Chiltern Bookshops Events

Events

Join us to hear authors chat about their current publication and share the inspiration behind their books. Come alone or with friends – the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and we generally serve refreshments. These are really sociable occasions: great opportunities to meet like-minded people, as well as to hear how a writer thinks or writes or researches. Listening to someone talk about their work – fiction or non-fiction – brings it to life. If you’ve already read the book, you’ll understand it in a new light; if you’ve still to start, then once you’ve had an author’s insights, the words will spring off the page in a very specific and personal way.

The talk generally lasts around an hour, including questions from the audience. Afterwards, there’s usually the chance to meet the writer and ask them to sign a copy of their book.

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Dear Reader with Cathy Rentzenbrink

For as long as she can remember, Cathy Rentzenbrink has lost and found herself in stories. Growing up she was rarely seen without her nose...

£6

Dead Doubles with Trevor Barnes

At Home

Join us for a thrilling live stream event with author and historian Trevor Barnes. THE PORTLAND SPY RING was one of the most infamous espionage...

£6

The Gates of Athens with Conn Iggulden

At Home

Two and a half thousand years ago, the Greeks and the Persians fought an epic battle to decide the future of our world. This is...

£6

One August Night with Victoria Hislop

At Home

Join us for a magical evening with Victoria Hislop, as she chats about her new book 'One August Night, the long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy...

£15

The 130-Storey Treehouse with Andy Griffiths

At Home

Kick start your day with an hour of side-splitting fun, courtesy of the brilliantly hilarious Andy Griffiths.  Andy will be joining us all the the way from Australia...

£12.99

How to Grow your own Poem with Kate Clanchy

At Home

Join prize winning poet, author and teacher Kate Clanchy for a virtual poetry workshop. Learn how to write your own poems from scratch or perfect...

£20

Children’s Creative Writing Workshop with Adam Baron

At Home

Keep them entertained this half term with our Children’s Creative Writing Workshop. Join children’s author Adam Baron for an exciting online workshop, suitable for budding...

£35

Cressida Cowell Live Stream Event

At Home

We're very excited to announce that Cressida Cowell, author of the bestselling How To Train Your Dragon series, will be joining us for a live stream event on Thursday 12th November. ...

£12.99