Events
Hosting a regular programme of author talks, book signings and themed events is an important and exciting part of what we do. We work hard to bring an exciting mix of bestselling authors and some of the best new writers to Oswestry. Booka prides itself on creating an ‘event experience’ for both audience and author. As well as the bookshop we make use of a number of outside venues for our larger events.
In addition to our own events, we also provide bookselling services to support the appearance of authors and celebrities at a number of Festivals and Shows.
22nd February 2024, 7.00pm (doors 6.30pm) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Calling all Crime Fiction fans! Join us for the launch of Marie Tierney’s new book Deadly Animals, a gripping debut crime novel everyone is talking about! Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play,...
Tickets: £5 (Admits One - Ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Deadly Animals)
19th February 2024, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ
Join us for an evening with author, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon as she talks about her new book Mad Woman. What if our notion of what makes us happy is the very thing that’s making us so sad? Ten years on from first writing about her...
Tickets: £12 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Mad Woman) or £20 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Mad Woman)
13th February 2024, 2.30pm (doors 2.15pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Reading ‘A Pinch of Love’ Aimed at age 3+
Tickets: £8 (redeemable against book, inc heart buscuit and a drink)
13th February 2024, 7.00pm (doors 6.30pm) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Join us for an evening with Leo Vardiashvili as he talks about his debut novel Hard by a Great Forest, a page-turning tale of family, sacrifice and our never-ceasing battle with the past. ‘Tbilisi’s littered with memories that await me like landmines. The dearly...
Tickets: £8 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Hard by a Great Forest) or £17 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Hard by a Great Forest).
12th February 2024, 7.00pm (doors 6.30pm) at Chester Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
Join Lorraine Kelly in Chester for an evening to discuss her debut novel The Island swimmer. Lorraine Kelly CBE is a Scottish television presenter, journalist and author. She has been on national television for over forty years, with viewing figures for Lorraine...
Tickets: £20 (without book) or £30 (with book)
11th February 2024, 1.30pm (doors 1.15pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Reading ‘Snail in Space’ followed by a craft activity. Aimed at age 3+.
Tickets: £10 (includes, book, drink for the parent/carer, and a storytime and craft activity)
10th February 2024, 11.00am (doors 10.45am) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Join us for a Lunar New Year: Storytime & Craft reading ‘Luna the Sky Dragon. Aimed at age 5+
Tickets: £10 (includes, book, drink for the parent/carer, and a storytime and craft activity)
8th February 2024, 7.00pm (doors 6.30pm) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Join us for an evening with two bestselling authors as Amy Beashel and Katy Brent come together to talk about the art of writing. Both their books are centred around compelling female perspective and rooted in the power of social media. Spilt Milk What if you said...
Tickets: £10 (redeemable against a copy of Spilt Milk or The Murder After the Night Before)
31st January 2024, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ
Join us for an evening with top dog trainer, TV presenter and bestselling author, Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, as he talks about his new book Does My Dog Love Me? Have you ever wondered what your dog is really thinking? Our dogs mean the world to us and as owners...
Tickets: £22 (Admits One and includes a signed copy of Does My Dog Love Me?) or £32 (Admits Two with one signed copy of Does My Dog Love Me?)
28th January 2024, 1.30pm (doors 1.15pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Storytime and Craft Reading ‘We Went to Find a Woolly Mammoth’ Age 3+
Tickets: £10 (includes, book, drink for the parent/carer, and a storytime and craft activity).
21st December 2023, 2.00pm (doors 1.45pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Join us for a festive afternoon of tea and Storytime reading ‘Pooh at the Palace’ Upstairs at Booka! Age 7+ Festive Dress Encouraged Please make us aware of any dietary requirements at booking (Afternoon tea is vegetarian).
Tickets: £15 (One Child - includes one copy of the book and mini afternoon tea) £25 (Two Children - includes one copy of the book and mini afternoon tea for two)
18th December 2023, 10.30am (doors 10.15am) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Free Storytime at Booka Bridgnorth
Tickets: Free (booking required)
16th December 2023, 2.00pm (doors 1.45pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Storytime and craft, Reading ‘Merry Whatmas?’. Age 0-7 years
Tickets: £3 (redeemable against a copy of the book)
10th December 2023, 1.00pm (doors 12.45pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Storytime and craft reading The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas and making Dinosaur Slime. Age 5-10 years
Tickets: £5 (redeemable against a copy of the book)
4th December 2023, 10.30am (doors 10.15am) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Free Storytime with Hazel reading Valentine’s Guest House by Sam Sharland
Tickets: Free (booking required)
1st December 2023, 5.00pm (doors 5.00pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Join us for one of our Christmas Shopping Evenings at Booka, where our Booksellers will be on hand to help you choose the perfect gifts for Christmas. Enjoy complimentary Fizz on arrival and 10% off all purchases on the night. 5pm – 8pm.
Tickets: This event is free to attend and no booking is required.
30th November 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at 26-28 Church Street, Oswestry, SY10 2SP
Join crime novelist Nicola Upson for the latest instalment in the Josephine Tay mystery series, Shot with Crimson. September, 1939, and the worries of war follow Josephine Tey to Hollywood, where a different sort of battle is raging on the set of...
Tickets: £8 (without book) £17 (includes signed copy of Shot with Crimson)
30th November 2023, 2.30pm (doors 2.00pm) at 72 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
Join crime novelist Nicola Upson for the latest instalment in the Josephine Tay mystery series, Shot with Crimson. September, 1939, and the worries of war follow Josephine Tey to Hollywood, where a different sort of battle is raging on the set of...
Tickets: £5