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Each month we will take a book that has an interesting film adaptation and spend the evening comparing the two. The ticket price includes a copy of the book (which can be collected from our Abergavenny bookshop once you’ve booked your place) and the film screening. September’s pick is…On the Black Hill by Bruce Chatwin. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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