This month we're reading The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng. It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert’s, comes to stay. Willie Somerset …

Join BBC Radio 4 presenter, sociologist and comedian Tom Shakespeare for an evening celebrating the release of his fiction debut, The Ha-Ha. You'll be able to hear more about Tom's writing, ask all your burning questions, purchase books and get them signed. This event is FREE to attend and you can book your spot here:

Join us for an evening in conversation with two fantastic authors: Georgina Moore, author of The Garnett Girls, and Kirsty Capes, author of recently released Girls. Both explore sisters, dysfunctional families and absent mothers in their dazzling novels. Book your free place here.   About The Garnett Girls: Tangled relationships, family secrets and the unbreakable …

This month we're reading Cloudstreet by Tim Winton. Cloudstreet is Tim Winton’s great family drama, a twenty-year story of life and love, full of boisterous energy, joy and heartbreak. His visceral evocation of the Australian landscape is nowhere more extraordinary than in this classic. Everyone is welcome to the book club and we encourage newcomers. Contact us to join.

We're excited to welcome local author Ruth Irons to celebrate the launch of her unputdownable thriller The Perfect Guest. Free event - come along on the evening! 

Join us for an evening of conversation presented by The School of Life. The topic will be Getting Over Your Parents - based on the book which is an insightful and illuminating guide to understanding the psychological legacy left to us by our parents.   Our parents are a huge deal: no matter our relationship …

Join us for an evening of making something out of nothing and flying by the seat of your pants. Mima Biddulph's debut book, ' Playing it By Ear, Adam's recycled build on a budget'. Book for event here    

This month we are reading Forbidden Notebook by Alba De Cespedes Out running an errand, Valeria Cossati gives in to a sudden impulse - she buys a shiny black notebook. She starts keeping a diary in secret, recording her concerns about her daughter, the constant churn of the domestic routine and her fears that her …

Throughout August Lucy Smith will be hosting art classes for beginners or those wishing to improve their art skills. The classes are inspired by her book Botanical Sketchbooks: An Artist's Guide to Plant Studies. You can sign up for as many of the classes as you like. Each class is £30 per person and includes …

Throughout August Lucy Smith will be hosting art classes for beginners or those wishing to improve their art skills. The classes are inspired by her book Botanical Sketchbooks: An Artist's Guide to Plant Studies. You can sign up for as many of the classes as you like. Each class is £30 per person and includes …