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 …
At Truman’s Book Club Social on Tuesday 22nd 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) …
Join us for a special, family edition of Storytime with children's author Tom Palmer. It’s one for animal lovers and those intrigued by true tales. Come and hear Tom read from his new book ‘War Dog’ and find out more about Judy, the furry, four-legged hero of WWII. This super Storytime session will see author …
At Truman’s Book Club Social on Wednesday 13th August, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley, we’ll be discussing the book, ‘Chain Gang All-Stars’ by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. 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 …
Join us at The Old Woollen as Dave Worthington takes us inside the secret world of a top-tier football scout. Dave who has witnessed 20 epoch-making years of the Premier League has collaborated with Pudsey-born Sports Journalist Phil Dawkes to tell his story and will be chatting to him and ITV Calendar’s Chris Dawkes about …
If you enjoy connecting with nature (and a little exercise to boot), you won’t want to miss this fabulous evening in the bookshop as we talk to local writer and wild swimmer Sarah Banks about her new book, ‘Wild Swimming Walks: Yorkshire’. Whether you’re a hiker, swimmer, history lover or weekend adventurer, an evening with …
At Truman’s Book Club Social on Tuesday 26th August, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley, we’ll be discussing the book, ‘Chain Gang All-Stars’ by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. 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 …
