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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: 'The Rift' by Standish Cope
DESCRIPTION:In The Rift\, a captivating novella set in Kenya Colony during the Mau Mau uprising against the British administration\, the reader is transported into a world of historical fiction. This compelling narrative delves into the tragic intersection of two families: that of colonial judge Edward Stephens and his loved ones\, and the resolute freedom fighter Munthu Mkesi and his own kin. Against the backdrop of a nation gripped by irreconcilable conflict\, primarily between the Kikuyu tribe and the colonial authorities\, a poignant struggle emerges\, fueled by the tribe’s unwavering pursuit of ‘Land and Freedom’ – Ithaka na Wiyathi. \nWithin the pages of this gripping tale\, the profound clash between black and white\, the oppressed and the oppressor\, comes to life through the contrasting experiences of Judge Edward Stephens and Munthu Mkesi\, a resilient Kikuyu farmer. As their lives intertwine amidst the tumultuous era\, The Rift immerses readers in a world where societal divisions\, political strife\, and personal sacrifices collide\, giving birth to a poignant narrative that explores the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/book-launch-the-rift-by-standish-cope
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!!! BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL LIFE: A fun and illuminating evening with Island-born author and life design and empowerment coach\, Kate Taylor
DESCRIPTION:In this fun and informative evening\, Kate will lead you through the seven steps outlined in her book\, BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL Life\, the soul-seeker’s guide to creating an empowered\, purpose-driven life.\nBIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL is the ultimate empowerment guide that combines psychological tools with spiritual practices\, to offer a unique blend of strategy with a dash of spiritual sauce. Kate’s approach empowers you to connect with your authentic self\, rediscover your sparkle\, and create a purpose-driven life where you thrive\, not just survive.\nKate will guide you through the easily implementable tools within each of the seven steps that guide you towards your BIG\, BOLD\, BEAUTIFUL life\, so don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and vibrant change in 2024 and beyond. Join us for an evening that promises inspiration\, empowerment\, and the high-vibe disco ball shine!
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/big-bold-beautiful-life-a-fun-and-illuminating-evening-with-island-born-author-and-life-design-and-empowerment-coach-kate-taylor
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:'There Will Be Blue Skies' BOOK LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Its July 1941\, our evacuees prepare to leave the village school. Reggie joins the scouts determined to be useful and Lindy prepares for her entrance exam to a private school. Despite these activities that separate them their friendship remains strong\, helping each other in different ways. They become entangled in the Cowes blitz on the 4th May 1942 where they witness war at its most ugly. \nThis is Jo’s third book about Lindy and Reggie’s adventures in Little Bridge on the Isle of Wight. The first one\, ‘A Red Sky’ was awarded third place in the Isle of Wight Book Awards\, Children’s section\, for books published in 2022.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/there-will-be-blue-skies-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:POSTIE TO PIRATE (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Derrick Babington will be in conversation with his editor Pat Murgatroyd\, discussing and reading passages from his witty memoire of how a local postman became a high seas adventurer. Musical interludes will be provided by musician and folk singer John Hacker. \nTickets are £5\, refundable on the purchase of a book.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/postie-to-pirate
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Music
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SUMMARY:'My Name Is Not Matilda' BOOK LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:A captivating\, touching\, fascinating and beautifully written autobiography. \nMiranda was brought up in a Norfolk farming family and went to boarding school at the age of seven. Being Head of House was not the envied position one might imagine it to be. She had various dead end jobs\, waitressing\, cleaning and housekeeping\, and then studied Dress Design. For three years in the 1960’s\, she was a model living in Chelsea. She married and spent two years with her husband building their own boat\, a trimaran. She had never sailed before but they then set off on an extraordinary voyage across the Atlantic Ocean spending 27 days alone at sea. After four years sailing around the West Indies they returned to England. Later\, alas\, the marriage collapsed. \nFor the last 40 years she has lived on the Isle of Wight working as an artist\, exhibiting\, running workshops and delivering Reminiscence sessions in residential care homes. \nShe writes movingly about her work\, her personal life\, describing details of her travels\, her sailing adventures\, her love of nature and of bringing up two boys on her own; then falling in love again. \nMiranda has written poetry and songs in the past but this is her first book. With candour she shares her thoughts and feelings about events in her life from the post war years to the present day.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/my-name-is-not-matilda-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:THE FIGLET LAUNCH EVENT: FREE
DESCRIPTION:The Figlet Literary Magazine is a new publication founded by Jean G-Owen. Published twice a year\, in January and June\, this magazine showcases a wide variety of writings such as poems\, short stories\, interviews\, articles\, and sketches. It also features contributions that align with the theme of each issue. The magazine is focused on supporting writers living on the Isle of Wight. You can purchase Issue One directly from the publication’s website or Medina Bookshop in Cowes\, Babushka Bookshop in Shanklin\, and The Cabin Newsagents in Freshwater.\nThe Naked Figleaf Collective is a community-focused venture founded by Jean G-Owen. Naked Figleaf gives a fig about performing arts\, small press publishing\, and promoting creative opportunities and events for artists\, writers and performers on the Isle of Wight.\n\nThe Figlet Issue Two Summer Season 2024 contains work from forty-five IOW writers and illustrators\, including twenty submissions on the featured theme “Footprints”.\n\nThe magazine launches at Medina Bookshop\, Cowes\, on Saturday\, June 29\, from 7 to 9 p.m.\, in conjunction with the IOW Biosphere Festival.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-figlet-launch-event-free
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:'THE ISLE OF WIGHT: WOMEN\, HISTORY\, BOOKS AND PLACES' - Book Launch with Author Susanna Hoe
DESCRIPTION:The Isle of Wight: Women\, History\, Books and Places does not contain a chapter about Queen Victoria and Osborne House\, which are\, perhaps\, all some know about the Island. But somehow she sneaks into several chapters. If her daughter\, Princess Beatrice\, is known as her mother’s companion\, she may be less familiar as Governor of the Island\, living in Carisbrooke Castle and responsible for the foundation of the Carisbrooke Castle Museum\, one of the Island’s jewels. She has her place in its history\, as does her sister\, artist and rebel Princess Louise. Given more space is Isabella de Fortibus\, known as ‘Lady of the Isle’. She was the last Lord of the Island\, ruling almost as a queen from Carisbrooke Castle in the 13th century\, in defiance of the king the other side of the Solent. Before her was 9th century Queen Osburga\, of Arreton Manor\, mother of Alfred the Great. But the book is not only about royalty\, even though it includes visits from Russian\, Austro-Hungarian\, and French Empresses. The Island had earlier withstood French invasions\, following Romans who left their villas\, two of them now excavated and open to the public.\nThe Island is sometimes known as ‘Dinosaur Isle’\, and that chapter begins the book\, not so much about the creatures\, but those who hunted for\, and found\, their fossils. It has also been called ‘Ghost Island’\, and there are plenty of those\, and of witches burnt at the stake\, and smugglers – all aptly named ‘Outsiders’. There is a chapter on ‘Irregular Relations’ which includes a smuggler who climbed her way to the top of French society via a royal Comte\, and the delightfully-named\, fast-living\, 16th century Dowsabel Mills\, who also opened a girls school. Nuns and philanthropists find their place\, as does a notable pioneer photographer and a now recognised marine engineer\, powerboat racers\, aviatrixes\, sailors\, those campaigning for women’s suffrage\, and a spy or two\, one of whom was nearly hanged. That is not to forget writers and artists such as the French Impressionist Berthe Morisot. Her delicate and evocative watercolour is not only a memento of her 1875 Cowes honeymoon\, but also adorns the book’s cover. \nKindly sponsored by Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-isle-of-wight-women-history-books-and-places-book-launch-with-author-susanna-hoe
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: 'THE BERMONDSEY MURDER' by Angela Buckley
DESCRIPTION:When Patrick O’Connor went missing in August 1849\, his friends were suspicious. The London dock worker was last seen in the company of Swiss-born Maria Manning and her husband in Bermondsey. By the time police officers discovered his remains under the kitchen floor\, the couple had fled. \nThis shocking crime sparked a race against time to bring these cold-blooded killers to justice. After almost a decade of unsolved murders in the capital\, could Scotland Yard detectives find the murderous pair and restore public confidence in their sleuthing skills. The search for the Mannings spread beyond England and was closely followed by the Victorian public\, including prominent writers such as Charles Dickens who was haunted by the case and later immortalised some of the key characters in Bleak House\, which was published just four years later. To this day\, the Bermondsey Murder remains a legendary crime in the history of Scotland Yard and mid-nineteenth century London. \nUsing primary source material\, this book delves into the background of the Mannings\, including Maria’s link with royalty and Frederick’s previous criminal activities. It also offers a full biography of the victim\, Patrick O’Connor\, and his shady past\, as well as presenting the original court documents which shed further light on the case and the Mannings’ relationship. \nDr Angela Buckley is a historian and writer specialising in Victorian crime and police history. Her work is featured in national magazines and newspapers\, and on radio\, podcasts and TV. Her first book with Pen & Sword was The Real Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Story of Jerome Caminada.\nAngela has a PhD in history and her thesis is on the evolution of Victorian and Edwardian police detective practice. She is associate lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. Angela is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association and the Historical Writers Association. Originally from Manchester\, Angela divides her time between Cowes and Bermondsey.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/book-launch-the-bermondsey-murder-by-angela-buckley
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:'Letters To Margaret - Confessions To My Late Wife' Hunter Davies Author Talk ----- (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:At the end of almost every day of their fifty-five years of married life\, the publicity-shy author Margaret Forster would ask her naturally gregarious and outgoing husband Hunter Davies to describe to her the highlights of his working day spent in the worlds of journalism and publishing. In the six years that have elapsed since Margaret’s death\, Hunter has continued these conversations with his wife\, regaling her with accounts of the events and developments in his life – domestic\, social\, romantic\, book-related\, health-related and others – through a sequence of ‘Letters to Margaret’. Whether recounting adventures in online dating\, the pleasures and pitfalls of buying a new house by the seaside\, the trauma of major operations on his heart and gall bladder\, a chance encounter at a book-signing session that led to a new romantic attachment\, or a visit to A&E when he was supposed to be watching the World Cup final\, these twenty-three letters weave together strands of confession\, self-mockery\, anecdote and touching remembrance of married happiness with Margaret. \nLetters to Margaret reveals Hunter Davies raging happily against the dying of the light in his late eighties\, and seeking consolation for life’s frustrations and disappointments through a sustained conversation with the woman he shared his life with for more than half a century.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/letters-to-margaret-confessions-to-my-late-wife-hunter-davies-author-talk
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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SUMMARY:'A Drowning Tide' Book Launch with author Sarah Lawton
DESCRIPTION:A Drowning Tide is an unpredictable\, gripping story of toxic families\, dangerous secrets and the past catching up with the present.\nA Drowning Tide is Sarah Lawton’s debut crime novel\, set on the Isle of Wight where the author grew up and introducing protagonist Merry\, a reclusive fifty-something woman who finds solace in writing cryptic crosswords as a living and the pleasure of wild swimming. Merry’s life\, though\, is about to take a very different and unexpected path. When her neighbour\, Lucas Manning – son of her late best friend\, Julia – goes missing\, Merry finds herself caught up in the search for his whereabouts\, questioned by police and forming an unlikely alliance with a private investigator called Gareth to look for him. But what Merry doesn’t know is that finding Lucas will expose all her own deeply buried secrets\, resulting in mortal danger and a thrilling twist.\nAuthor Sarah Lawton is one of 3% of the population who are aphantasic\, and therefore unable to form mental images of real or imaginary people\, places or things. For Sarah\, her lack of visual imagination has drawn her to pursue a creative career and has been helpful to her writing rather than a hindrance. She seeks out real places to describe in her own words\, and her memories are visceral rather than visual\, relating to feelings\, sensations and smells\, which all contribute to the striking detail of her writing. Needing to write about somewhere she knew and still drawn to the water\, Sarah chose to set her debut crime novel on the island where she grew up\, where the scent of the sea is never far away and\, whilst picturesque\, has\, like most places\, its dark side\, too.\nThe novel is an unputdownable brainteaser\, and readers can follow Merry’s journey whilst puzzling over the cryptic clues throughout.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/a-drowning-tide-book-launch-with-author-sarah-lawton
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T193000
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SUMMARY:'THE LAUGHING ROBOT' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:In a near-future world where robots are becoming increasingly prevalent\, recently widowed social worker Anna grapples with grief\, betrayal\, and an uncertain future. As she explores the potential of AI and robotics to revolutionize eldercare\, Anna’s personal life is upended when her late husband’s will reveals shocking secrets. \nSeeking a fresh start\, Anna impulsively purchases a run-down cottage on the Isle of Wight\, hoping to build a new life of independence and purpose. But with family tensions rising\, strange events unfolding on the island\, and her own mental health called into question\, Anna soon realizes that escaping her past won’t be so simple. \nAs Anna navigates the challenges of her new life\, she finds herself drawn into an experimental robot companionship program. When the enigmatic ‘Henry’\, and later his more advanced successor ‘Henry2’\, come to stay with her\, Anna must confront her growing dependence on technology\, her fears about aging and autonomy\, and the very nature of what it means to be human. \nWith her son Stanley’s investment in the burgeoning robot industry and the mysterious ‘Sunset Clause’ looming over her\, Anna increasingly questions who she can trust. Caught between the pull of the island’s rugged natural beauty and the push of invasive technology\, Anna struggles to maintain her sense of self in a world that seems to be leaving her behind. \nThe arrival of the powerful Professor Sir John Westerby and his Citizen UK charity on the island raises the stakes. As Anna witnesses the tragic consequences of the battle for control over the lives of the elderly\, she must decide what risks she is willing to take to protect those she loves. \nWhen the government announces a radical plan to transform the Isle of Wight into ‘Home Farm’ – a designated haven for the elderly complete with mandatory robot caregivers – Anna and her fellow ‘guinea pigs’ from the robot companionship program find themselves at the center of a national debate. Faced with an uncertain future and a society increasingly willing to discard its elders\, Anna must navigate a treacherous web of political and corporate interests while fighting to maintain her dignity\, autonomy and sense of self. \nAs the situation on the island spirals out of control and dark secrets come to light\, Anna realizes the true scope of the forces aligned against her. With ‘Home Farm’ in lockdown\, her health failing\, and her loved ones out of reach\, Anna faces the ultimate test of resilience. In a thrilling climax\, she must rally her strength and ingenuity for a daring escape – aided by unlikely allies both human and machine. \nThought-provoking and poignant\, The Laughing Robot is a story of one woman’s journey through loss\, disillusionment\, and renewal in an age where the lines between human and machine are blurring. Julia Ross weaves an immersive near-future tale that explores the social impacts of emerging technologies while capturing the enduring human needs for connection\, purpose\, and hope in the face of change. Fans of literary sci-fi and emotionally engaging women’s fiction will find a moving\, compelling story that raises profound questions about the future of aging\, family\, and our relationship with technology.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-laughing-robot-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:The Triple Crones Presents...Performance & Book Launch (new date 19th November)
DESCRIPTION:Ajeana\, Crone of Rural Spaces welcomes you to her Cronewood lairwith tales of big bad wolves and arachnophobic women. In her other guise\, Jean G-Owen is a writer and publisher at Naked Figleaf Press. Her poetry collection Bites of Love: Poems & Images was published in 2023. \nCass\, Crone of the Sea\, surges from the great sea swell with tales of oyster festivals and warnings to maidens. In her other guise\, Sandy Kealty had been writing and performing on IOW for over twenty years. She has published The Mermaid is Unimpressed and The Mermaid Rides Again. \nFlamenco\, Crone of Urban Spaces\, rises phoenix-like to bring colour\, carnival and comedy to the Cronedom. In her other guise\, Cheryl May writes comedy scripts published by Lazy Bee Scripts. She has recently published her debut poetry collection\, Not Just Desserts. \nHolly Medland Lees is a storyteller from IOW with a keen interest in medieval and local history. She loves stories of the sea and tales with a twist. She’ll be telling two tales of Middle Age wily women who both have a point to prove. \nTina Goode started her musical life in early childhood. In recent years she sings and plays with IOW folk trio Second Time Around. On rare occasions\, Tina enjoys solo performances\, and will be bringing her beautiful sounds to the Cronedom.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-triple-crones-presents-performance-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch,Music
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SUMMARY:'Naturally Nic/k' book launch with author Kathryn Rossati
DESCRIPTION:Nic loves to perform magic tricks\, but after the girls at school made fun of her\, she hid her passion\, thinking she’d never be good enough. \nWhen Nic’s class goes on a school trip to the Thames Tunnel to celebrate its famous Fancy Fair\, she sees her two bullies vanish. Curious to find out what happened\, she steps through a mysterious alcove and finds herself at the original Fancy Fair—over one hundred and fifty years in the past! \nMeanwhile\, Nikolai’s life isn’t going so well. Another magician has taken his dad’s spot to perform\, and his brother\, Amos\, has gone missing. With rumours of kidnapped children spreading through town\, Nikolai is worried. Then\, out of nowhere\, a mysterious girl appears\, claiming she’s from the future—and says that two of her classmates have disappeared. \nTo solve the mystery\, Nic and Nikolai must work together. But can a neurodivergent girl from the present\, a magic-student failure\, really help a boy who’s a master at designing tricks and picking locks? Nic isn’t so sure\, but she knows they have to try!
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/naturally-nick-booklaunch-with-author-kathryn-rossati
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:'A Merciful Sea' book launch with Katie Daysh
DESCRIPTION:An ocean divides them. Can their love survive the battles to come?Arthur Courtney is a commander without a ship and without purpose. So when old friend Captain Henry Harrison offers him a place onboard HMS Lion\, bound to join Nelson’s fleet in the Mediterranean\, he is eager for the opportunity. \nBut onboard discipline has broken down; Harrison is not the captain he once was. Added to this\, Courtney has agreed to a troubling deal in order to serve: marriage to Harrison’s sister-in-law\, Tabitha Sandham. He fears he will have to choose between his career and his love for Hiram Nightingale. \nIn England\, Nightingale’s life is shaken by the death of his father and by the re-appearance of the Lion\, the ship that caused him such pain. When threatening notes are received at his and Courtney’s cottage on the Isle of Wight\, he vows to find out the truth behind them. But it appears there is more trouble on the island than simply the threatening messages. \nSo while Courtney defends the sea\, Nightingale must help protect England’s shores from calamity. A stunning and romantic historical adventure of the sea from the author of Leeward\, a Times Historical Novel of the Year 2023.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/a-merciful-sea-book-launch-with-katie-daysh
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T193000
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SUMMARY:'The Alchemist's Oracle' launch with Zoe Sadler
DESCRIPTION:Set out on an enchanting journey with The Alchemist’s Oracle\, where ancient alchemy brews a magical concoction of self-transformation. Step into the mystical realms where ordinary life merges with the extraordinary\, revealing secrets to illuminate your path. Within this bewitching deck\, each card is a potion\, an elixir for your soul. Unlock the wisdom of the alchemical symbols and elements\, guiding you through a playful odyssey of self-discovery. This deck is more than a tool; it’s your spirited companion\, a whimsical passport to a world where self-love and emotional wellbeing grow in abundance. Let this oracle be your guide\, leading you to the heart of transformation. Just as alchemists turn lead into gold\, you’ll embark on your personal metamorphosis. The Alchemist’s Oracle invites you to sip from the cauldron of your inner wisdom\, embracing a richer\, purposeful life. A whimsical and quirky deck for budding alchemists – will appeal to younger as well as more seasoned readers Merges a playful and light-hearted approach with genuinely transformative guidance Combines artist and alchemist Zoe Sadler’s lifelong passions for nature\, medicinal plants\, and ancient wisdom Each card is a piece of art\, infused with the essence of alchemy and the natural world and inspired by a (metaphorical) magic potion with transformative properties.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-alchemists-oracle-launch-with-zoe-sadler
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103248
CREATED:20250126T170032Z
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SUMMARY:'Wild Seas\, Wilder Cities' Book Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Wild Seas\, Wilder Cities takes an upbeat look at the small changes that ordinary people are making which add up to create a healthier\, happier and more sustainable world. Many talented writers and poets have contributed and many different tales are told. The launch is an opportunity to mix with fellow readers\, authors and poets\, and to learn more about what’s happening on the Isle of Wight\, in the Solent and across the water.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/wild-seas-wilder-cities-book-launch-event
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T103248
CREATED:20250309T163857Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening In The Company Of Marnie Riches
DESCRIPTION:When Gill Swanley decides to take up gardening to fight a midlife malaise\, she never expected it to become quite such a dangerous hobby.\nPushing herself to ‘get out there’\, Gill picks herself up the secateurs and joins the Bromley Botanists. Here she finds a seven-strong group whose main agenda is how to win the coveted Golden Trowel for best community club of the year.\nBut when a dead body turns up in the community greenhouse\, they suddenly have more serious matters to consider than victory. They must uncover whether their arch-rivals\, Croydon\, are taking things to another level or whether someone more dangerous is targeting their rag tag group.\nCan they dig up the truth before someone else is left pushing up the daisies? \nMarnie Riches grew up on a rough estate in north Manchester. Exchanging the spires of nearby Strangeways prison for those of Cambridge University\, she gained a Masters in German & Dutch. She has been a punk\, a trainee rock star\, a pretend artist and professional fundraiser. Aside from literary pursuits\, gardening is her passion.\nMarnie’s award-winning crime-thriller debut\, The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die\, is ten years old this spring\, and in that decade she has become a bestselling contributor to the genre\, with four critically acclaimed series and hundreds of thousands of books sold in the UK alone. The Gardeners’ Club – a must-read for Richard Osman fans – may be Marnie’s twelfth murder mystery\, but it is her first foray into cosy crime…with a horticultural twist!\nWhen she isn’t writing about murder most foul\, Marnie teaches academic writing for the Royal Literary Fund. She has been a course tutor and supervisor for Cambridge University’s Masters in crime- and thriller-writing. She teaches crime-writing for New Writing North and has also taught the Faber Novel Writing Course. She pens historical romance under the pseudonym\, Maggie Campbell.\nwww.marnieriches.com
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/an-evening-in-the-company-of-marnie-riches
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:'The Restless Coast' talk with author Roger Morgan-Grenville £5
DESCRIPTION:The island of Britain has over 10\,000 miles of coastline\, steeped in history and constantly shifting\, changing\, adapting and providing. The Restless Coast is a moving and beautiful account of a journey around it\, during which the author travels its length to discover its challenges and opportunities\, and to talk to the people trying to protect it. At once delightful travelogue and passionate defence\, The Restless Coast shines a powerful spotlight into the thin line that surrounds us\, and defines our status as islanders. \nOverarching the journey is the extraordinary natural history of the coastline\, together with the story of how man has imprinted himself on its very geology and shape for countless centuries. Into the account\, Roger Morgan-Grenville threads the modern challenges that the shoreline faces\, and the people who are trying to protect it. At once informative\, angry and funny\, The Restless Coast is a very personal love letter to our island edge.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-restless-coast-talk-with-author-roger-morgan-grenville-5
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T210000
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SUMMARY:Figlet 4 Book Launch SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT\nThis edition explores the theme “Feast or Famine” — and the evening promises a rich serving of spoken word performances from some of the island’s most exciting voices\, plus live music—and a chance to get your hands on the brand-new edition hot off the press.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/figlet-4-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T200000
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CREATED:20250430T160536Z
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SUMMARY:'Victory in Australia: the Remarkable Story of England's Greatest Ashes Triumph 1954-55'\, Author talk by Richard Whitehead
DESCRIPTION:The Ashes series of 1954–55 marked a watershed moment in the history of English cricket. Under the leadership of Len Hutton\, the national team’s first professional captain\, one of the greatest\ngroup of players ever to represent England won an Ashes series in Australia for the first time in more than 20 years. It is a feat that has been repeated only four times in more than 70 years since. But Hutton’s men had to overcome the additional obstacle of losing heavily in the first Test – only one England team has managed to win an overseas Ashes series after such a monumental setback. \nThe names of the cricketers who locked horns in 1954–55 resonate down the decades – Hutton’s team included Denis Compton\, Frank Tyson\, Brian Statham\, Trevor Bailey\, Godfrey Evans\, Peter May and Colin Cowdrey. Among their Australian opponents were Ray Lindwall\, Keith Miller\, Neil Harvey and Richie Benaud. In the 1950s\, these players were not just elite sportsmen\, they were household names. \nAn Ashes series for the ages is brought thrillingly to life in this momentous slice of sporting and social history. \nRichard Whitehead worked in newspapers for nearly 40 years\, spending 21 of them in a variety of senior roles at The Times\, including spells in the sport\, books and obituaries sections. He has been writing obituaries for Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack since 2012. His previous books include The Cup: a Pictorial Celebration of the World’s Greatest Football Tournament\, The Times on the Ashes and Warne in Wisden. \nMonday 14th July 6.30pm\nTickets £5 (refundable on the purchase of the book) \n‘Elegant and evocative … the definitive word on England’s most astonishing Ashes tour ever’ – Matthew Engel \n‘A wonderfully full-bodied account\, alert to every human and social as well as cricketing nuance’ – David Kynaston \n‘A masterpiece of research and narrative skill’ – Leo McKinstry \n‘An outstanding addition to cricket’s literature … Richard Whitehead marvellously recreates one of the great tours of the 20th century’ – Duncan Hamilton
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/victory-in-australia-the-remarkable-story-of-englands-greatest-ashes-triumph-1954-55-author-talk-by-richard-whitehead
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T193000
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SUMMARY:'THE LAST GREAT EVENT' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The 1970 Festival was a record-breaking event. It spanned five days and nights with an audience widely reported to have reached 600\,000. For the first time\, Ray Foulk delves into contemporary reports\, revealing the arguments that raged at both local and national level. His inside story concludes with the parliamentary battle to stop the Island event and the attempt to ban all open air festivals nationwide. \n“If you were one of the half a million music fans who made their way like raggle-taggle gypsies to the Isle of Wight 1970 then you will absolutely love this backstage look at a great moment in rock history.” Ray Connolly\,  Daily Mail
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-last-great-event-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Larry Lamb (at Island Sailing Club)
DESCRIPTION:London\, Thursday 8th May 2025: Larry Lamb has today announced a UK book tour that sees him travel from Billericay in Essex to Barry Island in South Wales\, in support of his debut novel\, All Wrapped Up.\nThe extensive tour itinerary gives a nod to Larry’s much-loved alter-ego\, Mick Shipman\, from acclaimed sitcom Gavin & Stacey\, and will include festival appearances\, book signings and ‘audience with’ events across the UK.\nLarry’s novel\, All Wrapped Up is set amidst political turmoil on a Caribbean island. It follows the story of Killian Wilde\, the first assistant director\, who is determined to see his film through – if the chaos doesn’t consume them first. Between managing an impossible lead actor\, navigating power struggles on and off set\, and a crew member vanishing under mysterious circumstances\, the production is at risk of falling apart.\nBlending sharp dialogue\, rich behind-the-scenes detail\, and the grit of a top-notch crew\, All Wrapped Up is a compelling portrait of a non-blockbuster filmmaking under fire – where the real battle isn’t just on screen.\nInformed by his years of experience in film and television\, Larry Lamb gives an inside look at the industry; the trials\, tribulations\, and hard-won successes of producing a piece of cinema.\nLarry Lamb said: “For the past 17 years\, it’s been such an honour to play the ever-popular Mick Shipman\,\nGavin’s dad. Fans of the show often ask me what it’s like to work on a TV or film set – and I hope that my novel gives them a glimpse into that world.” \nLarry Lamb is a storyteller like no other. Some of my fondest memories of being on theset of Gavin and Stacey were listening to Larry tell incredible stories.” – James Corden \n“Hooray\, at last\, an insight into the unsung hero\, at the helm of making filming magic. This intriguing story illuminates the tightrope day-to-day tasks of a 1st assistant director and the crew\, on and off a film set – that has never been touched on before. Mr Lamb pulls no punches. It is speedy\, sexy and amusingly truthful. I loved it.” – Celia Imrie
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/an-evening-with-larry-lamb-at-island-sailing-club
LOCATION:Island Sailing Club\, 70 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000
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SUMMARY:'RUST' Book Launch with Paul Littler
DESCRIPTION:It’s the year 1100.\nLord Rust is a vampire. He’s bad tempered and distracted having killed the King of England. His problems have only just begun. Honore\, a vampire queen\, learns of an approaching danger. When you have ambitions\, it’s an opportunity too good to miss. With the help of an undead archbishop\, a cryptic prophecy and a village of revolting peasants. Rust and Honore must join forces or witness the destruction of their kind.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/rust-book-launch-with-paul-littler
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
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SUMMARY:'Jellyfish' by Robin Ford - BOOK LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Ranging across three distinct sections\, Robin Ford’s Jellyfish demonstrates a mastery of language in the service of deep emotions and the complex challenges of the way we live now. Acutely observed\, the poems capture the essence of life on a small island\, offering a perspective that can move from the satirical to the poignant\, and focussing on the interplay of beauty and tragedy that surrounds us all. From the subtle nuances of daily life to profound reflections on human existence\, the natural world and gender\, Jellyfish is a collection that will resonate deeply as we story the lives we lead.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/jellyfish-by-robin-ford-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T183000
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SUMMARY:'Ukrainian Paws and Whiskers on the Island' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a cosy book launch at Medina Bookshop\, Cowes\, celebrating a heartwarming and funny children’s book about the adventures of four Ukrainian refugees — a cat\, a dog\, a guinea pig\, and their owner Marusya — who arrive on the Isle of Wight to be hosted by the kind English couple\, Mr and Mrs Watkins.\nThey soon discover that life on the island is full of surprises. Coming from a world where what’s supposed to be left turns out to be right\, and what’s supposed to be right turns out to be left\, the characters stumble into playful misunderstandings and funny discoveries at every turn. With charm\, humor\, and warmth\, their story shows how even in the strangest situations\, friendship\, laughter\, and kindness can help everyone feel at home in a new land. \nThis self-published book was created in collaboration with Odessa-born illustrator Yana Barabash\, and together we hope to celebrate the growing friendship between two nations. Through humour and relatable cultural differences — just like in the story — we aim to help children and adults understand one another a little better. \nThe book also highlights and promotes the beautiful artwork of Yana Barabash\, who arrived on the Island as a refugee. The original idea of Marusya and her pets coming to the Isle of Wight was hers\, and we are delighted to share her talent with a wider audience.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/ukrainian-paws-and-whiskers-on-the-island-book-launch
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH 'Conscious Upgrade: Reprogram Your Subconscious\, Activate Your Superconscious' with Jane Giles
DESCRIPTION:Jane\, who lives and works on the Isle of Wight\, has spent more than 20 years supporting clients through anxiety\, phobias\, low mood\, confidence issues and life transitions. Throughout her career\, she has repeatedly heard clients say\, “Why has no one ever explained this to me before?” \nThat question inspired her to write Conscious Upgrade – a practical\, accessible manual designed to help people understand how their thinking works\, and how to consciously use it to create lasting change. \nWritten in the same clear\, everyday language Jane uses in her therapy sessions\, Conscious Upgrade explains how the brain “uploads” the information we feed it\, and how this shapes behaviour\, emotions and outcomes. \nDrawing on two decades of clinical experience\, Jane shows readers how to retrain neural networks and reprogramme the subconscious into a version they consciously choose. \nJane says\,\n“This book is about empowerment.\n“When people realise they are not at the mercy of their subconscious patterns\, real change becomes possible.” \nThe book is structured as a practical manual\, meaning readers can dip into the sections most relevant to them rather than reading cover to cover. \nIt addresses over 30 of the most common issues Jane has worked with: anxiety\, depression\, social anxiety\, phobias\, confidence\, self-esteem\, motivation\, addiction\, health anxiety\, sleep issues\, IBS\, pain management\, unwanted habits\, fears (including flying\, needles\, spiders and dogs)\, relationship challenges\, weight loss support\, smoking cessation and performance improvement. \nEach chapter is supported by free hypnotherapy audios available on YouTube\, transforming the book from something to read into an immersive experience. \nOne client describes the impact of Jane’s work\,\n“Working with Jane completely changed my life. She helped me understand my anxiety in a way that finally made sense\, and gave me tools I still use every day.\n“Difficult relationships that once felt overwhelming are now easy to navigate. I feel calmer\, more confident\, and in control.”
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/book-launch-conscious-upgrade-reprogram-your-subconscious-activate-your-superconscious-with-jane-giles
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:'The Reds And The Greys' BOOK LAUNCH with Edmund Matyjaszek
DESCRIPTION:On the Isle of Wight\, for as long as anyone can remember\, red squirrels have lived in peace and tranquillity UNTIL…a report came\, their deadliest enemy\, the grey squirrel had arrived! The animals of the island alone could not stop them. So the High Heron of Wootton\, Guardian of the Isle\, hatches a plan. \nOne night\, he sends Red\, the island squirrel\, to the window of a lonely schoolboy who lives near the sea…..to start to marshal humans\, animals\, birds and horses to combine IN DEFENCE OF THE ISLE! \nA published poet\, author & playwright Edmund Matyjaszek has lived on the Isle of Wight for over 20 years and brought up his family there. He is a former Director and Trustee of the Poetry Society\, and former Principal of Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham. In addition to the professional stage\, he has written and performed for schools\, hospitals\, charities and churches and frequently gives readings. Recent commissions include “Reporting from Jerusalem” and “The Passover Investigation” for Radio Maria England.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/the-reds-and-the-greys-book-launch-with-edmund-matyjaszek
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:'A Summertime Murder' by Mary Grand BOOK LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Return to the beautiful coastline of the Isle of Wight in this engrossing and unputdownable cosy mystery! \nSusan never imagined herself an amateur sleuth\, and she certainly never goes looking for trouble\, preferring days spent walking her loyal dogs Libs and Rocco\, and maybe even a dip in the sea to cool off after this interminable heatwave. \nWhen she hears of a break-in at the vet’s where her new neighbour works\, Susan’s curiosity is piqued. \nAnd then\, a few days later\, the lead vet\, Peter\, mysteriously disappears. They assume it’s business related until his body is washed up on the beach close to his clifftop home. \nSusan is convinced he was murdered and slowly discovers that each of the small group of suspects has a motive. Is the killing linked to the break-in… or is this a crime of passion? \nOnce again\, Susan finds herself piecing together clues in her search for the truth. Can she untangle the lies before someone else dies?
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/a-summertime-murder-by-mary-grand-book-signing
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:'IT ENDS HERE' author talk with Heidi Perks
DESCRIPTION:In this locked-room thriller\, a peaceful marina town becomes the scene of a terrifying hostage situation when five strangers are trapped inside a café at gunpoint. Outside\, their loved ones receive the worst phone call imaginable: someone they care about is in danger. As the hours tick by and tensions rise\, it becomes clear that one of the five is hiding a secret they would kill to keep. With its evocative island setting and mounting suspense\, It Ends Here brings the drama chillingly close to home. \nHeidi Perks is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Now You See Her—a Richard and Judy Book Club pick—as well as the acclaimed thrillers Come Back for Me\, Three Perfect Liars\, The Other Guest and The Whispers. Known for her brilliantly constructed plots and her sharp insight into the darker side of human relationships\, Heidi has become one of the UK’s most compelling voices in psychological suspense. \nDuring the evening\, Heidi will talk about the inspiration behind It Ends Here\, why she chose the Isle of Wight as the setting for this gripping story\, and how she crafts the twists and secrets that keep readers turning the pages. The event will include an audience Q&A and the opportunity to have books signed. \nWhether you’re already a fan or simply love an unputdownable thriller\, join us for a fascinating evening with a bestselling author whose latest novel brings high-stakes suspense to the Isle of Wight. \n‘Original and twisty. I was gripped from the very first page.’ \nCLAIRE DOUGLAS \n‘A multi-layered\, hugely intriguing story with jump off the page characters – I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find out \nwhat was going on\, loved it!’ \nANDREA MARA \n‘Packed with secrets\, twists\, and smart reveals\, this pulse-pounding thriller kept me guessing until the final page’ \nLUCY CLARKE \n‘An intense\, immersive thriller filled with enough secrets and lies to keep you guessing right to the very end’ \nTM LOGAN \n‘I loved this book. A human story with believable characters and no gratuitous gore. Just my cup of tea.’ \nJANE CORRY\n‘Tense\, twisty and unputdownable’ \nASIA MACKAY \n‘A refreshing take on the ‘whodunnit’. Emotional\, tense and twisty\, as we’ve come to expect from the brilliant Heidi Perks. \nThis is definitely her best yet. An absolute must-read!'  \nCAZ FREAR \n‘Perks combines taut suspense with an extraordinary understanding of human nature and high-stakes relationships. Every\npage tightens the grip on an utterly propulsive plot … immersive\, insightful\, and impossible to put down. I was hooked from \nthe very first page!’\nAMANDA CASSIDY \n‘A gripping exploration of how well we know the people we love.’ \nKELLY MULLEN \n‘Compulsive and gripping\, brilliantly constructed. Heidi Perks is at the top of her game’ \nSABINE DURRANT
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/it-ends-here-author-talk-with-heidi-perks
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Book Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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