Author Evenings

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 [...]