Dear Blogger,
Message from Booka Bookshop, Oswestry.
| Welcome to our October Newsletter!
Read on to find out about our upcoming events, Books of the Month and Book Club picks!
To celebrate Bookshop Day on Saturday 14th October (tomorrow!!) we will be offering 10% off books and gifts in the shop and a free 'Booka Bookshop' tote bag for orders over £50 on our website - come and celebrate with us!
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An Evening with Ade Edmondson How did a child brought up in a strict Methodist household – and who spent his formative years incarcerated in repressive boarding schools – end up joining the comedy revolution? Could it be in his Scandinavian (… possibly berserker) heritage?
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An Evening with Shirley Ballas Join us for an evening with world-renowned dancer and Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas as she talks about her debut novel Murder on the Dancefloor.
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An Evening with Philippa Gregory Join international bestselling author Philippa Gregory as she maps an alternative account of Britain's past with her highly anticipated new book Normal Women.
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An Evening with C.J. Cooke Join us for an evening with C.J. Cooke as she talks about her new novel A Haunting in the Arctic, a chilling thriller filled with secrets, ghosts, and Nordic folk tales.
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An Evening with Michael Ball Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats and join musical theatre royalty Michael Ball as he celebrates the release of his first ever memoir, Different Aspects.
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An Afternoon with Rick Stein Join chef, restaurateur, author and favourite of our TV screens, Rick Stein, as he talks about his new cookbook Rick Stein's Simple Suppers.
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An Afternoon with Nina Stibbe – Went to London, Took the Dog Join us for an afternoon 'Upstairs at Booka' as Nina Stibbe talks about her new book Went to London, Took the Dog: A Diary Twenty years after leaving London, Nina Stibbe is back in town with her dog, Peggy.
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An Evening with Nadiya Hussain Join much loved TV Chef, presenter and writer Nadiya Hussain as she delves into her new book Nadiya's Simple Spices serving up a delicious selection of her best-loved recipes that make use of simple spices to create sensational flavours.
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An Evening with Michael Palin Join actor, comedian, writer and TV presenter Michael Palin as he talks about his new book Great Uncle Harry, a compelling tale of war and empire.
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An Evening with Lorraine Kelly Join Lorraine Kelly in Chester for an evening to discuss her debut novel The Island swimmer. Lorraine Kelly CBE is a Scottish television presenter, journalist and author.
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Fiction -The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page From the author of the phenomenal bestseller The Keeper of Stories, comes an utterly beautiful and charming novel full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered…
Non-Fiction - Divine Might by Natalie Haynes
New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora's Jar. 
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The Packing Rooms Most Popular Double Act The Packing Rooms most popular double act: 'Behind the Shoulder Pads' by Joan Collins and 'Straight from the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler have been traveling across the globe together. From Sweden to Singapore, Jacksonville to Japan!
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Ruth's Bookclub Over the summer Ruth's bookclub read Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Ruth says - Based on Dicken's David Copperfield, this is a modern reimagining set in the Appalachian region of America, where Barbara Kingsolver herself lives; an area facing real economic struggles and poverty. It is a tale with weight and emotional depth. Heartbreaking, frustrating, an utter slog of a read at times, but what an incredible work of fiction - based in truth - and a searing indictment of big pharma's vice-grip on modern America.
As a bookclub choice, this was so good. It generated strong opinions, emotional reactions and one of the best discussions we've ever had. Demon Copperhead is an astonishing achievement, and such a worthy Women's Prize winner.
After a brilliant event with JL Blackhurst, this month we have been reading Three Card Murder by JL Blackhurst. |  | |
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