We are delighted to bring you another debut author, Mel Pennant and the first of a gripping new crime series, starring unforgettable Jamaican sleuth Miss Hortense, which is out on 12th June. Retired nurse, avid gardener, renowned cake maker and fearless sleuth Miss Hortense has lived in Bigglesweigh, a quiet Birmingham suburb, since she emigrated …
To celebrate Windrush Day, we are very pleased to announce that we will have a guest Bookseller for the Day in the shop. Howard Gardner, co-writer of ‘Finding Home’, the ground-breaking memoir that gives a vivid account of an important part of British history, will be in the shop between 11am and 3pm, so do …
Due to huge demand, we've launched a second date for our monthly Truman's Book Club Social. We’ll now also be discussing, ‘I Who Have Never Known Men’ by Jacqueline Harpman, at Cargo Wines in Farsley on the evening of Tuesday 24th June. A ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £15. This includes the book (that …
Join us as we welcome back long-term friend of the shop Caroline Bond, writing as Rachel North. Privilege has a price but we’ll be asking ‘But who will pay it?’ as we discuss her brand new thriller described as’ creepy, compulsive and a stonking page-turner’. About the Book Privilege has a price. But who will …
We are incredibly excited to welcome back Robin Ince who will join us for an evening in the Old Woollen to talk about his latest book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal : My Adventures in Neurodiversity. Robin Ince is a comedian, actor and writer. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Importance …
At Truman’s Book Club Social in July, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley, we'll be discussing the book, 'Piglet' by Lottie Hazell. A ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £15. This includes the book (that will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your …
This July, Lisa Jewell is back with her latest addictive read ‘Don’t Let Him In’. We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting an Evening with Lisa, the number one New York and Sunday Times Author who has sold over ten million books worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and find out more about an …
From growing up in a racing yard to commentating in the King’s Coronation procession and fronting the Olympics and Wimbledon, Clare Balding’s life has been extraordinary. Now, she has written her debut novel based on a character who relocates from London to a struggling farm in Monmouthshire. Discover more about Pastures New as well the …
Join us for an afternoon with M.W Craven as he launches the latest and hotly anticipated instalment in his Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw series. Mike will be discussing his new book ‘The Final Vow’ which features characteristic dark humour and nail-biting suspense amongst a twist laden investigation. There’ll also be a Q & A …
History loves a villain. Fascinating and fearless, Otto English's new book ‘Notorious’ re-examines some of history's biggest villains. It will change the way you see the world forever. In his fascinating follow-up to 'Fake History' and 'Fake Heroes', Otto looks at how certain people and groups have been villainised throughout history, and why we continue …
