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.

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

An evening with Theresa May

King's Church Amersham, Raans Road HP6 6LX Raans Road, Amersham, United Kingdom

As Prime Minister for three years and Home Secretary for six years, Theresa May confronted a series of issues in which the abuse of power led to...

An evening with Lavina Mehta

Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

Join Lavina Mehta MBE as we celebrate the publication of her new book, The Feel Good Fix. Specifically designed to improve your health in perimenopause, menopause...

An evening with Robert Verkaik

Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

The end of the Second World War is in sight. Following the overwhelming victory on D-Day, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin all seek to shape the...

Literary Lunch with Richard Madeley

Chenies Manor House Chenies, WD3 6ER

HOW FAR WOULD A FATHER GO TO DEFEND HIS FAMILY?  When Nick Wychwood loses his wife Elise in a shocking accident, he is left to...

An evening with Tim Benson

Chorleywood Bookshop 7 New Parade, Chorleywood, United Kingdom

Join Dr Tim Benson for a fascinating look at the career of Sir Winston Churchill, as told by political cartoonists from around the world. Following...

An evening with the Reverend Richard Coles

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

The fabulous Reverend Richard Coles will be joining us to talk about his brand new Canon Clement Mystery, Murder at the Monastery. Canon Daniel Clement has suffered a...

An evening with David Kenyon

Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

We're delighted to welcome back military historian David Kenyon, who'll be discussing his book Bletchley Park and D-Day, the untold story of Bletchley Park's key...

An evening with Shirley Ballas

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

When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced...

An evening with Hilary Bradt

Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

We can't wait to welcome Hilary Bradt, co-founder of Bradt Guides, for a look back on her 50 years as a travel industry trailblazer. From...

An evening with Alison Weir

Chorleywood Library Lower Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

Adored only child of King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, the young Princess Mary grows up as the sole heiress to the English throne....