Catherine Chanter – The Well
Join us for an evening with Catherine Chanter as she talks about stunning debut novel, The Well. ‘One summer was all it took before our dream started to curl at the edges and stain like picked...
View ArticleRobert Penn – The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees
SORRY – THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT. Join us for an evening in the company of author, journalist and TV presenter, Robert Penn, as he talks about his new book The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees....
View ArticleAlex Preston – In Love & War
Join us for coffee, cake and chat with Alex Preston as he signs copies of his latest novel, In Love and War, at Booka on Saturday 26th September at 11.00am. A tale of love, heroism and resistance set...
View ArticleNeil Oliver – Master of Shadows
SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for an evening with archaeologist, historian, author and broadcaster, NEIL OLIVER, as he talks about his debut novel, MASTER OF SHADOWS – a sweeping epic...
View ArticleLuis Troyano – Bake it Great
Join us for a fun evening with ‘Great British Bake Off’ 2014 finalist, LUIS TROYANO, as he passes on tips and tricks to help transform your bakes from the everyday to the extraordinary. Bake it Great...
View ArticleKate Morton – The Lake House
Join us for an evening in the company of bestselling author Kate Morton and she talks about her new novel, The Lake House. A missing child… June 1933, and the Edevane family’s country house, Loeanneth,...
View ArticleAn Evening with Mark Webber
SORRY – THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT! However, we taking pre-orders for signed copies of Mark’s book. Please contact us if you would like to order a copy. Join Booka Bookshop for an evening in the...
View ArticleBrian Blessed – Book Signing
There is no one quite like Brian Blessed. He’s an actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist and mountaineer. He’s also a brilliant storyteller with a...
View ArticleAn Evening with Gervase Phinn
Join us for an evening full of humour, warmth and village drama as bestselling author and master storyteller Gervase Phinn talks about his latest Little Village School Novel, A Lesson in Love. Love is...
View ArticleNick Middleton – An Atlas of Countries That Don’t Exist
Join us for an evening with acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton as he gives an illustrated talk taking us on a magical tour of countries that don’t exist – countries lacking...
View ArticleThe Widow – Fiona Barton
CRIME ON THE BORDER Looking for a cracking crime read? – then join us for an evening with Fiona Barton as she talks about The Widow – her new psychological thriller, and one of the most anticipated...
View ArticleFrazzled with Ruby Wax – OsLitFest Programme Launch
Join Ruby Wax in the delightful surroundings of The Dining Rooms as she talks about her new book, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled - her own unique take on mindfulness. Outrageously witty, smart...
View ArticleJulia Forster – What a Way to Go
Join us for an evening full of 80’s nostalgia as Julia Forster visits Booka to talk about her debut novel, What a Way to Go. 1988. 12-year-old Harper Richardson’s parents are divorced. Her mum got...
View ArticleRob Cowen – Common Ground
Join us for an evening with one of the UK’s most exciting nature writers as journalist, author and broadcaster, Rob Cowen, talks about his highly acclaimed book, Common Ground. After moving from London...
View ArticleOswestry LitFest 2016/No.7 – Long Lit Weekend
This year the seventh Oswestry LitFest takes place over a Long Lit Weekend from 17-20 March 2016, when some fabulous authors, storytellers and entertainers will be descending on the town for an action...
View ArticleKatherine Webb – The English Girl
Join us for an evening with bestselling author, Katherine Webb, as she talks about her new novel, The English Girl – a story of feuds, secrets and turmoil in 1950’s Arabia. Joan Seabrook, a fledgling...
View ArticleChris Cleave – Everyone Brave is Forgiven
Join us for an evening with award winning author Chris Cleave as he talks about his breathtaking new novel, Everyone Brave is Forgiven – one of the literary highlights of 2016. In a powerful...
View ArticleChris Packham – Fingers in the Sparkle Jar
TV presenter, photographer and conservationist Chris Packham is one of the nation’s favourite naturalists, best known for the BAFTA-winning The Really Wild Show and fronting Springwatch and...
View ArticleSHORE TO SHORE: Celebrating Poetry & Community with the Laureate & Friends
Picador and Booka Bookshop present: SHORE TO SHORE – Celebrating Poetry & Community with the Laureate and Friends with Carol Ann Duffy, Gillian Clarke, Imtiaz Dharker, Jackie Kay, John Sampson plus...
View ArticlePicador, Pizza & Prosecco – Hannah Kohler & Lisa Owens
Discover great debut fiction and join us for an evening with two of Picador’s brightest new writers as Hannah Kohler and Lisa Owens talk about their brilliant and very different debut novels over a...
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