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SUMMARY:An Evening of Feminism and Flourishing Futures with Natasha Walter
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Cargo Wines here in Farsley for an Evening with Natasha Walter – author\, journalist and charity founder\, who writes and campaigns for a world in which women can flourish on a flourishing planet.​We’ll be celebrating the release of Natasha’s new book Feminism for a World on Fire which takes a global view of current challenges facing women across the world. Natasha doesn’t shy away from the issues but she also tries to look for the hope that is still rising and the courage that never dies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nWomen are facing backlash. Authoritarian states\, online misogyny and climate breakdown are creating growing dangers for women\, as their safety is being threatened and their freedoms are under attack. Today\, feminism is trapped in a cycle of consumerism and sold to women as individual empowerment.The result is that women are struggling to build connections with one another and with the world around them. How can women defend their rights and freedoms in this dangerous world? In the urgent Feminism for a World on Fire\, Natasha Walter moves decisively beyond individualism to build a vision of a rooted feminism that can connect women’s liberation to other movements for equality and environmental protection. A world where women can thrive together on a flourishing planet may sometimes seem like a distant dream – but it is still within our grasp.With clarity and courage\, in this passionate and compelling book\, Natasha finds a thread of real hope in the dark.About the Author \n\n\n\nNatasha is also the author of Living Dolls: the Return of Sexism\, a book about young women and the hypersexual culture. Before becoming an author\, she worked full time as a journalist\, and still often writes for the Guardian and the Observer\, as well as other outlets. Natasha founded the charity Women for Refugee Women\, where she was the director for 15 years\, campaigning with refugee women for justice and safety. 
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-of-feminism-and-flourishing-futures-with-natasha-walter
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Mike Pickering
DESCRIPTION:From The Hacienda to the Happy Mondays to M-People… \n\n\n\nJoin us as we find out more about a life of music\, madness and moving on up with Mike Pickering\, a major figure in UK music\, whose story has not been told before. \n\n\n\nManchester Must Dance is a new book\, written with mercurial storyteller Paul Morley and covers a golden age of British popular music and culture\, from the 1960s onwards\, all seen through the perspective of someone who was in the thick of it\, as a musician\, DJ and A&R executive. \n\n\n\nManchester Must Dance features contributions as well as forewords from music titans Noel Gallagher\, Martin Fry\, Johnny Marr and Calvin Harris\, and gives a unique insider’s perspective on the Madchester story\, from the 1970s to 1990s. \n\n\n\nMike will be interviewed by Andy Spinoza\, an early member of the Haçienda\, who reported on the city’s music scene for the NME and The Face. He founded alternative magazine City Life in 1983 and spent ten years as a gossip columnist for the Manchester Evening News. As boss of his own PR company\, he promoted the dynamic post-industrial Manchester throughout the 2000s and 2010s.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nFrom Manchester’s backstreets to global dancefloors – this is the untold story of a musical pioneer. Beginning on the night in November 1963\, when his mum took him to see the Beatles live at Manchester’s ABC Cinema\, Mike Pickering takes the reader through sixty years of clubs\, clothes\, gigs\, record labels\, football matches and politics. \n\n\n\nPickering has lived through decades of rapid change in popular music. As an influential DJ he introduced house music into the legendary Haçienda. He signed Happy Mondays and James to Factory Records before working with Kasabian\, Gossip and Calvin Harris at Sony. His Mercury Prize-winning\, multi-million-selling group M People transformed the music industry’s attitude to dance music.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-mike-pickering
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Plethora of Poetry from Left Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of poetry. Three contributors to a new endeavour from Left Cultures\, will read their own and other poems from a special edition zine\, plus treat us to more of their own material. \n\n\n\nJanine Booth\, Nick Toczek and Keiron Higgins all have poems featured in Class Lines and Red Rhymes – a book that collates the writing of over 25 left-wing poets. The anthology pairs astute\, political\, humorous and often dark writing covering a range of topics\, with exaggerated\, comic-style illustrations by Harry Wyld\, bringing each verse to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘So\, why ‘Class Lines and Red Rhymes?’ These poems are red\, some of them rhyme\, they are all classy and they all have lines. Class lines. Because that is what being left-wing means. It doesn’t mean supporting this or that cause\, however worthy. It means siding with the working class\, in all its diversity\, in its struggles against exploitation and oppression. And it means amplifying working-class voices\, including those expressed through literature\, music\, art\, and yes\, poetry.’ 
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/a-plethora-of-poetry-from-left-cultures
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Marcia Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be welcoming Marcia Hutchinson to the bookshop. Her debut novel The Mercy Step\, a sharply witted and tender portrait of a young girl’s quiet rebellion and her refusal to be broken has just been: \n\n\n\n\nLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026\n\n\n\nSHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARD – DISCOVER PRIZE\n\n\n\n\nThis is a raw and deeply affecting novel of childhood\, family and survival in 1960s Britain. \n\n\n\n‘Dark\, humorous\, and passionately captures the unique realities of the northern Black experience’ – The Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nSet in 1960s Bradford\, The Mercy Step follows Mercy\, a precocious young child facing a world far too big for her small body. She lives with her Windrush-generation parents in a crowded household where her mother’s attention is stretched between church and family\, and her father’s temper is something to be endured or avoided. \n\n\n\nFeeling like an outsider within her own home\, Mercy retreats into books and the companionship of her beloved doll\, Dolly\, while learning early how to navigate the flaws and failings of the adults around her. Yet Mercy is nothing if not resilient. Armed with humour\, style and fierce imagination\, she quietly begins to plot her escape from a traumatic childhood. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nMarcia Hutchinson was born in the UK in 1962 to Windrush-generation Jamaican parents. She was the first pupil from her comprehensive school to attend Oxford\, where she gained an MA in Law. She worked as a lawyer before founding the educational publishing company Primary Colours\, which she ran until 2014\, and was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to cultural diversity. \n\n\n\nAfter moving to Manchester in 2012\, she became a community activist and was elected as a Labour Councillor in 2021. She is now a full-time writer based in Manchester and an active member of the Black Writers’ Guild. She is the co-author\, with Kate Griffin (writing as Lila Cain)\, of the historical novel The Blackbirds of St Giles (Simon & Schuster\, 2025). The Mercy Step is her literary debut as a solo writer. \n\n\n\n‘I laughed\, I cried. Mercy’s voice will stay with me for a very long time’ – Roisin O’Donnell\, Women’s Prize-longlisted author of Nesting \n\n\n\n‘A brilliant debut. Both deeply touching and haunting\, with a compelling child protagonist that’s impossible to look away from.’ — Irenosen Okojie\, author of Nudibranch
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-marcia-hutchinson
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:A Tactile Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join writer and facilitator Karen Tobias-Green for a fun\, informal but meaningful dip into the tactile\, sensory world of creative writing.  \n\n\n\nExplore poetry and prose and discover the pleasure of spontaneous creative writing from text and visual prompts in a supportive\, friendly space. Experiment with colour\, sound\, objects and play.  Perfect for current writers looking for inspiration\, beginners wanting a way in to writing and those interested in using language to boost their creative practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop explores the tactile and aesthetic qualities of writing; making connections between sensory experiences and word play and between visual and textual language. It’s fun\, practical\, hands on and responsive\, and aims to use all of your five senses. \n\n\n\nMaterials may include bric-a-brac and haberdashery\, plastic toys\, pom-poms \, string\, foam squares\, labels\, ribbon\, wood\, denim\, felt patches\, leather\, paper\, sweet wrappers\, photos\, postcards\, event tickets\, extracts of poems\, pencils… the list goes on… \n\n\n\nAbout Karen \n\n\n\nDr Karen Tobias-Green is a former lecturer in creative writing\, research skills and critical thinking. Karen validated and delivered Leeds Arts University’s first ever Creative Writing degree course. She is also a published poet\, fiction writer and art reviewer.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/tactile-writing-workshop
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Tues 28th April
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in April\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (which will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n‘A bio-engineered dog fights for its life and its right to life. From the Arthur C. Clark Award-winning author of CHILDREN OF TIME. \n\n\n\nMy name is Rex. I am a good dog. Rex is also seven foot tall at the shoulder\, bulletproof\, bristling with heavy calibre weaponry and his voice resonates with subsonics especially designed to instil fear. \n\n\n\nWith Dragon\, Honey and Bees\, he’s part of a Multiform Assault Pack operating in the lawless anarchy of Campeche\, Mexico. A genetically engineered Bioform\, he’s a deadly weapon in a dirty war. All he wants to be is a Good Dog. \n\n\n\nAnd to do that he must do exactly what Master says and Master says he’s got to kill a lot of enemies. But who\, exactly\, are the enemies? What happens when Master is tried as a war criminal? What rights does the Geneva Convention grant weapons? Do Rex and his fellow Bioforms even have a right to exist? And what happens when Rex slips his leash? \n\n\n\n ‘Detailed and clever worldbuilding… Tchaikovsky pulls off an impressive feat in making Rex’s character evolution genuinely moving. Readers will be wowed’ – Publishers Weekly \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Tuesday 28th April\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-tues-28th-april
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Anthony Horowitz
DESCRIPTION:‘Easily the greatest of our living crime writers’ – Sunday Times \n\n\n\nWhat a thrill to welcome the master of mystery (and writer of TV’s Midsomer Murders) Anthony Horowitz to Farsley\, for an introduction to his new\, unputdownable book in the bestselling Inspector Hawthorne series.  \n\n\n\nJoin the author for an evening of crime as he shares stories of his life as a writer and introduces his latest book\, A Deadly Episode. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nAnthony Horowitz has written over 50 acclaimed novels including the Magpie Murders\, Moonflower Murders\, the Detective Hawthorne series and the hugely popular teen spy Alex Rider series. He is also responsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most loved and successful TV series\, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. In January 2022 he was awarded a CBE for his services to literature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nA Deadly Episode is a wild ride through a world that the author knows only too well\, and the most personal case Hawthorne has had to deal with so far. \n\n\n\nThe Word is Murder – the first book in the Hawthorne series\, is being made into a major feature film. The actors have been cast\, the script written\, and filming has already started in Hastings. \n\n\n\nBut when Hawthorne visits the set\, he finds a far from happy family. The director’s pretentious\, the screenwriter’s an eco-warrior\, the two stars hate each other\, and the producer has run out of money. \n\n\n\nAnd things are about to get much\, much worse. \n\n\n\nIn the middle of shooting\, the actor playing Hawthorne is stabbed – which leaves the real Hawthorne with no choice. He has to step in and investigate his own murder.  \n\n\n\nBut\, has the killer got the right man? Was it Hawthorne himself who was meant to be the target?
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-anthony-horowitz
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Clare Mackintosh
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling author Clare Mackintosh joins us to launch her latest gripping psychological thriller\, It’s Not What You Think. \n\n\n\n‘A nail-biter of a thriller‘ – SHARI LAPENA \n\n\n\nDrawing on her experience as a former police officer\, It’s Not What You Think is a gripping domestic drama. Clare will be giving us an insight into the inspiration behind her fast-paced plots\, brilliant characters and the big twists her books deliver.    \n\n\n\n‘I always see twists coming – but not this time’ – LEE CHILD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the interview\, Clare will be signing copies of her books. \n\n\n\n‘This book is so addictive it should come with a warning’ – ALICE FEENEY \n\n\n\nClare spent twelve years in the UK police force\, including time in CID\, leaving to work as a freelance journalist. She now writes full time. Clare’s debut I Let You Go was the fastest-selling title by a new crime writer in 2015 and won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. \n\n\n\nClare’s other books include Other People’s Houses\, Game of Lies and Hostage. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nPublishing 26th March 2026 \n\n\n\nYOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE \n\n\n\nNadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs. She’s been here before. \n\n\n\nYOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST \n\n\n\nWhen Jamie claims to be at work late\, she knows he’s lying. He’s with another woman\, and she’s determined to catch him in the act. \n\n\n\nYOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDSBut when Nadeeka arrives home to confront him\, Jamie can’t explain himself. The house has become a crime scene… Jamie is dead. \n\n\n\nDoors at 7pm
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-clare-mackintosh
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Wed 8th April
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in April\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (which will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n‘A bio-engineered dog fights for its life and its right to life. From the Arthur C. Clark Award-winning author of CHILDREN OF TIME. \n\n\n\nMy name is Rex. I am a good dog. Rex is also seven foot tall at the shoulder\, bulletproof\, bristling with heavy calibre weaponry and his voice resonates with subsonics especially designed to instil fear. \n\n\n\nWith Dragon\, Honey and Bees\, he’s part of a Multiform Assault Pack operating in the lawless anarchy of Campeche\, Mexico. A genetically engineered Bioform\, he’s a deadly weapon in a dirty war. All he wants to be is a Good Dog. \n\n\n\nAnd to do that he must do exactly what Master says and Master says he’s got to kill a lot of enemies. But who\, exactly\, are the enemies? What happens when Master is tried as a war criminal? What rights does the Geneva Convention grant weapons? Do Rex and his fellow Bioforms even have a right to exist? And what happens when Rex slips his leash? \n\n\n\n ‘Detailed and clever worldbuilding… Tchaikovsky pulls off an impressive feat in making Rex’s character evolution genuinely moving. Readers will be wowed’ – Publishers Weekly \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Wednesday 8th April\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-8th-april
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Tues 24th March
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in March\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (which will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n‘Exhilaratingly weird and funny… Unsettling and totally unpredictable – my copy is now heavily underlined’ – Sally Rooney \n\n\n\nMeet Keiko. She’s 36 years old\, has never had a boyfriend\, and she’s been working in the same supermarket for eighteen years. \n\n\n\nKeiko’s family wishes she’d get a proper job. Her friends wonder why she won’t get married. But Keiko knows what makes her happy\, and she’s not going to let anyone come between her and her convenience store… \n\n\n\nA cult hit around the world\, Convenience Store Woman is both a feminist rallying cry and a must-read oddball comedy. \n\n\n\n‘A gem of a book. Quirky\, deadpan\, poignant and quietly profound’ – Ruth Ozeki \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Tuesday 24th March\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-tues-24th-march
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with CBeebies Star George Webster
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled that George Webster\, Leeds’ very own BAFTA-winning CBeebies TV presenter\, actor\, dancer and author will be joining us in the bookshop on Tuesday 17th March. \n\n\n\nWe are celebrating the release of his brand new book George and the Dragons: Lava Goes Wild – perfect for young readers 7+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Webster was catapulted into the public eye when he spoke about Down Syndrome in his myth-busting video for BBC Bitesize. He went on to become the first ever CBeebies presenter with Down Syndrome and in November 2022\, won a BAFTA award in the ‘Best Presenter’ category. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nIn his latest book\, George and his friends are back for another adventure … this time in a magical forest on a school camping trip. Joined by two new mini dragons\, Slushie and Glitz\, the gang learn survival 101 skills\, including how to roast marshmallows! But when Lava the dragon mysteriously flies off\, George and the gang are left to their own devices… \n\n\n\nMagical mishaps happen along the way as Glitz and Slushie discover their special powers\, while Jason and Faiza struggle to get along. Can George get his friends to work together\, and find Lava? \n\n\n\nTicket Information \n\n\n\nOne ticket includes one copy of the book but will allow all the family entrance. Please buy two tickets if you require two books\, and so on… \n\n\n\nJoin us anytime between 3.30pm and 4.30pm to meet George and get your copy of his new book personally signed.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-signing-with-cbeebies-star-george-webster
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20260212T122828Z
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Wed 11th March
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in March\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (which will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n‘Exhilaratingly weird and funny… Unsettling and totally unpredictable – my copy is now heavily underlined’ – Sally Rooney \n\n\n\nMeet Keiko. She’s 36 years old\, has never had a boyfriend\, and she’s been working in the same supermarket for eighteen years. \n\n\n\nKeiko’s family wishes she’d get a proper job. Her friends wonder why she won’t get married. But Keiko knows what makes her happy\, and she’s not going to let anyone come between her and her convenience store… \n\n\n\nA cult hit around the world\, Convenience Store Woman is both a feminist rallying cry and a must-read oddball comedy. \n\n\n\n ‘A gem of a book. Quirky\, deadpan\, poignant and quietly profound’ – Ruth Ozeki \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Wednesday 11th March\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-11th-march
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20251215T154456Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jennie Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Jennie Godfrey’s debut book The List of Suspicious Things found itself on the Truman Books Top 10 Bestseller List\, month after month\, so we know there are going to plenty of excited readers (including us)\, delighted to hear about her return! \n\n\n\nBestselling author Jennie will join us at The Old Woollen here in Farsley in March to celebrate the launch of The Barbecue at No.9\, another startling novel of community and family in the 1980s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the book \n\n\n\nIt’s the summer of 1985 and the residents of Delmont Close are preparing a neighbourhood barbecue to watch the biggest music event in history: Live Aid. A day like no other that will end having reached millions and changing the lives of all who attend.House-proud Lydia Gordon\, whose idols are Princess Di and Delia Smith\, is determined to put on a show that will impress everyone – with her posh garden and state-of-the-art television\, and her sweet husband and two children\, Hanna and David.But as the guests flood into number nine\, so do all of the secrets that have been kept in the close.Rita\, a new neighbour from Australia\, is hoping for a fresh start but harbours a shocking event in her past; Steve\, a young Falklands veteran\, battles his own demons; and Mr Wilson is surely too good-looking to ever be trusted.But as the hours count down to the last performance of the night\, it’s Lydia who faces the heart-breaking truth that her immaculate home and flawless family might not be so perfect after all. \n\n\n\n“From the very first page I was in awe. I LOVED it.”– Marian Keyes“A beautiful story about secrets\, lies and community.” – Graham Norton“A delicious and irresistible story. An utter treat.” – Rachel Joyce“Gripping\, suspenseful\, moving\, perfectly constructed.” – Sophie Hannah \n\n\n\nAbout the author \n\n\n\nJennie Godfrey was raised in West Yorkshire in a mill-working family and her debut novel\, The List of Suspicious Things\, was inspired by her childhood there in the 1970s. In 2020\, Jennie gave up her corporate career to build a life around books. She is now a writer and part-time bookseller who lives\, and writes\, in the Somerset countryside.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-jennie-godfrey-2
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T173000
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with UK Children's Laureate - Frank Cottrell-Boyce
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that in the lead up to World Book Day\, we will be welcoming Children’s Laureate\, bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter\, Frank Cottrell-Boyce\, to the bookshop. \n\n\n\nFrank will be signing his latest paperback book\, The Blockbusters! \n\n\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for children (and adults!) to meet a bestselling author and receive a copy of Frank’s book\, signed by the man himself! \n\n\n\nThis event will be in the bookshop. There will be a queue system to meet Frank (this may include waiting outside so please dress for the weather.) All children must be accompanied by an adult. One ticket includes one copy of the book but will allow the family entrance. Please buy two tickets if you require two books\, and so on… If you cannot make the event\, we will get the book signed for you\, for collection at a later date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nThe Blockbusters is a hilarious middle-grade adventure which offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of a major blockbuster movie. The story follows young Rafa\, who comes across a film set and swaps places with a famous actor. So begins a high-octane adventure involving Hollywood glamour\, mixed up phones and a missing brother… \n\n\n\nWith authentic insight into the chaos and excitement of film-making\, and brimming with the writer’s trademark wit and enchanting storytelling\, this is the perfect book for every reader aged 8 – 12. \n\n\n\nAwards \n\n\n\nFrank Cottrell-Boyce is a multi-award- winning children’s book author. His debut children’s novel Millions won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal. \n\n\n\nHis other books include Cosmic\, Framed\, The Astounding Broccoli Boy\, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth\, Runaway Robot\, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-time collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have also been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes\, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize\, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award\, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. \n\n\n\nCome along to meet Frank in the bookshop and get your copy of Blockbusters! personally signed.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-signing-with-frank-cottrell-boyce
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20251107T085700Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Elly Griffiths: Step into another Thrilling Case
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with award-winning crime author Elly Griffiths\, as she celebrates the launch of another thrilling case for Ali Dawson and her cold case team. \n\n\n\nElly is the internationally bestselling author of the beloved Dr Ruth Galloway stories\, the gripping Brighton Mysteries and the Sunday Times bestseller The Frozen People. Known for her sharp plotting\, richly drawn characters and sense of place. Elly will be joining us the week her new book The Killing Time is published. \n\n\n\nElly will be here in Farsley\, at The Old Woollen\, sharing behind the scenes insights into the new story\, the characters and her writing process\, as well as answering all your burning questions and signing your books. \n\n\n\n‘A new book by Elly Griffiths is always a cause of delight\, and this series promises to broaden our horizons. Ali Dawson will capture readers’ hearts the way Ruth Galloway did’ – Mick Herron \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the BookAli Dawson is a police detective who leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel to the distant past to solve them. But Ali and the team haven’t been allowed to time-travel ever since their technical expert\, Jones\, got stuck in Victorian London\, never to be seen again.To distract herself from meaningless tasks\, Ali decides to look into a present-day case – an apparent suicide of a young man who fell to his death from a high building. She believes the death is linked to a psychic medium called Barry Power\, who convinced the boy he could fly. Ali goes to one of Power’s shows where he claims to be in contact with Jones.When Ali notices that evening that her cat\, Terry\, has gone missing\, she decides to go back in time just long enough to prevent Terry from escaping through his open cat flap. A dangerous plan which backfires\, and she finds herself once more in Victorian London\, where she meets Jones\, as well as Power\, and the darkly mysterious Cain Templeton with whom Ali has unfinished business from her previous visit to the past . . .About the AuthorElly Griffiths was born in London. She read English at King’s College\, London\, and worked in publishing for many years. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library\, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year\, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries\, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-elly-griffiths
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20260115T104848Z
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SUMMARY:Truman's Book Club Social - Wed 11th Feb
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in February\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book The Offing by Benjamin Myers. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (that will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n*Soon to be a major film starring Helena Bonham-Carter\, from the Walter Scott Prize-Winning Author of The Gallows Pole comes a powerful new novela. \n\n\n\nOne summer following the Second World War\, Robert Appleyard sets out on foot from his Durham village. Sixteen and the son of a coal miner\, he makes his way across the northern countryside until he reaches the former smuggling village of Robin Hood’s Bay. There he meets Dulcie\, an eccentric\, worldly\, older woman who lives in a ramshackle cottage facing out to sea. \n\n\n\nStaying with Dulcie\, Robert’s life opens into one of rich food\, sea-swimming\, sunburn and poetry. The two come from different worlds\, yet as the summer months pass\, they form an unlikely friendship that will profoundly alter their futures.  \n\n\n\n‘What a radical thing\, these days\, to have written a book so full of warmth and kindness … Gorgeous’ – Max Porter\, author of Lanny.  \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Wednesday 11th February\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-11th-february
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20251112T103640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T130244Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Yorkshire-based Historical Fiction with Liz Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the bookshop as we chat to award-winning author Liz Flanagan as she releases her brand-new debut\, historical fiction When we were Divided. \n\n\n\nTaking a new direction writing historical fiction for adults\, multi-award-winning children’s author Liz Flanagan presents a searing debut. Expertly crafted and beautifully sensitive\, this book with its themes of family and political conflict\, and pure but forbidden love\, will stay with readers long after they’ve turned the last page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nDivided by plague\, divided by war\, divided by love – what will reunite two sisters? Yorkshire\, 1643. Civil war divides the country. Jane mourns the departure of her last boy who goes off to fight for the king. She must find a new way to endure\, facing family secrets and her own buried grief. Isabel is spurred into action\, finding herself drawn into the rebel resistance – with unexpected consequences that might mean disaster for her sister Jane. \n\n\n\nKit is left desperate and starving\, taking on the identity of a murdered brother. Life in the king’s army brings friendship\, new hope and even love at the most perilous moment of all. As these three lives intertwine\, each of them will be altered forever.. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nLiz Flanagan is an award-winning author whose previous books were for children and young adults. When We Were Divided is her first novel for adults. She teaches Creative Writing in many different settings and previously worked as a book editor and as Centre Director for Arvon at Ted Hughes’s former home\, Lumb Bank. She lives in Hebden Bridge\, West Yorkshire\, with her family and pets and loves to walk in the beautiful landscape of her hometown.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-liz-flanagan
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142825
CREATED:20251127T141441Z
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Tues 27th January
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in January\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book The Lamb by Lucy Rose. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (that will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nA FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT.\n\n\n\nMargot and Mama have lived by the forest since Margot can remember. When Margot isn’t at school\, they spend quiet days together in their cottage\, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays\, Mama calls them. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine\, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies. \n\n\n\nBut Mama’s want is stronger than her hunger sometimes\, and when a white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm\, little Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family\, untangle her own desires and make a bid for freedom. \n\n\n\nWith this tender coming-of-age tale\, debut novelist Lucy Rose explores how women swallow their anger\, desire and animal instincts – and wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it. \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Tuesday 27th January\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-27th-january
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142826
CREATED:20251113T130634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T095617Z
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Wed 14th January
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in January\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book The Lamb by Lucy Rose. \n\n\n\nA ticket to attend Truman’s Book Club Social is £18. This includes the book (that will be available for you to collect in the shop once you’ve made a booking online) and your first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nA FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT.\n\n\n\nMargot and Mama have lived by the forest since Margot can remember. When Margot isn’t at school\, they spend quiet days together in their cottage\, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays\, Mama calls them. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine\, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies. \n\n\n\nBut Mama’s want is stronger than her hunger sometimes\, and when a white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm\, little Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family\, untangle her own desires and make a bid for freedom. \n\n\n\nWith this tender coming-of-age tale\, debut novelist Lucy Rose explores how women swallow their anger\, desire and animal instincts – and wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it. \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Wednesday 14th January\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-14th-january
LOCATION:Cargo Wine Bar\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142826
CREATED:20251002T125415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T125421Z
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t just another festive night out – it’s the ultimate bookish Christmas party! \n\n\n\nJoin us at The Old Woollen to celebrate the season with guest authors\, goody bags\, giveaways\, games\, dancing and a book-themed Secret Santa. It’s a night to celebrate the time we’ve spent reading\, discussing books and building friendships since Book Club began. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll be inviting all our guest authors up on stage to introduce themselves and their books\, plus you’ll get to meet and mingle in a fantastic party atmosphere\, as well as visit our giant book table with the opportunity to buy their books. It’s the  ideal opportunity to start or add to your 2026 reading list and maybe buy a Christmas present or two. \n\n\n\nWhether you’ve been to our Book Club just once\, twice or are a regular attendee\, do come along. Equally\, if you haven’t quite made it to one of our evenings\, this could be the perfect introduction. \n\n\n\nYour Christmas Party To-Do List \n\n\n\n* Book yourself a ticket \n\n\n\n* Organise your outfit. Come dressed as your favourite character or embrace the bookish theme – prizes to be won. It’s optional\, so feel free to come as yourself! \n\n\n\n* Wrap a book to gift for our Secret Santa \n\n\n\nSEE YOU THERE!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-club-christmas-party
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T114152Z
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SUMMARY:A Killer Evening for Christmas with Sarah Dunnakey
DESCRIPTION:Armchair detectives! Join author & TV quiz question setter Sarah Dunnakey for the perfect pre-Christmas treat. \n\n\n\nThis December\, head to the bookshop to find out more about The 12 Murders of Christmas – the ultimate killer puzzle book where Richard Osman meets Murdle.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah will give us an insight into how she put together this exciting book that features twelve festive tales – with a twist. At the end of each story\, readers receive a clue – with the aim of solving a mystery in time for Christmas. We invite you to find out more about these twelve puzzling whodunnits that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths and serve as fascinating reading for the whole family. \n\n\n\nWhen she’s not writing fiction\, Sarah writes and verifies questions for a variety of TV quiz shows including Mastermind\, University Challenge and Pointless – so plenty to chat about there too! \n\n\n\nSarah has not only been shortlisted\, but has won several short story competitions\, and has been published in anthologies and broadcast on Radio 4.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/killer-christmas
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:Truman's Book Club Social - Tues 25th Nov
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in November\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book ‘You Are Here’ – by David Nicholls. \n\n\n\nA 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 first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nSometimes you need to get lost to find your way…\n\n\n\nMarnie is stuck.Stuck working alone in her London flat\, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it’s passing her by. \n\n\n\nMichael is coming undone.Reeling from his wife’s departure\, increasingly reclusive\, taking himself on long\, solitary walks across the moors and fells. \n\n\n\nWhen a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together\, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship. \n\n\n\nBut can they survive the journey? \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Tuesday 25th November\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-tues-25th-nov
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Exciting Celebration of Jack Reacher’s 30th Adventure with Bestselling Author Andrew Child
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to meet bestselling author Andrew Child and to gain a personal insight into ‘the coolest continuing series character’ * who returns in 2025 with his 30th adventure! \n\n\n\nWe all need a Jack Reacher – a righteous avenger for our troubled times. Everyone loves him – from Haruki Murakami to Ken Folett\, Kate Atkinson to Peter James\, Reacher’s fans span genres. \n\n\n\nAnd now\, to celebrate Exit Strategy – the brand new\, pulse-pounding read\, it’s global bestselling author Andrew Child\, will be visiting us here in Leeds\, all the way from his home in Wyoming! \n\n\n\nThe 30th Jack Reacher thriller\, and the sixth in the universally acclaimed collaboration between brothers Lee and Andrew Child\, will take the beloved hero on his most unexpected adventure yet. Make sure you join them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘There’s only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.’ – Mick Herron \n\n\n\n‘It’s no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone’s favourite rebel hero.’ – Karin Slaughter \n\n\n\nReacher #29\, In Too Deep\, was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in HB\, and spent 13 weeks in the top 10 in Hardback\, selling over 420\,000 copies worldwide across all formats. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book – Exit Strategy – Published 4th November 2025 \n\n\n\nJack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. First – a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner\, facing the door. Black coffee\, two refils\, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers\, but nothing he can’t deal with swiftly. As he leaves\, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks the pocket holding his cash and passport. There’s no problem. Nothing is missing. \n\n\n\nSecond – a store to buy a coat. Nothing fancy. Something he can ditch when he heads to warmer climes. Large enough to fit a man the size of a bank vault. As he pulls out his cash\, he finds something new in his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help. \n\n\n\nThird – wherever this bend in the road takes him. Impressed by the guy’s technique and intrigued by the message\, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more….. \n\n\n\n*Stephen King
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-with-andrew-child
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T183000
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SUMMARY:Truman’s Book Club Social – Wed 12th Nov
DESCRIPTION:At Truman’s Book Club Social in November\, hosted at Cargo Wines here in Farsley\, we’ll be discussing the book ‘You Are Here’ – by David Nicholls. \n\n\n\nA 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 first drink on the evening (beer\, wine or soft drink). If you already have the book\, you can select a ticket that will include a £10 Truman’s Gift Voucher instead of a book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nSometimes you need to get lost to find your way…\n\n\n\nMarnie is stuck.Stuck working alone in her London flat\, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it’s passing her by. \n\n\n\nMichael is coming undone.Reeling from his wife’s departure\, increasingly reclusive\, taking himself on long\, solitary walks across the moors and fells. \n\n\n\nWhen a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together\, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship. \n\n\n\nBut can they survive the journey? \n\n\n\nWhen & Where? \n\n\n\nThis Truman’s Book Club Social will take place on Wednesday 12th November\, 6.30pm (for a 7pm start)\, at Cargo Wines\, Sunny Bank Mills. One of the benefits of us hosting our Book Club in a Wine Bar means that when the book chat is done\, if you wish\, you’re free to stay on to continue to enjoy the company and the conversation\, and maybe another drink or two. \n\n\n\nWe’d like a relaxed evening of booky chat\, so if the thought of sitting round in a big circle feels a little intimidating\, this is the Book Club for you. Our aim is to have a more informal feel\, with smaller groups sat chatting around tables. We can help you find a seat and make sure everyone feels comfortable. \n\n\n\nWe’re thinking an hour of chat about the month’s book (and the topics and experiences it leads to). In the future\, we’d love to be able to welcome guest authors to join us to discuss their books. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/trumans-book-club-social-wed-12th-nov
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening Escaping the 9 to 5 with Suzan Holder
DESCRIPTION:Yeeha! Calling all rom-com fans. Don’t miss this evening of laughter\, stories\, music\, fizz and fun. As part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025\, we are delighted to announce a super entertaining event with Suzan Holder. \n\n\n\nSuzan will not only be telling us more about her new\, funny and heartwarming book that reveals the exploits of Becky\, a Dolly Parton tribute act\, she’ll also be performing a musical number for us. Cowboy boots and hats not essential – but certainly welcomed! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a glass of fizz as we celebrate What Would Dolly Do? – a glittering romcom with a musical twist\, full of inspiring Dolly Parton-isms and a love story that will leave your heart singing. \n\n\n\nWhat Would Dolly Do? is not just a love song to a musical icon\, but a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they’ve missed their chance that it’s never too late to find your voice and follow your heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzan is a lifelong Dolly Parton fan and travelled to Nashville as part of research for her book\, perfect for readers of Sarah Morgan\, Rebecca Raisin\, Carole Matthews\, and Milly Johnson. \n\n\n\nSuzan trained as a journalist and worked on regional and national newspapers before moving into TV production\, where she worked on a variety of ITV news and lifestyle programmes including as Series Producer of ITV’s daytime show Loose Women. \n\n\n\nMarried to musician\, actor and presenter Noddy Holder\, Suzan’s love of music runs through her writing. What Would Dolly Do? is her third novel\, following Rock ‘N’ Rose and her debut Shake It Up\, Beverley which was adapted from her original\, award-winning play Shake It Up\, Baby that has been performed across the UK. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nDolly Parton tribute singer Becky Mooney has such terrible stage fright she can only perform when dressed up as country music’s biggest and blondest star. But after splitting with her boyfriend and Kenny Rogers singing partner\, she pours herself a cup of ambition and decides to chase her dreams alone. \n\n\n\nAs Becky searches for a way forward\, a surprise encounter with a handsome country music star propels her along a path to romance\, revenge and the rockabilly road to Nashville. But can she find the route to who she really is and learn to shine like a diamond in a rhinestone world? \n\n\n\nWhat Would Dolly Do? will be available to buy on the evening with the opportunity to have it signed by Suzan.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-suzan-holder
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:A Delectable Evening with Food Writer Diana Henry
DESCRIPTION:Foodies! This one is for you. Join us for an evening with Diana Henry to celebrate the release of Around the Table. Diana’s new book is a sumptuous selection\, a vivid and nourishing collection of essays on the joys of good food. It is an utter delight for the senses. Diana will be chatting to us in the relaxed setting of Farsley’s popular The Mill Kitchen and Bakery\, with a glass of fizz\, wine\, beer or soft drink included in the ticket price. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Diana Henry’s many fans\, her evocative writing about places\, people and food brings just as much pleasure as her delicious recipes. Around the Table features handpicked pieces from over two decades of her beloved cookbooks\, of which the Sunday Times-bestselling author has sold more than one million copies worldwide. \n\n\n\n‘No one writes about food so beautifully…’ – London Evening Standard \n\n\n\nFrom the bustling Turkish groceries of the Edgware Road to the kitchen table of a cottage in rural France\, a trattoria tucked away in the suburbs of Rome to the chilly Vermont countryside famed for its maple syrup\, Diana Henry has followed her tastebuds around the world. \n\n\n\nIn this collection\, Diana’s writing brings ingredients to life on the page. Tuck into salty and sweet\, buttery and inky purple and black olives. Blood-red threads of saffron that turn whole platters of food into gold\, bleeding yolk-yellow streaks over creamy chicken and milky white yogurt. Mouth-puckeringly citrusy\, easy to peel and almost seedless Valencia oranges. The simple pleasure of a warming slice of toast. \n\n\n\nDiana writes regular columns in the Sunday Telegraph and Waitrose Weekend\, her work has appeared in BBC Good Food\, House & Garden and Delicious\, and her broadcast appearances include BBC Radio 4. \n\n\n\nDiana has won numerous awards for her journalism and books\, including Cookery Journalist of the Year and Cookbook of the Year from the Guild of Food Writers; Cookery Writer of the Year and Cookery Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards and Food Book of the Year at the André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards. \n\n\n\nAround the Table will be available to buy on the evening with the opportunity to have it signed by Diana.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-diana-henry
LOCATION:The Mill Kitchen & Bakery\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Zombies & Black Humour with Leigh Radford
DESCRIPTION:Join Leigh Radford as she delves into One Yellow Eye\, her darkly funny\, debut novel; a zombie thriller set in London. The book is full of heartbreak\, revulsion and black humour. \n\n\n\nLeigh will tell us more about her transition from broadcast media to writing a horror novel\, described by the Times as\, ‘Snort-inducingly funny . . . One for those with strong stomachs and big hearts.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nA scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret. \n\n\n\nKesta’s husband Tim was the last person to be bitten in a zombie pandemic. The country is now in a period of respite\, the government seemingly having rounded up and disposed of all the infected. But Kesta has a secret . . . \n\n\n\nTim may have been bitten\, but he’s not quite dead yet. In fact\, he’s tied to a bed in her spare room. And she’s made him a promise: find a cure\, bring him back. \n\n\n\nA scientist by day\, Kesta juggles intensive work under the microscope alongside Tim’s care\, slipping him stolen drugs to keep him docile\, knowing she is hiding the only zombie left. But Kesta is running out of drugs – and time. Can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse . . . will they trigger another outbreak? \n\n\n\nReviews \n\n\n\n‘An acidic\, funny\, queasy debut.’ – Emma Van Straaten\, bestselling author of This Immaculate Body \n\n\n\n‘Gripping\, grisly and wonderfully written.’ – Daily Mail \n\n\n\n‘Radford shapes the subgenre into something new and fresh . . . The reanimated corpses are just icing on the rotting cake.’ – New York Times \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nLeigh Radford trained as a broadcast journalist. She produced and presented arts and entertainment content and documentaries for UK commercial radio\, BBC Radio\, Time Out\, The Times and The Sun. A former book publicist\, she is a 2023 graduate of Faber Academy. She is currently developing content for film and television through her production company\, Kenosha Kickers.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-leigh-radford
LOCATION:Truman Books\, 95 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5HX
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Sir Tony Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Sir Tony Robinson\, actor\, presenter\, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team\, is set to make his adult fiction debut – so we couldn’t not bring him to Farsley Lit Fest 2025. \n\n\n\nWith stories from his remarkable career and his passion for history\, we can’t wait for Tony to introduce us to The House of Wolf; an earthy\, entertaining and gloriously witty tale of the Anglo-Saxons\, Alfred the Great\, and the making of England. \n\n\n\nWe’re keen to hear behind-the-scenes stories from his well-known TV shows\, as well as how he found writing his first novel at 78! With the chance ask your questions and a post-show signing\, this is set to be a night of brilliant storytelling\, laughs and history with a twist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nRome Father Asser is waiting to die. His idealism has landed him in a papal prison on false charges of heresy\, but then salvation arrives in an unexpected form. \n\n\n\nCardinal Balotelli also dreams of a better Europe\, free from the ravages of the Norlanders. He has an important job for Asser\, one that will take him home to Wessex. Wessex King Aethelwolf’s power is fading\, but none of his feckless children are fit to rule. His eldest sons would rather fight each other than the blood-thirsty Norlander invaders. His daughter\, Swift\, is clever and cunning\, but sometimes blinded by her ambition. Finally there’s Alfred\, his once-promising younger son\, whom nobody has seen in years. \n\n\n\nThen Wolf meets a young priest with a proposition from Rome that could change everything. Lindisfarne Rhiannon is a slave who wants to see her Saxon captors punished for their crimes. So when she meets Guthrum\, a Norlander hell-bent on wiping Wessex from the map\, she sets out on a journey of destruction. So begins an epic struggle between greed and idealism\, ambition and betrayal\, freedom and tyranny. Because change always meets with resistance and\, on the path to power\, nobody can be trusted. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nSir Tony Robinson is one of Britain’s foremost faces of popular history through presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4’s archaeology series Time Team and as the creator of the worldwide icon Baldrick in Blackadder. \n\n\n\nIn a varied and international career\, he has won two RTS awards\, a BAFTA and the International Prix Jeunesse. He started out at the age of 13 in Oliver! and has gone on to enjoy a long acting career in theatre\, TV drama and sitcom\, and an acclaimed presenting career of documentary and factual television. \n\n\n\nHe is the author of over 30 children’s books and several adult non-fiction books\, including an autobiography\, No Cunning Plan. \n\n\n\nAn ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society since 2008\, Sir Tony received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013.
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-sir-tony-robinson
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Heartfelt Poetry in a Hectic World with Robin Ince
DESCRIPTION:** Please note the venue has changed since this event was launched. It will now take place at Cargo Wines in Farsley ** \n\n\n\nAuthor Robin Ince invites you to his new show that mixes poetry and happy stories about the things that have made life delightful\, from Doctor Who and horror movies\, to the camaraderie of protest marches and his love of dishevelled cemeteries. \n\n\n\nIt offers an insight into his new book Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth – a series of poems written about love\, death and Bela Lugosi (and graves\, trees and Judi Dench). \n\n\n\nThis is Robin’s debut collection of poems and includes a selection that are connected to the neurodivergent themes of his recent book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Morecambe Poetry Festival 2023\, Robin was officially handed his Poetic Licence (it is real\, he’ll show it to you if you ask\, and often if you don’t). \n\n\n\nRobin Ince is many things. A multi award-winning comedian\, author\, broadcaster\, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. \n\n\n\n‘Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth is a bold\, intimate collection\, in part memoir and in part rallying cry\, here is an exploration of our world past and present. Robin Ince has a beautiful and observant eye for tiny details\, for pockets of recollection\, for fleeting moments\, for tears and dark comedy\, these poems contain bright snapshots of where we are\, our nature and humanity\, our sensitivities\, our rage and our happiness.’  – Salena Godden  \n\n\n\n‘Raw\, funny\, sometimes painfully immediate\, and heartfelt. He writes with an honesty that’s either admirable or foolish.’ – Reece Shearsmith  \n\n\n\nThere will also be a selection of Robin’s other books available to buy and Robin will do a signing at the end of the evening. \n\n\n\nDoors at 7pm
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/an-evening-of-poetry-with-robin-ince
LOCATION:Cargo Wines\, Twistings Gallery\, Sunny Bank Mill\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, Leeds\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Book Lovers Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Old Woollen and Farsley Lit Fest regular Gary Wigglesworth (The Book Lovers’ Quiz Book) returns to host our annual quiz. \n\n\n\nThis is a literary quiz book with a difference. Rather than basic sets of questions\, The Book Lover’s Quiz Book mirrors the format of Gary’s live quizzes\, at the Betsey Trotwood in London and elsewhere. So\, there are lots of multiple-choice questions\, some amusing answers\, clever red herrings\, little-known facts about authors and some of the much-loved Say What You See picture round. \n\n\n\nThe aim of all Gary’s quizzes\, and this book\, is that people should have fun and be able to guess (if they don’t know) as much as possible.Teams can be any size but each team member must have purchased an individual ticket. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6pm. \n\n\n\n“Gary Wigglesworth is the quizmaster to end all quizmasters.” – David Quantick\, author of Night Train & writer for The Thick of It and Veep \n\n\n\n“Consistently fun and often very funny” – Alan Connor – author of The Joy of Quiz. \n\n\n\n“Packed with well-thought-through questions that will have you variously scratching your head\, slapping your forehead or punching the air” – Charlie Higson \n\n\n\n”I’m blessed to be able to attend Gary’s quizzes in real life. But if you live on a farm or military base\, this book is for you! But seriously folks\, these are lovingly crafted\, extremely fun quizzes that will jazz up your evenings big-time” – Rob Delaney
URL:https://trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-lovers-quiz-night-2025
LOCATION:Old Woollen\, Sunnybank Mills\, 83-85 Town Street\, Farsley\, LS28 5UJ\, United Kingdom
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