To buy tickets, click or tap on an event, and scroll down on the page that appears.
You do not need to bring a printed ticket, email or receipt to our events: we will check your name against a guest list at the door.
If you get stuck, or if you don’t have an email address, please phone or call in to the shop.
Book Signing Event with Cressida Cowell📅 Thursday 9th October | 🕓 4:00 PM Join us for a magical afternoon with Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, as she signs copies of her brand new book:Which Way To The Future – Book 3 in her thrilling, out-of-this-world new series! This cosmic [...]
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 us for an evening with criminal psychologist and bestselling author Dr Julia Shaw to discuss her new book – a riveting investigation into the world of 'green crime' as told through a series of real-world cases. Green Crime asks how, why and who commits these crimes so that we might better protect the planet. [...]
We are SO excited to be hosting this event in the Book-ish Loft to celebrate the brilliant new novella from the hugely talented and revered Tessa Hadley! All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and there will be the opportunity to get your book signed too. About The Party Her new [...]
Join us at Book-ish Abergavenny at 1pm on Saturday 18th October for a book signing with Anna Fiteni. Books will be available to purchase, please book a free ticket to help us estimate attendance. About The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire Ceridwen Parry has run away with the fairies. But this is not her story. For Sabrina Parry, the world [...]
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 [...]
Join us for an evening with Dan Biddle as he talks to journalist Phillipa Cherryson about his new memoir Back From the Dead: The Untold Story of the 7/7 Bombings. “They say cats have nine lives so I’ve been giving them a bit of a run. I’ve died three times on an operating table and [...]
Join us for an evening to celebrate the highly-anticipated first adult novel by award-winning children's author, Ross Montgomery. The Murder at World's End is the first in a gripping new crime series, where Downton Abbey meets Knives Out with a sprinkle of wickedness. All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To buy tickets, click or tap on an event, and scroll down on the page that appears.
You do not need to bring a printed ticket, email or receipt to our events: we will check your name against a guest list at the door.
If you get stuck, or if you don’t have an email address, please phone or call in to the shop.
Book Signing Event with Cressida Cowell📅 Thursday 9th October | 🕓 4:00 PM Join us for a magical afternoon with Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, as she signs copies of her brand new book:Which Way To The Future – Book 3 in her thrilling, out-of-this-world new series! This cosmic [...]
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 us for an evening with criminal psychologist and bestselling author Dr Julia Shaw to discuss her new book – a riveting investigation into the world of 'green crime' as told through a series of real-world cases. Green Crime asks how, why and who commits these crimes so that we might better protect the planet. [...]
We are SO excited to be hosting this event in the Book-ish Loft to celebrate the brilliant new novella from the hugely talented and revered Tessa Hadley! All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and there will be the opportunity to get your book signed too. About The Party Her new [...]
Join us at Book-ish Abergavenny at 1pm on Saturday 18th October for a book signing with Anna Fiteni. Books will be available to purchase, please book a free ticket to help us estimate attendance. About The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire Ceridwen Parry has run away with the fairies. But this is not her story. For Sabrina Parry, the world [...]
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 [...]
Join us for an evening with Dan Biddle as he talks to journalist Phillipa Cherryson about his new memoir Back From the Dead: The Untold Story of the 7/7 Bombings. “They say cats have nine lives so I’ve been giving them a bit of a run. I’ve died three times on an operating table and [...]
Join us for an evening to celebrate the highly-anticipated first adult novel by award-winning children's author, Ross Montgomery. The Murder at World's End is the first in a gripping new crime series, where Downton Abbey meets Knives Out with a sprinkle of wickedness. All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
