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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 [...]
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 [...]
Join us in Crickhowell for an evening with bestselling author Tim Weaver, in conversation with Alis Hawkins, as he discusses his gripping new thriller The Lost Women — the 15th novel in the much-loved David Raker series. Once a journalist, now a missing persons investigator, Raker is haunted by a case from eighteen years ago, [...]
Chopsy is a memoir like no other – a gut-wrenchingly powerful, yet frequently funny account of a life spent defying the prejudice and inequality faced by working-class women. Maya Jordan’s ambition and resilience was born in the library and nourished by the Open University – through poverty, early motherhood, precarious housing, caring responsibilities and chronic [...]
Join us for a signing with Roger Whitmore at our shop in Abergavenny. Entry is free and there will be books available to buy. About Seikyre. Legacy of The Broken Rune Staff Ten summers have passed by in Northernland since the demise of the evil Queen Helistra. A time of healing and tending the [...]
In this hopeful quest for a new sense of national identity that unifies rather than divides, Zakia Sewell explores folk rituals, myths and traditions throughout the British isles, from Morris dancing to the Notting Hill Carnival. ‘I've been waiting for a book like this’ - Florence Welch About Zakia Sewell Join us in conversation with [...]
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 [...]
The Book Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, published in 1949. Set in a future where Great Britain—now “Airstrip One”—is part of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, the story portrays a society under constant surveillance, ruled by Big Brother and enforced by the Thought Police. Through the Ministry of Truth, the Party manipulates [...]
Join us for a signing with Frances Spurrier at our shop in Abergavenny. Entry is free and there will be books available to buy. About The Winchester Codex Books can be dangerous. Fitz believes he is guardian of one of the most dangerous of all - The Winchester Codex was responsible for wiping out the entire [...]
Held every fortnight. 14th April, 28th April, 12th May, 26th May... Powered by caffeine? Us too! 😴 Clwb Babyccino is a friendly, informal meet up for Mams and Dads to grab a coffee and make new friends*. No structured classes—just good vibes and a well-earned brew! “Love it, where all the normal mums go to feel [...]
Join us on Tuesday 14th April at 7:30pm at Book-ish Loft, Crickhowell for an evening with acclaimed author Ben Rawlence, as he discusses his powerful new book Think Like a Forest: Letters to My Children from a Changing Planet and shares insights into his work exploring climate, community and the stories that connect us. About [...]
Join us for an evening with award-winning author Alex Preston as he talks about his new novel A Stranger in Corfu, a gripping and stylish literary thriller set on a sun-soaked isle off Corfu. On the Greek island of Vidos the past lingers like salt in the air. The inhabitants – former members of MI6 [...]
Join us for a signing with Martyn Farr at our shop in Crickhowell at 4pm. Entry is free but please book a ticket. There will be Beautiful Brecon Beacon books available to buy and also Martyn's previous book Hidden Realms. About the author Martyn Farr was born in Crickhowell and is a leading exploratory caver [...]
