Upcoming events
Childrens Book Group (ages 6 - 11 years)
New Monthly Children’s Book Group - Ages 6 - 11 years
Join us as we launch our first children’s monthly Book Group. A bar will be available for accompanying adults. Books will be offered at a discount and for the first month we’ve selected moon-themed books for reading. Next month we will gather to discuss them.
The group is FREE and I’m sure it will become as popular as our adult book groups. Please reserve your place, booking can be via the shop, on here, our email/telephone number.
We also plan to organise future children’s author events and hold other Children’s Book groups for our 11+ readers.
Moonraking Festival Book Swap
Back by popular demand our charity book swap evening - all proceeds go to the Moonraking Festival, as part of the Moonraking Festival week (15th - 22nd February).
Friday 21st February 2025, starting at 5.30pm. Pay £5 on entry, bring up to 5 pre-loved books to exchange for 5 others. The door fee also allows access to buy our heavily discounted range of slightly damaged brand new, exclusive stock. Free fizz and a raffle.
Stephen May - talking about his new novel, Green Ink
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Stephen May as he unveils his highly anticipated 7th novel, Green Ink - set to be released on 13th March 2025.
Already receiving buzz as The Times calls it ‘one to look out for in 2025’. Green Ink delves into the mysterious death of Victor Grayson, the infamous revolutionary Socialist MP from Slaithwaite. Grayson’s life took a dark turn when he became a secret service informant. In September 1920, he vanished without trace. Green Ink imagines the possibilities behind his disappearance with daring flair, razor sharp humour and a deep sense of humanity.
You won’t want to miss Stephen May talking about the twists, turns and truths that lie within this gripping historical mystery.
Tickets are £7.50, which includes a free drink, snacks, and discount off a book purchase.
Tickets are available through the shop and via this event page.
An Evening with Jess Kidd - Murder at Gulls Nest
Join us for our exclusive evening with much loved author, Jess Kidd to mark the release of her latest novel, Murder at Gulls Nest - set to be released on 13th March 2025.
This is a charming new seaside mystery, introducing a new character, former nun, Nora Been. Kidd has imagination to die for and a real command of plot and character., which makes for an enthralling evening.
Tickets are £7.50, which includes a free drink, snacks, and discount off a book purchase.
Tickets are available through the shop and via this event page.
Social Reader Book Club - reading Black Wood Women
Join us for our Book Club: Monthly - 1st Thursday (6-8pm)
An evening with author Michael Stewart, talking about his new release Black Wood Women
Join us for an evening with local author Michael Stewart as he shares her writing journey and discusses his latest book, an historical fiction set in Yorkshire.
In collaboration with A New Leaf Bookshop.
Tickets £7.50 - includes snacks and a discount on the book
An evening with author Lesley McEvoy
Join us for a fun evening with author Lesley McEvoy as she shares her writing journey and discusses her latest book, a crime novel set in the heart of Yorkshire.
In collaboration with A New Leaf Bookshop.
Tickets £5 - includes snacks and a discount on the book