 ANNE YOUNGSON
Meet Me at the Museum Wednesday 18th July
7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)
Booka Join us for an evening in the company of extraordinary new writer Anne Youngson as she talks about her acclaimed debut novel Meet Me at the Museum. Stirred by memories from childhood years ago, Tina Hopgood writes to the curator of a Danish Museum. She does so without anticipation of response. What happens next is the beginning of a correspondence, a friendship, a telling of lives and stories and the possibility of a future more hopeful than she had anticipated for herself. Meet Me at the Museum tells of a man and a woman with more of their life behind them than ahead, both of whom face new beginnings when they connect unexpectedly through letters and a shared love of ancient history, personal treasures and nature. Anne Youngson has written a deep and luminous story of late love and second chances – an enduring novel of ideas about life, love and the surprises it throws at us. We've been charmed by this tender, wise and moving book and you will be too! Tickets: £6 (£5 redeemable against a signed copy of Meet Me at the Museum) Includes a glass of wine/soft drink on arrival. Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) here If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  JASPER FFORDE
Early Riser Wednesday 8th August
7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)
Booka
Join us for an evening with Jasper Fforde, one of Britain's most original writers, as he talks about his highly anticipated new standalone novel Early Riser. A new Jasper Fforde novel is always a major event. But he's made his fans wait for Early Riser which has taken longer than any of his previous novels to write. The wait is over – it publishes in the UK on 2nd August! Jasper has created an extraordinarily rich and Ffordian new world for Early Riser where every winter 99.9% of the human population goes into hibernation, protected by an elite corps of Winter Consuls. For five months a year while people sleep the Winter Consul are the law. The main character in the book, Charlie Worthing, is a novice, apprenticed to infamous Winter Consul. Jack Logan. Logan has warned his new recruit about the horrors of Winter, but nothing can prepare Charlie for investigating a viral dream in Sector Twelve, a remote region in the middle of Wales. They say there are no heroes in Winter, and Charlie is about to find out why. Jasper's imagination, creativity and humour is unique, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Oswestry as we wait to discover the world of Early Riser. Tickets: £6 (£5 redeemable against a signed copy of Early Riser). Includes a glass of wine/soft drink on arrival. Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) here If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  ELLA MILLS
Deliciously Ella: The Cookbook Thursday 13th September
12.00 Noon (doors 11.30am)
Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry Join bestselling cookery author and entrepreneur Ella Mills as she talks about her new book Deliciously Ella: The Cookbook and shares her passion for delicious healthy food. Ella's latest book features the most popular, tried and tested recipes from her supper clubs, pop-ups and deli menu to show how delicious and abundant plant-based cooking can be. The simple vegan recipes cover everything from colourful salads to veggie burgers and falafel, creamy dips and sides, hearty one-pot curries and stews, speedy breakfasts, weekend brunches, muffins, cakes and brownies. They're the recipes that Ella's thousands of customers have been asking for since the deli first launched in 2015, all in one beautifully illustrated book. In addition to over 100 brand new plant-based recipes, for the first time we are treated to a personal insight into Ella's journey – how she grew her blog, which she began writing to help get herself well while suffering from illness, into a wellbeing brand – and all that she has learnt along the way, as well as what drives the Deliciously Ella philosophy and her team's passion for creating delicious healthy food. Ella's stunning book is a must-have for fans and food-lovers alike, it's also perfect for anyone looking to experiment with vegan cooking for the first time. We're delighted that Ella will be joining us – get ready to be inspired! Tickets: £10 (£8 redeemable against a signed copy of the book at the event ). Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  AN EVENING WITH KATE HUMBLE Tuesday 9th October
7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)
Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry Join us for an evening with one the UK's best known TV presenters, Kate Humble, as she talks about her new book Thinking on My Feet, celebrating walking and the small joy of putting one foot in front of the other. Thinking on My Feet tells the story of Kate's walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate's inspiring narrative not only records her walks (and runs) throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions throughout – capturing the perspectives that only a journey on foot allows – and shares the outcomes: a problem solved, a mood lifted, an idea or opportunity borne. As she explores the reasons why we walk – whether for creative energy, challenge and pleasure, or therapeutic benefits, Kate's reflections and insights will encourage, motivate and spur you into action. Farmer, writer, activist, entrepreneur – Kate is a familiar face on our TV screens, presenting a whole host of programmes including, 'Animal Park', 'Springwatch & Autumnwatch', 'Lambing Live', 'Living with Nomads', 'Extreme Wives' and 'Back to the Land'. As well as sharing her love of walking, Kate will talk about her life working with wildlife, the far flung places that this has taken her to and the inspiring people she has met on her travels. We're delighted to be hosting this event with Kate – don't miss this opportunity to see and meet her! Tickets: £10 without book – Admits One (£8 redeemable against a signed copy of Thinking on My Feet) or £20 with book - Admits One and includes a signed hardback copy of Thinking on My Feet. Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE
If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  SUMMER READS! Looking for the perfect Summer read for your holiday or staycation?
We've selected some of our favourite reads for the Summer. Pop in to see our great selection and for those all important bookseller recommendations! | |  JAMES ALDRED
The Man Who Climbs Trees Wednesday 25th July
7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)
Booka Join us for an evening with James Aldred as he talks about his memoir The Man Who Climbs Trees, revealing the extraordinary stories of his adventures across the globe. You may not know his name, but you will have seen his work. James Aldred is a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees with people like David Attenborough, Chris Packham, Helen Macdonald and Kate Humble. James's climbs take him to breathtaking locations as he scales the most incredible and majestic trees on the planet. On the way he meets native tribes, gets attacked by African bees, climbs alongside gorillas, chased by elephants, and spends his nights in a hammock pitched high in the branches with only the stars above him. The Man Who Climbs Trees is a love letter to trees and the natural world. It blends incredible stories of scrapes and bruises in the branches with a new way of looking at life high above the daily grind, up into the canopy of the forest. We're delighted to welcome James to Oswestry for what should be a fascinating evening of treetop adventures celebrating the paperback publication of his book. Tickets: £6 (£5 redeemable against a signed copy of The Man Who Climbs Trees). Includes a glass of wine / soft drink on arrival. Tickets available from the bookshop, or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  JOANNA CANNON
Three Things About Elsie Wednesday 22nd August
7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)
Booka Join us for an evening with Joanna Cannon, the bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, as she talks about her wonderful second novel Three Things About Elsie, a restorative, wryly perceptive story exploring memory, friendship and old age. There are three things you should know about Elsie. The first thing is that she's my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing… might take a little bit more explaining. 84-year-old Florence has fallen in her flat at Cherry Tree Home for the Elderly. As she waits to be rescued, Florence wonders if a terrible secret from her past is about to come to light; and, if the charming new resident is who he claims to be, why does he look exactly a man who died sixty years ago? We were huge fans of 'Goats and Sheep' and are delighted to welcome Joanna to Booka for the paperback publication of Three Things About Elsie. Tickets: £5 (redeemable against a signed copy of Three Things About Elsie). Includes a glass of wine / soft drink on arrival. Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE. |  AN EVENING WITH KATE ATKINSON Tuesday 18th September
7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)
Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry Join us for an evening with award winning and bestselling author Kate Atkinson as she talks about her magnificent new novel Transcription. In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathisers, she discovers the work to be by turns both tedious and terrifying. But after the war has ended, she presumes the events of those years have been relegated to the past for ever. Ten years later, now a producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A different war is being fought now, on a different battleground, but Juliet finds herself once more under threat. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realize that there is no action without consequence. Transcription is a work of rare depth and texture, a bravura modern novel of extraordinary power, wit and empathy. It is a triumphant work of fiction from one of this country's most exceptional writers. We are thrilled that Kate Atkinson will be returning to Oswestry to celebrate the publication of Transcription, sure to be one of the novels of the year! Tickets: £10 (without book - £7 redeemable against a signed copy of Transcription) or £20 (with book - includes a signed copy of Transcription). Tickets available from the bookshop or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  JODI PICOULT
A Spark of Light Tuesday 29th October 12.30pm (doors open 12 Noon) Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry Join international bestselling author Jodi Picoult at this lunchtime event as she talks about her latest book A Spark of Light, a powerful and provocative novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart stopping crisis. As one of the world's most popular writers of contemporary fiction with over 25 million books sold across 35 countries, Jodi Picoult is renowned for tackling some of the most pressing and hotly debated issues of modern society. In her last novel, Small Great Things, Jodi took on the subject of race and prejudice. This October she returns with A Spark of Light, looking at reproductive rights from all angles. A Spark of Light begins with a gunman opening fire in a women's reproductive health clinic. Each successive chapter then moves backwards hour by hour showing the lives of the medical center staff, the female patients, the shooter, and a hostage negotiator outside the building — and the complicated ways their lives intersect. We're thrilled to be bringing Jodi Picoult to Oswestry when she tours the UK this Autumn. Don't miss this chance to see and meet her! Tickets: Tickets: £17 (With book - includes a signed copy of A Spark of Light). Tickets available from the bookshop, or purchase online (with booking fee) HERE
If you can't make the event but would like a signed and dedicated copy of the book, please let us know. |  SIGNED COPIES Keep an eye on the website for all the latest signed copies we have in stock, plus those available to pre-order.
New in - signed First Editions: - Matt Haig - Notes on a Nervous Planet
- Ruth Ware - The Death of Mrs Westaway (Limited Edition)
- Ruth Hogan - The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes
- Jacqueline Wilson - Rose Rivers
- David Coulthard - The Winning Formula
Available in the bookshop or order online HERE Available to Pre-Order - signed First Editions: - Michael Palin - Erebus: The Story of a Ship
- Kate Atkinson - Transcription
- Kevin Keegan - My Life in Football
- Jodi Picoult - A Spark of Light
- Ella Mills - Deliciously Ella: The Cookbook
- Kate Humble - Thinking on My Feet
- Alan Smith - Heads Up
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