You are a reader…
If you’ve found this blog, by accident or intent, the chances are that you’re already a reader. The chances are that you understand the transforming…
You wait months for one prize winner…
… and five come along at once. This week’s top literary announcement is the list of the category winners for this year’s 2021 Costa Book…
And the winner is….
Many congratulations to South African Damon Galgut, who has won the 2021 Booker prize on his third time of being shortlisted. Galgut’s novel The Promise,…
Important questions about the past and the present
Take three Americans, a South African, a Sri Lankan and a Briton… put them together and what do you have? No, not the opening line…
‘Something profound about what it is to be human…’
In 2004 Susanna Clarke published Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, to critical and popular acclaim. It had taken her ten years to write. It took…
The 2021 Booker Prize Longlist
Huge congratulations to all of the brilliant authors who have made this year’s Booker Prize longlist. Copies of these wonderful titles are available from the…
Welcome to the all new Chorleywood Bookshop
Last month we opened the doors to our lovely new bookshop! Over the past weeks it’s been absolutely wonderful to welcome you back in to…
Costa Book Awards
Congratulations to all of the category winners for the Costa Book Awards 2020! Winner of the 2020 First Novel Award Love After Love by Ingrid…
Stephen Fry – for one night only
Pour yourself a glass of something full-bodied and join us for a night in with master storyteller, Stephen Fry. Prepare to be captivated as Stephen brings to life the passionate…