Events
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.
Britain in the First World War with Simon Heffer
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomDrawing heavily on original material – letters, diaries, official papers – Simon Heffer's hugely ambitious new book follows Britain's path from the day the fatal...
A chilling night with Louise Doughty
Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomThe thrilling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard, Louise Doughty. Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough Railway Station is deserted. The...
Wok On with Ching-He Huang
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomThey come from countries across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Vietnam, and are simple enough for every day and every cook. From dumplings...
The Greatest Intelligence Operation of World War II with Helen Fry
Chorleywood Library Lower Road, ChorleywoodJoin Chorleywood Bookshop and Dr Helen Fry for a fascinating evening of spies, lies and ingenuity! A history of the elaborate and brilliantly sustained World...
Wine tasting with Jancis Robinson
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomDo you know your Pinot Grigio from your Pouilly-Fumé? Chorleywood Bookshop are delighted to welcome Jancis Robinson to take us through the bold aromas,...
The Double Dangerous Book for Boys with Conn Iggulden
Chorleywood Library Lower Road, ChorleywoodGet ready to spark your imagination with Chorleywood Bookshop and Conn Iggulden. Forge your own adventures and unearth long-lost skills. In this long-awaited follow-up to...
Life as a Prison Doctor: Dr Amanda Brown
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomChorleywood Bookshop presents "The Prison Doctor" and her fascinating perspective on working within the prison service. Horrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories...
Creative Writing Course at Chenies Manor with Wendy Holden
Chenies Manor Chenies, Rickmansworth, United KingdomAn exclusive creative writing course in the stunning setting of historic Chenies Manor House, one of Britain’s finest Tudor mansions, with bestselling biographer, novelist and...
My Penguin Year with Lindsay McCrae
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall Common Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United KingdomWho doesn't love penguins? We're delighted to welcome Lindsay McCrae, whose dedication to an emperor penguin colony in Antarctica has produced a beautiful book with...
An afternoon with Katharine McMahon and a light lunch
Chenies Manor Chenies, Rickmansworth, United KingdomAll the questions you've ever wanted to ask an Author. Katharine McMahon, author of " The Rose of Sebastopol" is celebrating the launch of her...