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.

An Afternoon with AJ Pearce – Mrs Porter Calling

23rd June 2023, 1.30pm (doors 1.00pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Afternoon with AJ Pearce – Mrs Porter Calling

Join us for a cream tea with bestselling author A.J Pearce as she talks about her new novel Mrs Porter Calling, a heartwarming, moving and uplifting story of friendship, love and finding courage when all seems lost. London, April 1943. Emmy Lake is an agony aunt...

Tickets: £12 without book (Admits One, includes cream tea. £5 redeemable against a signed copy of Mrs Porter Calling) or £22 with book (Admits One, includes cream tea & a signed copy of Mrs Porter Calling)

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An Evening with Pat Nevin – Football And How To Survive It

22nd June 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Evening with Pat Nevin – Football And How To Survive It

Join us for an evening with football writer, pundit, broadcaster, and bona fide legend, Pat Nevin as he talks about his new memoir Football And How To Survive It. Pat takes us on a journey to the less glamorous side of football. From Tranmere to Kilmarnock, he plays...

Tickets: £10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Football & How to Survive It) or £22 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Football & How to Survive It)

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Origami Workshop

20th June 2023, 1.30pm (doors 1.15pm) at Booka

Origami Workshop

Join Amy and Martha for an Origami Workshop, Upstairs at Booka and discover the calming art of Japanese papercraft. In the workshop you will use the ‘Essential Origami’ a book which guides you through basic folding techniques and then provides clear,...

Tickets: £13 (includes a copy of Essential Origami and refreshment).

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Booka Social

20th June 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at Booka

Booka Social

Help us celebrate Independent Bookshop Week and come along to our Bookshop Social. Carrie and Tim will be in conversation with Caroline Lang as they tell the ‘The Story of Booka’ – building a bookshop from scratch in the midst of a recession, the...

Tickets: £10 (£5 donated to Osnosh)

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Window Art Workshop

17th June 2023, 1.30pm (doors 1.15pm) at Booka

Window Art Workshop

Be part of the Booka display team – come and create flower themed artwork for our window to help us celebrate Independent Bookshop Week. Learn how to transfer your artwork from paper to window. Aimed at children 7+ (all children must be accompanied by an...

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An Evening with John Wright – The Observant Walker

15th June 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at Booka

An Evening with John Wright – The Observant Walker

Join us for an evening with forager and author John Wright as he talks about his new book The Observant Walker. When we go for a walk, whether in the countryside or city, we pass through landscapes full of natural beauty and curiosities both visible and invisible...

Tickets: £8 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of The Observant Walker) or £20 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of The Obervant Walker)

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An Evening with Reverend Richard Coles – A Death in the Parish

13th June 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Evening with Reverend Richard Coles – A Death in the Parish

Join us for an evening with bestselling author, broadcaster and all-around national treasure, the Reverend Richard Coles, as he talks about his new novel A Death in the Parish, the page-turning sequel to his number one bestseller Murder Before Evensong. Canon Daniel...

Tickets: £20 (Admits One and includes a signed copy of A Death in the Parish) or £30 (Admits Two with one signed copy of A Death in the Parish)

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Elevenses with Steve Jones – Call Time

31st May 2023, 11.00am at Booka

Elevenses with Steve Jones – Call Time

Join us for elevenses with Channel 4 F1 TV Presenter Steve Jones as he talks about his irresistible debut novel Call Time. Bob Bloomfield’s whole life changed when his little brother Tom was tragically killed in childhood. Now a ruthless corporate partner, with...

Tickets: £5 (Admits One with coffee/tea included. Ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Call Time)

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How To Be Fearless: An Evening with Louise Minchin

25th May 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at Chester Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR

How To Be Fearless: An Evening with Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin returns to the Storyhouse stage to talk about her new book, Fearless, Adventures with Extraordinary Women: a celebration of the intrepid, brave and trailblazing women who are breaking down barriers, smashing records and challenging stereotypes. Louise...

Tickets: £31 (includes a copy of Fearless, Adventures with Extraordinary Women)

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Mark Billingham ‘in conversation’ with C.L. Taylor – The Last Dance

24th May 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

Mark Billingham ‘in conversation’ with C.L. Taylor – The Last Dance

Join us for an evening with bestselling crime writer Mark Billingham as he talks about his brand new novel The Last Dance with fellow crime writer C.L. Taylor. Meet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated… He’s a detective,...

Tickets: £10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of The Last Dance) or £22 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of The Last Dance)

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Book Club With Joanna Cannon

18th May 2023, 2.00pm (doors 1.45pm) at Booka

Book Club With Joanna Cannon

Join our book club for a meeting with bestselling author Joanna Cannon discussing her latest novel A Tidy Ending – a compellingly crafted mystery featuring an unfulfilled woman fleeing a dark past. Buy your ticket in the shop or online, collect your book...

Tickets: £10 (Admits One, includes a copy of 'A Tidy Ending' and coffee/tea).

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An Evening with Rebecca Struthers – Hands of Time

17th May 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at Booka

An Evening with Rebecca Struthers – Hands of Time

Join us for an evening with award winning watchmaker, designer and historian Rebecca Struthers as she talks about her captivating new book Hands of Time, an intricate and personal history of watches, time and the craft of timekeeping. Timepieces are one of...

Tickets: £8 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy Hands of Time) or £22 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Hands of Time).

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An Evening with Joanne Harris – Broken Light

15th May 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Evening with Joanne Harris – Broken Light

Join us for an evening with the internationally renowned and award-winning author Joanne Harris as she talks about her new novel Broken Light. Broken Light is Joanne’s first standalone novel in 15 years. A bold and timely book that explores how women can feel...

Tickets: £10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Broken Light) or £20 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Broken Light)

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An Evening with Ruby Wax – I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

10th May 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Evening with Ruby Wax – I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

Join us for an evening with comedian, TV writer, performer and bestselling author Ruby Wax as she talks about her new book I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was. Checking into a psychiatric institution wasn’t exactly on Ruby Wax’s agenda for 2022...

Tickets: £19 (Admits One & includes a signed copy of I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was) or £29 (Admits Two & includes One signed copy of I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was)

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Crime on the Border with Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Louise Candlish

26th April 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

Crime on the Border with Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Louise Candlish

Join us for an evening with three bestselling crime authors as Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Louise Candlish come together to talk about the art of successful crime writing and their latest novels. Lisa Jewell – The Family Remains Lisa Jewell is the...

Tickets: £10 (£5 redeemable against a signed copy of The Family Remains, The Last Party or The Only Suspect)

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An Evening with Anton Du Beke – The Royal Show (Rescheduled Date)

22nd April 2023, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

An Evening with Anton Du Beke – The Royal Show (Rescheduled Date)

Join us for An Evening with Anton Du Beke, the King of the Ballroom and Strictly Come Dancing Royalty, as he talks about his new novel The Royal Show. In 2018 Anton realised a boyhood dream and published the first in a series of bestselling novels. He returns in 2023...

Tickets: £10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of The Royal Show) or £19 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of The Royal Show)

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Lucy Easthope – When the Dust Settles

20th April 2023, 7.00pm at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Oswestry, SY10 7SZ

Lucy Easthope – When the Dust Settles

Moreton Hall Event in Partnership with Booka  World-leading authority on recovering from disaster, Lucy Easthope joins us to talk about ‘When the Dust Settles’, her best-selling memoir of a life in emergency response.

Tickets: Free event - booking required via the Holroyd Theatre. 

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An Evening with Nilopar Uddin – The Halfways

13th April 2023, 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm) at Booka

An Evening with Nilopar Uddin – The Halfways

Join us for an evening with Nilopar Uddin as we celebrate the paperback publication of her brilliant debut novel The Halfways. Nasrin and Sabrina are two sisters, who on the face of things, live successful and enviable lives in London and New York. When their father,...

Tickets: £9 Admits One and includes a paperback copy of The Halfways.

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