A Magical Storytime with Becky Cameron

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

Join us in the bookshop for a magical storytime with author-illustrator Becky Cameron as she shares her new picture book, The Angel and the Mermaid. This touching story is a beautiful celebration of the unbreakable bond between siblings and the importance of always coming together, no matter the distance.  About the Book Avery and Mira …

Free – £7.99

An Evening with Sarah Banks: Wild Swimming Walks in Yorkshire

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

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 …

£10.00

A Special Family Storytime with Tom Palmer

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

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 …

Free – £7.99

An Evening with Rachel North

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

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 …

£8.00

Windrush Day with Howard Gardner

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

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 …

Free

Cosy Crime with a Windrush flavour – with debut author Mel Pennant

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

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 …

£8.00

An evening with bestselling author S.J. Parris

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are excited to be able to bring you another fantastic author event in the bookshop. Million copy bestselling historical fiction author S.J. Parris will be joining us to talk about Traitor's Legacy, the first book of an incredible new historical series. England, 1598. Queen Elizabeth’s successor remains unnamed. The country teeters on a knife …

£8.00

Book signing with Kevin Sinfield

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are proud to announce that Leeds Legend, Kevin Sinfield will be joining us in the shop again to meet fans and sign copies of the paperback publication of Try. Try, by fundraising heroes, rugby legends and best friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, is a big-hearted picture book about a friendship between two young …

Book Signing with Gladiator Jodie Ounsley ‘Fury’

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are thrilled to announce that Yorkshire born BBC Gladiator 'Fury' will be joining us in the shop, to meet fans and sign her new book, 'Keep Smashing It: Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Confident.' But there is so much more to this Gladiator! Jodie Ounsley is a talented athlete, England rugby star, Paralympics Broadcaster, patron …

£9.99

A final farewell to The Dales Detective with Julia Chapman

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are delighted that Julia Chapman will be joining us in the shop to share the final instalment of her much loved Dales Detective Series, 'Date with Destiny' which is due for publication on 27 March. From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be …

£8.00

An evening with debut author Rachel Bower

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are excited to bring you another local debut author to provide cosy reading in dark February. Join us in the shop to chat with Rachel Bower about her debut novel 'It Comes from The River' which is out on 30th January. Infused with the folklore of Northern England, It Comes from the River is …

£8.00

Launch event for ‘Swell’ by Maria Ferguson in conversation with Helen Mort

Truman Books 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds

We are delighted that local author Maria Ferguson will be in the shop to chat to readers and celebrate the launch of her latest poetry collection 'Swell'. Maria will be in conversation with the award winning British poet and novelist, Helen Mort. In the consultation room I staredat the purple flowers in their purplevase and …

£8.00