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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Marc Morris Live Stream Event

At Home

In collaboration with The Windsor and Eton Society we are delighted to bring you an evening in with Marc Morris. Sixteen hundred years ago Britain...

£8

An evening with Fi Glover & Jane Garvey

The Reach Free School, Uxbridge Road, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 8AB

Award-winning broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey don't claim to have all the answers (what was the question?), but in these hilarious and perceptive essays...

£10

An afternoon with Gerald Stratford

CHORLEYWOOD WAR MEMORIAL HALL, COMMON ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH WD3 5LN, UK

Learn how to grow big veg with Gerald Stratford, the gardening grandad loved by over a quarter of a million fans on Twitter. Gerald’s book...

£8

An evening with Saul David

The Reach Free School, Uxbridge Road, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 8AB

Britain’s SBS - or Special Boat Service - was the world’s first maritime special operations unit. Founded in the dark days of 1940, it started as...

£10

QI Quiz Night

Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LN

The QI Elves will be returning to Chorleywood for another mind blowing, factastic quiz night! Have you ever wondered: Why people are so terrified of...

£30

Children’s Online Creative Writing Workshop

At Home

Our much loved online Children’s Creative Writing Workshop returns this October half term. Join children’s author Sophie Cleverly for an exciting online workshop, suitable for...

£30

An evening with Jenny Packham

Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LN

What makes the perfect dress? How do clothes help shape both identity and culture? Jenny Packham, one of Britain’s leading designers explores the power of...

£8

Andy Griffiths Live Stream Event

At Home

Joining us live from Australia, best-selling author Andy Griffiths is ready to make half-term that little bit sillier! Andy and Terry have added thirteen new...

£12.99

Alexander McCall Smith Live Stream Event

At Home

Join us for an evening in with the fantastic Alexandar McCall Smith, who be discussing the latest instalment in THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY...

£8

A Cheesemonger’s Compendium with Ned Palmer

Chorleywood Golf Club Common Rd, Chorleywood

We can't wait to welcome back expert Cheesemonger Ned Palmer, to celebrate the publication of his brand new book. A Cheesemonger's Compendium introduces 150 of...

£10