Author Evenings

We can’t wait to welcome Anthony Shapland to the Book-ish Loft to celebrate the publication of his debut novel, A Room Above A Shop. Anthony Shapland has been named one of The Observer's top ten debut novelists for 2025, so don’t miss out on what’s sure to be a brilliant evening – all tickets include [...]

Join us for an evening with award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah, who will be discussing her taut, breathless new thriller, Her Sister’s Killer. This is the long-awaited fifth book in the Stone and Oliver series, but is also perfect for new readers of Mari's as it focuses on Frankie’s story, so it can be enjoyed [...]

Join us for an evening with Francesca Simon (celebrated children's author of the Horrid Henry series) to talk about her first novel for an adult readership. Salka is an exquisite and tautly moving tragedy told by multiple voices, both a richly woven retelling of an ancient Welsh myth and a thought-provoking drama for our times. [...]

Join us for an evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Dan Richards to discuss his book Overnight - an exploration of the night, the nocturnal world, insomnia, the creative potential of the dark hours, and the work that happens at night to keep the modern world moving. All tickets include a glass of wine or [...]

Join us for an evening with author Nicol Hochholczerova and literary translator Emyr Humphreys to explore what can be found or lost in translation. They will be in conversation with Richard Davies from Parthian Books who will be launching the Summer edition of  the New Welsh Review Slovakia Blue with a special feature on translated literature. Nicol Hochholczerova's [...]

We can't wait to welcome these two fabulous authors to the Book-ish Loft - Rupert Dastur and Elizabeth O'Connor, who will be in conversation about their debut novels. Rupert Dastur's Cloudless will be hot-off the-press as a hardback and Elizabeth O'Connor's Whale Fall which was hugely successful as a hardback last year will be released [...]

‘A special, important book of hope, action and integrity.’ Mark Diacono, food and garden writer Join us for an evening with filmmaker, writer and seed saver, Adam Alexander at Book-ish Crickhowell on 21st May in conversation with Lynne Allbutt. Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new [...]

We're so excited to announce a Book-ish event with the one and only Ruth Jones! We can't wait to welcome Ruth back to celebrate the launch of her latest book, By Your Side, which will be hot-off-the-press - all tickets include a signed hardback copy of the book. The event is being held at  Blaenavon [...]

We are delighted to announce a new event with the fantastic - and Book-ish favourite - Robin Ince! All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and there will be the opportunity to get books signed too. About Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, [...]

Join us for an evening with award-winning stand up comedian Suzi Ruffells to celebrate the publication of her memoir Am I Having Fun Now? Suzi will be in conversation with journalist Jude Rogers - the evening will include audience Q&A and a book signing too. It's going to be a great evening! Am I Having [...]

Join us to celebrate the publication of Tristan Hughes' new book, Boundary Waters. Tristan Hughes will be in conversation with writer Tyler Keevil and there will be the opportunity to ask questions and get your books signed. Organised in partnership with Parthian Books, tickets to this book launch include a complimentary glass of wine or [...]

We can’t wait to welcome these two Book-ish favourites to the Loft for an evening of conversation about their new novels and lives as writers. Both authors had sell-out events here previously - Fflur joined us for the launch of her last book The Library Suicides and Caryl Lewis's Drift was our booksellers' top read [...]

Join us for an evening with celebrated author Jay Griffiths to discuss her book How Animals Heal Us – a unique and heartfelt insight into the healing nature of our relationship with animals. All tickets include a glass of wine or a soft drink and there will be the opportunity to get your book signed [...]

Celebrating 25 books in 25 years! About A Beautiful Mess Connie can’t wait to have all her daughters back home for Christmas. It’s not just the excitement of the girls being together under one roof; uni student Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay. The empty nest will once again be full of friends, [...]

PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN REARRANGED FROM 18TH JUNE Join us for an evening with author and historian Iain MacGregor, who will be giving a talk about his new book (published in June 2025) which deals with the most significant event of World War Two - Hiroshima. This is sure to be a fascinating [...]