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We are delighted to welcome Benjamin Wood, whose wonderful novel Seascraper has been longlisted for the Booker Prize! Join us for an evening with Benjamin as we delve into the world of Seascraper, along with a Q&A and the opportunity to get a signed copy of the book. Tickets are £5 - get yours here.
Join us for an inspiring evening with Chet Hirani as we celebrate the launch of his new book Burn the Rules. Chet's book is all about rethinking what real leadership looks like today, and will give great frameworks which can be applied to both your professional and personal life. There will be a Q&A and a …
This month we're reading The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe Moving from contemporary politics to a literary enigma that is almost forty years old, The Proof of My Innocence darts between decades and genres as the protagonists try to solve a murder. Everyone welcome to join! Email us to be added to the …
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It seems like only yesterday we were opening... but on 20th November, our beloved bookshop turns 5! To mark the occasion, and to thank you all for your support over the years, we're having a little celebratory day. Pop by that day to get 10% off books instore, and be treated to a free tea …
We are delighted to announce an evening with local author Genevieve Marenghi, reading from and discussing her novel No Oil Painting - a reverse art-heist set at Ham House. The book was listed for the inaugural Women’s Prize Trust and Curtis Brown’s Discoveries, and we can't wait to hear more about it! Tickets are FREE …
Join us for a scintillating evening with Dr Julia Shaw, a criminal psychologist at University College London, to discuss her new book Green Crime: Inside the Minds of the People Destroying the Planet, and How to Stop Them. Hear more about the worst environmental crimes of our time, and the heroes bringing these criminals to …
Join us for festive lates at Parade's End! Drop by anytime between 6-8pm, and you will be treated to bubbly, mince pies, and recommendations for all your Christmas present-buying. ✨ During these evenings, we are offering our free gift-wrapping service ✨
We'll be reading Night Swimmers by Roisin Maguire for our last book club of 2025! A coastal village in Northern Ireland, on the eve of lockdown: when Grace grudgingly saves Evan from drowning, they are startled into a reckoning with their past and a reconnection with the outside world. Everyone welcome to join! Email us to be …
Join us for a tasting of delicious and uncommon wines in the bookshop, guided by local wine merchant Taylor’s. Cost is just £15 pp and includes four sample wines and cheese nibbles. Get your ticket here online or instore. We would recommend booking early, as tickets run out fast!