 An Evening with Ben Collins AKA The Stig Tuesday 14th October 2014, 7.00pm (for 7.30pm start) at The Wynnstay Hotel
Join us for an evening with Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig for thirteen series of BBC’s Top Gear. In How To Drive: The Ultimate Guide, Ben Collins shares expert skills and wisdom refined over a twenty-year career as one of the best drivers in the world – from Le Mans Series racing to NASCAR, to life as The Stig, to piloting the Batmobile and dodging bullets with James Bond. Ben Collins is on a mission to make each of us the best driver we can be. Whether you’ve been behind the wheel for the best part of thirty years or you bought your first L-plate ten seconds ago, this is the stuff your instructor missed, your dad forgot and your mates pretend to know . . . but don’t. Here’s your chance to meet The Stig at what should be a great event for anyone who loves motorsport, cars & Top Gear Date: Tuesday 14th October - 7.00pm for (7.30pm start) Venue: The Wynnstay Hotel, Church Street, Oswestry Tickets: £8 (to include talk, £5 off a signed hardback copy of How to Drive, plus refreshments) Please book in advance - for tickets, call in at the shop, or purchase online via Eventbrite
If you can't make the event, but would like a signed & dedicated copy of How to Drive, please let us know. |  MATTHEW DENNISON - Behind the Mask: The Life of Vita Sackville-West Tuesday 21st October 2104, 7.00pm (for 7.30pm start) at Booka Join journalist and bestselling historical biographer Matthew Dennison as he talks about the extraordinary and turbulent life of Vita Sackville-West. Matthew Dennison’s latest book is the first biography of Vita Sackville-West in 30 years and traces her life from lonely childhood, through an open marriage to Harold Nicholson during which both pursued homosexual affairs (including Vita, most famously, with Virginia Woolf) and literary success and disappointment, to the celebrated gardens at Sissinghurst created by the couple. Drawing on sources from archives across the globe as well as Vita’s own prolific written output, Dennison traces the inspiration, triumphs and contradictions of Vita’s life. Devoted wife, literary celebrity, ‘Rose Queen’, reluctant courtier, recluse, lesbian, iconoclast – with a fresh, witty, accessible style, Dennison deftly weaves together the myriad strands of Vita’s life to create a revealing and insightful portrait of the woman behind the mask. We’re delighted to welcome Matthew back to Booka for what should be a great evening. Date: Tuesday 21st October - 7.00pm (7.30pm start) Venue: Booka Tickets: £5 (to include talk, refreshments & £5 off a signed hardback copy of Behind the Mask) Please book in advance - for tickets, call in at the shop, or purchase online via Eventbrite | |  Talking Crime with LOUISE MILLAR & ERIN KELLY Thursday 16th October 2104, 7.00pm (for 7.30pm start) at Booka Join us for a night talking crime as Louise Millar and Erin Kelly discuss their latest psychological thrillers, The Hidden Girl, and Broadchurch: The Novel. Louise Millar is the author of psychological thrillers The Hidden Girl, Accidents Happen and The Playdate. Before turning to fiction, she spent 20 years working in magazines and newspapers, starting as a freelance sub-editor on entertainment titles such as the NME, Kerrang!, Empire and Smash Hits, before crossing over into women’s magazines and becoming a senior commissioning editor at Marie Claire. Erin Kelly is the author of the critically acclaimed psychological thrillers The Poison Tree, The Sick Rose and The Burning Air. In 2013, The Poison Tree became a major ITV drama. It was a Richard & Judy Summer Read in 2011, and was longlisted for the 2011 CWA John Creasy (New Blood) Dagger Award. Erin's fourth novel, The Ties that Bind was published in May 2014 , quickly followed in August by Broadchurch: The Novel, inspired by the BAFTA award winning ITV drama. We're delighted to welcome both Louise and Erin to Oswestry for what should be a great event - don't miss it! Date: Thursday 16th October - 7.00pm (7.30pm start) Venue: Booka Tickets: £15 (to include talk, a book by each author, plus refreshments) Please book in advance - for tickets, call in at the shop, or purchase online via Eventbrite |  BIG BOOKSHOP PARTY - We Are 5! Saturday 11th October 2014 - 9.30am to 5.30 pm at Booka
We opened our doors for the first time on Saturday 3rd October 2009 – can’t believe that WE ARE 5!
Join us for a BIG BOOKSHOP PARTY to help us celebrate our 5th Birthday and the launch of this year’s BOOKS ARE MY BAG Campaign.
Artist & author Matt Sewell will visiting to sign and personalise copies of his books: Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds & Our Woodland Birds. For younger ones, An Alien in Underpants will zooming in to say hello.
We’re planning lots of other fun things, plus special offers, giveaways - and of course there will be cake! |  JACKIE MORRIS - Book Signing Monday 20th October 2014 - 4.00pm at Booka
Meet artist and author Jackie Morris at an afternoon book signing. Chat to her about her art, inspirations & future projects and pick up a signed & dedicated copy of her books.
They make a great gift or present to yourself!
| | Booka News More events ..... As you can see, we've already got some great events lined up for our Autumn/Winter season. We have more in the pipeline, including:
David Crystal - You Say Potato (Tuesday 4th November)
Dave Goulson - A Buzz in the Meadow (Wednesday 26th November)
Chris Hadfield - The View from Here (Wednesday 10th December) Signed Copies now in stock The Taxidermist's Daughter - Kate Mosse
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher - Hilary Mantel
Walking Home - Clare Balding
Head of State - Andrew Marr
Please Mister Postman - Alan Johnson
Wars of the Roses - Conn Iggulden
Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party - Alexander McCall Smith Best Ever Dishes - Tom Kerridge
The Breakaway: Nicole Cooke My Story - Nicole Cooke
The King's Curse - Phillipa Gregory
Four Stories - Alan Bennett
England & Other Stories - Graham Swift
These can also be purchased online via our website
We are waiting for:
The Test - Brian O'Driscoll
KP - Kevin Pieterson
Lamentation - C.J Sansom
Awful Auntie - David Walliams
Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death - Chris Riddell Book of the Month - September Our book of the month for September is 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel We love this book - here's a short review: Immerse yourself in this inventively imagined novel set in a near future, post apocalyptic world. The lives of the main characters are skilfully intertwined and their twists of fate are gradually revealed as the story moves back and forth in time. Beautifully written, Station Eleven is a perfect blend of literary and genre fiction. An enthralling and compelling read – try it, you’ll be hooked! We're offering a FREE coffee of Tea with every copy of Station Eleven purchased. Book Clubs Booka Book Club - Currently reading: Regeneration by Pat Barker. Next meeting Wednesday 22nd October, 7.30pm at Booka
Book & a Beer Book Club - Currently reading: The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence Next meeting Thursday 23rd October 7.30pm at Booka
Both groups meet at the Shop and are free to attend. New members are always welcome. So, step outside your comfort zone and come along to explore new authors and genres – we’d love to see you. Children's Book Club (7-9 yrs) - Currently reading: Boyface and the Quantum Chromatic Disruption Machine by James Campbell
Children's Book Club (10-12 yrs) - Currently reading: Lilliput by Sam Gayton
Teen Book Club (13+ yrs) - Currently reading: Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge Our Children's Book Clubs & our Teen Book Club are fully subscribed. We have a reserve list in operation for those who would like to join. | | |
