By turns gripping and darkly funny, it uncovers the layers of grief and remorse and love that connect us, but shows that sometimes a new life is possible
October Books.
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In store now! Out of the Darkness : Greenham Voices 1981-2000 By Kate Kerrow , Rebecca Mordan
Whether freeing MoD geese or dancing on silos, whether composing songs to put their cases across in court or kissing in the face of advancing police, this is the story of the power of creativity, wit and courage, and the sisterhood the Greenham women created.
author talk: The Importance Of Being Interested by Robin Ince
Join Robin Ince in the shop as part of his 100 Bookshops Tour (undertaken on public transport!) celebrating the publication of his new book The Importance Of Being Interested: Adventures In Scientific Curiosity
livestream: Under A Dark Cloud by Louisa Scarr (rescheduled date!)
Join Louisa Scarr via ZOOM in this rescheduled event to hear about her tense and atmospheric thriller ‘Under A Dark Cloud’ - the second in the Butler & West series, set in the local area!
In store now! Dreaming In A Nightmare by Jeremiah Emmanuel
Both personal and political, weaving tales of his own life with advice for other young people and a call for everyone to do their part in creating an equal society
In store now! River Kings By Cat Jarman
By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet, and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death date down to the range of a few years. And her research offers new visions of the likely roles of women and children in Viking culture.
In store now! The Art of Space Travel & Other Stories by Nina Allan
Named as one of ‘50 Writers You Should Read Now’ by The Guardian. A beautifully inventive short-story collection from award-winning author Nina Allan