The King’s Arms

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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. August’s pick is…The 39 Steps by John Buchan. About [...]

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. July’s pick is…A Month in the County by J.L [...]

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. June’s pick is…The Body by Stephen King - a [...]

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. May's pick is...The Man who Planted Trees by Jean [...]

We're delighted to launch our new Film & Book Club! 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 [...]