Author Evenings

We are thrilled to welcome John Niven back to Abergavenny in celebration of his new novel, The Fathers. John will be in conversation with James Dean Bradfield of The Manic Street Preachers. Scalpel-sharp yet laced with compassion, this wry look at modern fatherhood finds the lives of two very different dads brought together by tragedy. John [...]

A searingly honest memoir from Dexys' iconic frontman, one of the great mavericks and creative geniuses of British music. At home with his Irish immigrant parents in Wolverhampton, at the beginning of the swinging sixties, Kevin the eight-year-old altar boy was planning to attend college to train to be a priest. Elsewhere, he was thieving, [...]

Celebrating 25 books in 25 years! We’re delighted to be bringing bestselling author Adele Parks to Abergavenny AND special guest host Louise Minchin. Join us for an amazing evening of conversation. All tickets include a copy of the hardback book A Beautiful Mess and an exclusive goody bag! About A Beautiful Mess Connie can’t wait [...]

Book-ish and White Rabbit Books present an exclusive conversation between James Dean Bradfield (with guitar), Nicky Wire and author of 168 Songs of Hatred & Failure, Keith Cameron, at Abergavenny Borough Theatre on Wednesday 10 September 2025. There will be a book signing with Nicky Wire, James Dean Bradfield and author Keith Cameron after the [...]

PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT IS NOW BEING HELD IN THE BOOK-ISH LOFT, CRICKHOWELL Join us for a fabulous evening with the bestselling author Janice Hallett to celebrate the publication of her new fiendishly clever mystery The Killer Question. About The Killer Question Get ready for the sudden-death round... Mal and Sue Eastwood were once [...]

We are beyond excited to announce an evening with MICK HERRON - the number one bestselling and award-winning novelist and short story writer, best known for his Slough House thrillers. This not-to-be-missed event will celebrate the publication of Clown Town, the ninth novel in the Slough House series, now an award-winning major TV series starring [...]

We're looking forward to welcoming Mary Portas to Abergavenny on September 29th to discuss her new book I Shop, Therefore I Am. It's the 1990s: Britpop is dominating the charts, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell stare out from the cover of every glossy magazine and British fashion is ripe for reinvention. Leading the charge is [...]

Join us for an evening in the Book-ish Loft with Sunday Times bestselling author, activist and performance poet sensation Len Pennie! We will be celebrating the publication of Poyums Annaw - an incisive, fiercely honest second poetry collection. About Poyums Annaw A formidable follow-up to her award-winning debut poetry collection, Len Pennie’s Poyums Annaw is [...]

We can't wait to spend the evening with CWA Dagger shortlisted author of historical crime fiction and mysteries - and Book-ish favourite - Alis Hawkins! We will be celebrating the launch of The Hunters Club, the third book in the Oxford Mysteries series and the evening will include an audience Q&A and a book signing. [...]

Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew. In her new novel, Boleyn Traitor, she returns to the Tudor court and a woman famously branded as a traitor, but whose real story was far more complex – the mysterious Jane Boleyn. Bringing the Boleyn traitor out of [...]

Billy Billingham spent much of his life engaged in extreme combat, surviving battles all over the world during times of war. He has led gruelling SAS missions during military campaigns and conflicts in the most dangerous places, experiencing life and death situations and made enormous personal sacrifices in the name of protecting and serving his [...]

We are delighted to invite you to a very special festive celebration of the natural year with the person who knows it best – Lia Leendertz. We’ll be honouring the 2026 edition of Lia’s perennially popular and bestselling Almanac with a night of conversation with Book-ish friend Kate Humble. Tickets include a copy of the beautiful [...]

Join us for an evening with winner of the Indie Book Award 2025 for Non Fiction Callum Robinson 'A beautifully cut and crafted masterpiece inlaid with insight and polished with the pure joy of nature.’ - Chris Packham Ingrained is a love letter to trees, timber and craftsmanship – and to finding your own voice. [...]

Not That I'm Bitter tells the story of Helen’s journey from being what her mother called a “show-off” to becoming a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Alternative Comedy.  Her memoir is a mix of joy, sadness, hilarity and startling self-revelation – woven together with a witty narrative that delivers real punch. This is a [...]

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME OF 12 NOON (DOORS OPEN 11.30AM) Join us for an evening with the BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet as she talks about her new book The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan with fellow journalist Phillipa Cherryson. "An incredible book – vivid and beautifully written, [...]

Join us for an evening with bestselling novelist Sebastian Faulks as he talks about his new memoir Fires Which Burned Brightly with Dr Anne Rowe ‘The only dividend of the years’ vanishing, as far as I can see, is that it makes aspects of the past appear more interesting or humorous than they felt at [...]

Join us on Wednesday, January 28th at 7:30pm at The Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney! Alice will discuss her new novel, My Husband's Wife! TICKET HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE GOODIE BAG WORTH £40 INCLUDING THEMED GIFTS, A SIGNED, SPECIAL EDITION COPY OF THE BOOK AND A CHANCE TO [...]

About Room 706 When mother of two Kate goes to meet her lover James in a hotel room, she watches in horror when she switches on the TV and realises their hotel has been taken under terrorist siege. Told to stay silent and hidden, Kate is trapped in a room with a man she’s been [...]

An Evening with Kate Barron – The Wilderness MumTuesday 17th February | Bookish, Crickhowell Join us for an inspiring evening with Kate Barron, aka the Wilderness Mum, as she shares her extraordinary story of courage, resilience, and adventure. Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For Kate, they were just beginning. Trading [...]

We can't wait to welcome Book-ish favourite, Jennie Godfrey, to talk about her new book The Barbecue at No. 9. Her debut novel The List of Suspicious Things was a No 1 Sunday Times bestseller and one of our own top staff picks. This is going to be a fabulous evening and we hope you [...]