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 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)
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)
Free Storytime with Hazel reading Valentine’s Guest House by Sam Sharland
Tickets: Free (booking required)
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.
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)
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
Helen Rebanks will be signing copies of her new book The Farmer’s Wife at Booka on Sunday 25th November 1.30pm – 2.30pm. The Farmer’s Wife is a gorgeous portrait of Helen Rebanks’s Lake District life. As dawn breaks on the farm, Helen Rebanks...
Tickets: £20 (Admits one to the book signing and includes a signed copy of The Farmer's Wife, plus tea or coffee)
Join author Stephanie Snow as she talks about her book Our Stories: 75 Years of the NHS. A beautiful and heart-warming collection of stories, this landmark publication tells, for the first time ever, the rich history of the NHS through the ordinary people who have...
Tickets: Free (booking required)
Join Wrexham star striker Paul Mullin at this exclusive event to celebrate the publication of his new book My Wrexham Story. In July 2021, shortly after being named League Two’s Player of the Season and Golden Boot, Paul Mullin sent shockwaves through the EFL...
Tickets: £25 (includes a signed copy of My Wrexham Story)
Join actor, comedian, writer and TV presenter Michael Palin as he talks about his new book Great Uncle Harry, a compelling tale of war and empire. Some years ago a stash of family records was handed down to Michael Palin, among which were photos of an enigmatic young...
Tickets: £35 (admits 1, includes a copy of Great-Uncle Harry) or £20 (admits 1)