This month we’re reading Matrix by Lauren Groff. The book follows Marie de France, a woman from a long line of female warriors and crusaders, as she is sent to Angleterre to take up her new duty as the prioress of an impoverished abbey. Marie begins her work establishing a female utopia in this 'modern masterpiece' …

Join us on the next two Thursday evenings for special late openings to celebrate the season and say a massive thank you to you all for your support year round! We will be open late, 6-8pm, Thursday 15th and 22nd December ✨ Just come on down anytime between 6pm and 8pm and let us help …

Join us on the next two Thursday evenings for special late openings to celebrate the season and say a massive thank you to you all for your support year round! We will be open late, 6-8pm, Thursday 15th and 22nd December ✨ Just come on down anytime between 6pm and 8pm and let us help …

This month we’re reading Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart. The book follows a group of friends and friends-of-friends as they gather in a country house to wait out the pandemic. Over the next six months, new friendships and romances will take hold, while old betrayals will emerge, forcing each character to reevaluate whom they love and …

Join us for an engaging evening with author Gavin Clarke on Saturday 28 January, 7.30-9pm. Gavin will be discussing his book Secret Spitfires - the remarkable true story of the hidden army of women who assembled in WW2 to build spitfires in secret. See you there! September 1940: In the midst of the Second World …

Parade's End live music is back! Join us on Friday 10th February, 7.30pm, for an evening of chamber jazz with the Serkan Trio. The group will play a mixture of instantly recognised classics interspersed with less familiar compositions and improvisation. There will be drinks and non-alcoholic refreshments on sale. Book your free ticket now instore, by …

This month we’re reading The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. The book follows a Professor with a peculiar problem - ever since a traumatic head injury seventeen years ago, he has lived with only eighty minutes of short-term memory - and a sensitive but astute young housekeeper who is entrusted to take care of …

Join us for a fun reading of children's picture book Frog's Bog. Author Marielle Bayliss will be in the store from 11.00 on March 12th and the reading will be followed by some fun froggie crafts. Children of all ages (and adults who are young at heart) are welcome to join us. The event is …

We are excited to announce a virtual event with Pulitzer nominated author, Lore Segal on 14 March at 7pm. Segal will be discussing her new book of short stories, Ladies' Lunch. Publication date is 9 March. Anyone pre-ordering or buying a copy of Ladies’ Lunch, will receive a link to watch on the day of …

This month we are reading Leviathan by Rosie Andrews. This debut novel is set in Norfolk in 1643 and is a sinister, twisting tale with a harrowing yet satisfying conclusion. The book is now available to buy in store and we welcome current members and new to join us at the store on March 22nd. …