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.
Join us for an evening with bestselling author Christie Watson as she talks about her new novel Moral Injuries, a a page-turning thriller centred around three female medics bound by friendship, fierce ambition and one fatal night they’ve sworn to forget!...
Tickets: £8 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Moral injuries) or £17 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Moral Injuries).
Join us to celebrate the Gruffalo’s 25th Birthday Party. Gruffalo storytime and birthday cake. Aimed at age 3+
Tickets: £8 (inc 25th Anniversary Gruffalo book & cake)
Join us for an evening with Fiona Williams as she talks about her stunning debut novel The House of Broken Bricks, a powerful tale of family, loss and life in the countryside. Ain’t nothing wrong with being broken. Nothing at all. You’re like these houses,...
Tickets: £8 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy The House of Broken Bricks) or £15 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of The House of Broken Bricks).
Join us for an evening with pioneering neuroscientist and internationally-renowned memory researcher, Dr Charan Ranganath as he talks about his groundbreaking new book Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us. We talk about memory as a record of the...
Tickets: £10 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Why We Remember) or £20 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Why We Remember).
Join us for an afternoon with actress, broadcaster and TV presenter Caroline Quentin as she takes us on a horticultural journey through life with her new book Drawn to the Garden. Caroline Quentin is well known for her lead roles in the award-winning British sitcom...
Tickets: £12 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Drawn to the Garden) or £20 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Drawn to the Garden).
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)
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)
Reading ‘A Pinch of Love’ Aimed at age 3+
Tickets: £8 (redeemable against book, inc heart buscuit and a drink)
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).
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?)
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).
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)
Free Storytime at Booka Bridgnorth
Tickets: Free (booking required)
Storytime and craft, Reading ‘Merry Whatmas?’. Age 0-7 years
Tickets: £3 (redeemable against a copy of the book)