Join us to celebrate the publication of the brand-new and completely addictive psychological thriller from acclaimed author Kate Gray. Welcome to the Family transports readers to beautiful Tuscany in this pacy destination page-turner simmering with tension. Nikki Smith describes the characters as “brilliantly drawn and I never knew quite who to trust” with twists which are “whip smart and kept me guessing until the very last page”, and we totally agree!
A history of land rights and protest in folk song, story and poem. "Everyone should see this show" — George Monbiot. Three Acres And A Cow connects the Norman Conquest and Peasants’ Revolt to contemporary issues via the Enclosures and Industrial Revolution, drawing a compelling narrative through the people’s history of England. Come and share in these tales as they have been shared for generations.
Our next Monday book club is on 4th May when we’ll discuss The Names by Florence Knapp, which was chosen as a Book of the Year by the Guardian, Independent, and the Sunday Times who said 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book’.
Join us in conversation with travel author Jules Brown to discuss his latest book, Far Out, where he journeys to the edges of Europe by train with plenty of stories and travel tips along the way. Jules’ books are described as “the best kind of travel companion – funny, informed and always up for an adventure” by to Martin Dunford (Rough Guides founder & Cool Places publisher). We can’t wait to hear more about some of Jules’ adventures, perfect for armchair travellers and explorers alike!
Join us in welcoming acclaimed singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine to the Book Tree during their new tour for their beautiful co-created album, Things Found in Books. Haunting, nostalgic and sensitive, each song transports you into lives imagined from an object carried through time between the pages of a book. The show will include favourites from the album alongside new songs and solo performances for an evening not to be missed!
