Join us and make your yuletide merry with mulled-wine, a mince pie and a talk by Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, a descendant of Charles Dickens, as she reveals the fascinating tale of Christmas traditions during Queen Victoria’s reign.
Join us for an entertaining evening of in the company of Ian A Anderson, regaling us with tunes and tales from his wonderful new autobiography 'Alien Water'.
“A vitally important figure in the history of folk, roots, acoustic and world music.” (Folk Radio UK)
Doors just before 7, kick off just after 7. Bring your own refreshments
More than just a book launch, this will be an entertaining and informative evening compered by poet Maggie Sawkins, featuring local environmental speakers, poetry and fiction performances and a Q&A.
£5 per ticket, refundable against sales of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities.
Bring your own refreshments.
Come along to hear Marnie in conversation, recounting her journey from rough Manchester estate to Cambridge University, from gritty thrillers to ‘cosy-crime’.
Tickets are £5, refundable on the purchase of a book on the evening.
Join us for a talk with author Roger Morgan-Grenville whose new book 'The Restless Coast' explore how Britain's shoreline can be managed and protected.
Part of the Biosphere Festival www.iwbiosphere.org
Join Jean G-Owen and members of the Naked Figleaf Collective for a wonderfully entertaining evening of words and music to celebrate the launch of Issue Four of The Figlet, the Isle of Wight’s own literary magazine.
A panel of local Isle of Wight authors, specialising in various genres, will be talking about their diverse experiences in the publishing world. Whether traditionally published, indie published, or self-published (or a mix of all three), their journeys have all been different. They will explore the joys and difficulties of these industries, from querying to marketing, and illuminate the ups and downs of their respective genres.
Join us for a talk with author, Richard Whitehead whose new book 'Victory in Australia' tells the stirring tale of England's 1954-55 Ashes win-a triumph many consider to be the greatest in our cricketing history.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the new revised paperback edition of this wonderful account of the legendary 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. The book's author and original festival organiser Ray Foulk will be on hand to give a short presentation and to sign copies. The event is free and everyone is welcome.
Tickets for this event are now sold out, please contact the store to be added to the reserved list Join authors Angela Buckley and Lucinda Hawksley for a special event looking at Victorian detective stories, from real-life mysteries to those created by Charles Dickens (Lucinda’s great great great grandfather). The talk will explore the legendary […]