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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The classic Sherlock Holmes tale (208pp) for Halloween. The movie is most likely the 1939 Basil Rathbone (surely the best Sherlock?) The Book The Penguin English Library Edition of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle"Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a [...]
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 [...]
This month we'll be reading Clear by Carys Davies, winner of the 2025 Wales Book of the Year. On a remote Scottish island, Ivar, the sole occupant, leads a life of quiet isolation until the day he finds a man unconscious on the beach below the cliffs. The newcomer is John Ferguson, an impoverished church [...]
Join us at Book-ish Abergavenny at 1pm on Friday 31st October for a book signing with Builth Wells-based author Tamara Price for her debut YA gothic fantasy - The Alchemist's Daughter. Books will be available to purchase, please book a free ticket to help us estimate attendance. About The Alchemist's Daughter What frightened her the most were the monsters [...]
Join us for our monthly general knowledge quiz with quizmaster Drew….. A round of drinks for the winning team and of course a prize for the loosers to soften the blow. Always a fun evening in the Bookish Loft. £3 per person with teams up to 6 people. options to pre-order Calzone served in the [...]
We can't wait to welcome bestselling historian Professor Janina Ramirez to Abergavenny for an afternoon of conversation to celebrate the release of her new book, Legenda. About Legenda Joan of Arc. Lady Godiva. Isabella of Castile. Their names are well-known, and summaries of their achievements have been recited in classrooms for decades, but these medieval [...]
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 [...]
Join us at Book-ish Abergavenny at 1pm on Saturday 15th November for a book signing with children's graphic novel author Jordan Collver to celebrate his new book – Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt. Books will be available to purchase, please book a free ticket to help us estimate attendance. About Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt What REALLY happened in [...]
A monthly meeting in Book-ish for writers of all levels to write, develop, and share their work in an informal and supportive setting. Members will write something new in every session and should feel free to bring their own writing to share with the group. We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month. [...]
Considered one of the all time classic science fiction stories (256pp), it is a heart-wrenching tale which transcends the genre. Have tissues at hand as it is emotional! There are three adaptations which were all well received by critics but we will be showing the first adaptation (1968) entitled 'Charly', which won a Best Actor [...]
This month we will be discussing A Possible Life by Sebastian Faulks. Tickets are £15 to include a copy of the book (please collect from our Abergavenny shop) and a glass of wine or soft drink. Places are limited so please do book early. Five lives overlap across two centuries. School teacher Geoffrey’s war takes [...]
Join us for our monthly general knowledge quiz with quizmaster Drew….. A round of drinks for the winning team and of course a prize for the losers to soften the blow. Always a fun evening in the Bookish Loft. £3 per person with teams up to 6 people. options to pre-order Calzone served in the [...]
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 [...]
A monthly meeting in Book-ish for writers of all levels to write, develop, and share their work in an informal and supportive setting. Members will write something new in every session and should feel free to bring their own writing to share with the group. We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month. [...]
Special Christmas event with the Macmillan collector's edition of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale. We'll be watching the 1951 film "Scrooge" starring Alistair Sim and Jack Warner. Although, if there is a groundswell of support for "The Muppet Christmas Carol", we are happy to change our plans! Join us for mulled wine, mince pies, and [...]
Join us for our monthly general knowledge quiz with quizmaster Drew…..this time with a festive twist! A round of drinks for the winning team and of course a prize for the losers to soften the blow. Always a fun evening in the Bookish Loft. £3 per person with teams up to 6 people. options to [...]
