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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 [...]
January's writing group will be a special session with the Black Mountains Comedy Festival! Something a bit different - exploring comedy writing and performance. Please book your place here >>> https://bmfestivals.com/tickets/stand-up-for-comedy/ Any questions at all, please email [email protected]
Our first pick for 2026 is Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote — a stylish, bittersweet tale of love, freedom, and identity in 1940s New York. After reading the novella, we’ll watch the classic 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn and explore how Capote’s Holly Golightly became one of cinema’s most iconic characters. Tickets include a [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
The Book A Single Man is a 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood. It follows a day in the life of George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor living in Southern California and grieving the sudden death of his partner, Jim. The novel explores isolation, desire, memory, and the small moments of connection that make life bearable, all compressed into a [...]
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 [...]
