’ll be visited by David and Stephen Flynn signing copies of The Happy Pear and bringing samples to share; Elizabeth Foley and Beth Coates signing A Year of Living Curiously, a glorious almanac of curious treasures that’s a perfect gift; YA and middle-grade fantasy author Bex Hogan signing Nettle and her Bronte Tempestra series; and crime writer Chris Whitaker signing his new thriller, All the Colours of the Dark.
With author signings, children’s gift bags, mulled wine, mince pies, and carol singers, this is the fantastically festive shopping night you’ve been waiting for.
For January, the Study Workshop will focus on Shakespeare. This two-hour workshop containing two one-hour revisions sessions on Shakespeare will be led by publishing director and educator Simon Dickens.
Are you ready to brave the dark?
Celebrate the publication of Onyx Storm, the latest instalment in the explosive, scintillating, bestselling romantasy series from Rebecca Yarros. Returning to the richly imagined world of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, Onyx Storm finds Violet venturing beyond the walls of Basgiath to seek allies to stand with Navarre.
There will be brilliant book chat, yummy treats, and activities.
This January, in celebration of its twentieth anniversary, we’ll be discussing the first book in Kate Mosse’s Languedoc Series, Labyrinth. Rich in the atmospheres of medieval and contemporary France, Labyrinth follows the lives of two women born centuries apart linked by a common destiny.
Free online event.
All welcome.
Join prize-winning author Stuart Turton as he talks about The Last Murder at the End of the World – an ingenious dystopian thriller revolving around a murder in an island paradise that holds what is left of the world. An ingenious puzzle, an extraordinary backdrop, an audacious solution.
Book signing to follow.
Join the activist and author Ed Winters as he discusses his new book How to Argue With a Meat Eater – a thought-provoking book which will teach you to not only become a skilled debater, but it will arm you with powerful facts and insights that will give pause to even the most devout meat eater.
Come join us for some Commander Magic, Disney Lorcana, and Star Wars games at a good venue with good people. This is not a tournament, rather it is a chance to play some games with the decks you bring. There will be a chance to sign up for a Lorcana draft along with your admission ticket. At the event, please register in at the ground floor cafe.
Love is in the air...
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, the bookshop is hosting a panel of romance writers whose books you’re sure to fall in love with. Lisa Carter, Cesca Major, and Annabelle Slator will be discussing their latest novels, love stories and emotional journeys with fellow writer Isabelle Broom.
Book signing to follow.
For February, the Study Workshop will focus on the 19th Century Novel. This two-hour workshop containing two one-hour revisions sessions on the 19th Century Novel will be led by publishing director and educator Simon Dickens.
On the verge of Valentine’s Day, don’t miss Bea Ingalls as she discusses her gorgeous, escapist rom-com We Used to Be Magic. Your new favourite book is here.
Book signing to follow.
