Programme of Events 

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October

• Saturday 10th October – Bookshop Day 10-4pm Special offers, free proofs, free kids books and more

• Wednesday 14th October - An Evening with AJ West and his new book The Deadly inheritance of Everest Mcdonald. 6.30pm SOLD OUT We are thrilled to welcome Andy back to talk books, tv and the new book. We will then grill him with a Q&A, followed by a meet and greet and book-signing. Price is £10 and includes refreshments and £5 off a copy of the book 

• Monday 19th October – An Evening with Louisa Scarr & Leicester Square – SOLD OUT Book 4 in the Lucy Halliday series. We will talk, characters, writing and books. Price includes a complimentary drink. £5 each redeemable against a copy of the book on the night. 

• Tuesday 20th October Haslar Book Club 11am - Open to all. Meet in the Coffee quarters. The book is Three Summers by Karen Swann. The book is available instore for 20% off for those attending attending Haslar book club. Please Let us on 07771 410074 to let us know you will be there  or RSVP via our website (we need to reserve a table) 

• Tuesday 20th October 6.30pm – Positivity Book Club – For subscribers of the Book Subscription only.

• Friday 23rd October – Ghost hunting and the Paranormal Talk 6.30pm- 8pm SOLD OUT Before taking over The Book Shop Sarah and a team ran a paranormal research group visiting haunted locations all over the UK, doing investigations that were open to the public. Join us as the team (including their resident medium) reunite for the first time and they talk about their experiences and the paranormal. Tickets are £5 each and can be purchased instore, on Facebook or by texting 07771 410074.

• Monday 26th October – A Court of PJ’s & Cocktails 11pm – SOLD OUT Join us for a very special midnight opening so you can be the very first to purchase a copy of ACOTAR Book 6. Cocktails, Bedazzling, Velaris photo corner , goodie bags and more – Come in your PJ’s £10 per person 

• Friday 30th October - Witches and Witchcraft 6.30pm – 8pm ish  SOLD OUT In the run up to Halloween join us for a talk about witches and witchcraft including What is a witch, beliefs and folklore, the witch trials, Wicca and the wheel of the year and magical practises. Tickets are £5 each including refreshments and can be purchased instore, on Facebook or by texting 07771 410074.

• Friday 30th October Halloween Paint and Sip – 8.30pm SOLD OUT Tickets are £15 and include all supplies to decorate Halloween decs and a cocktail. Bottomless option available for £30 

• Saturday 31st October - Candlelight Classics - Dracula 7.30pm SOLD OUT A candlelit evening celebrating Bram Stoker’s Dracula. We will discuss the book & learn about Bram Stoker whilst enjoying wine and nibbles. Ticket price £15 or upgrade to a Penguin Clothbound hardback for £22.

November

• Wednesday 4th November Silent Book Club – 6.30pm- 8pm Silent Book Club – Bring a book, take a seat, we will bring you a mug of tea (or coffee, or hot chocolate) and get yourself settled before complete silence at 7pm to sit and read – Tickets £3 available to book online 4 SPACES LEFT

• Saturday 7th November Launch and Booksigning with children’s author Donna Vann – 10.30-2.30pm. The next brilliant adventure on the Supercousins series called the Volcano of Vengeance.  

• Monday 9th November– Journalling for Beginners (includes Journal) Join us as we discuss the different types of journalling, are shown and may choose one of many different types of journals and get inspiration, before decorating and organising your first few pages. All journalling supplies are supplied for you to use and other bits will be for sale. Price includes Refreshments, a journal and a large selection of our supplies for you to use. £25 – To book pop in or book on our website. 7 SPACES LEFT

• Saturday 14th November Candlelight Classics – SOLD OUT The Fall of the House of Usher – Edgar Allen Poe 7.30pm A candlelit evening celebrating The Fall of the House of Usher & other stories. We will discuss the book & learn about the mysterious Edgar Allen Poe whilst enjoying wine and nibbles. The £15 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a Penguin edition of the book to collect in advance of the event (upgrade to a Penguin clothbound hardback for a ticket price of £22). 

• Monday 16th November Positivity Book club 6.30pm - for book subscription subscribers only 

• Tuesday 17th November Haslar Book Club 11am - Open to all. Meet in the Coffee quarters. The book is The Eights by Joanna Miller. The book will be available instore for 20% off for those attending Haslar book club. Please let us on our website that you will be there (we reserve a table)

• Saturday 21st November Christmas in Lee 12pm -6.30pm – The Book Shop presents a Pirate Christmas in conjunction with one of our favourite Christmas books – The Christmas Quest, Whitebeards Wonders… did you know Father Christmas is really a pirate and there are dragons and quests! 

       Also in attendance will be children’s author Tina Macnaughton and her beautiful Christmas Children’s books. Christmas Socks’ and ‘We Three’ only £5 each – the perfect Christmas present .. a signed and dedicated book.

December

• Saturday 12th December Local author Colin Prestidge and his new book “Lee-on-the-Solent – A Personal Perspective. It covers the wonderful history of our beloved Lee-on-the-Solent from a different perspective. This is a free event so please just come along and chat to Colin who will be happy to sign a dedicate this very special book for you. He will be with us between 10.30am – 2.30pm.

• Candlelight Classics – SOLD OUT A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens 7.30pm A wonderful Christmassy candlelit evening celebrating A Christmas Carol. We will discuss the book & learn about local author Charles Dickens whilst enjoying wine and nibbles. The £15 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a Penguin classics edition of the book to collect in advance of the event (upgrade to a Penguin clothbound hardback for a ticket price of £22) Purchase instore, on Facebook or text/whatsapp 07771 410074 to book.

• Saturday 14th December – Author Nic Clarke and her new book ‘Did you say Something?’ 6.30pm 

This fab book is the follow on from ‘If the Shoe Fits’, although you do not need to have read it to enjoy this gem! We will chat with Nic, do a Q&A and then she will sign and dedicate books just in time for Christmas. Tickets are £5 each bookable on our website and include £5 off a copy od the book should you wish to purchase a copy. Bar opens at 5.45pm if you wish to join us a little early. 10+ SPACES LEFT

• Saturday 19th December Christmas Paint and Sip – 6pm SOLD OUT Tickets are £15 and include all supplies to decorate Christmas decs and a cocktail. Bottomless option available for £30. And all attendees will have the opportunity to browse the stock for Christmas presents with a discount.

• Monday 21st December - Positivity Book Club 6.30pm for subscribers to the Books Subscription only.

• Tuesday 22nd December-  Haslar Book Club 11am - Open to all. Meet in the Coffee quarters. The book is yet to be decided. The book will be available instore for 20% off for those attending attending Haslar book club. Please let us on our website that you will be there (we reserve a table). 

January 2027

• Saturday 16th January Candlelight Classics – The Great Gatsby – F Scott Fitzgerald 7pm SOLD OUT A wonderful New Year candlelit evening celebrating ~The Great Gatsby. We will discuss the book & learn about the life of author F.Scott Fitzgerald whilst enjoying drinks and nibbles. The £25 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a stunning Vintage Collectors edition of the book with sprayed edges to collect in advance of the event. Purchase instore, on Facebook or text/whatsapp 07771 410074 to book. 

February 2027

• Saturday 13th February Candlelight Classics – Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte 7pm SOLD OUT A wonderful candlelit evening celebrating ~The Wuthering Heights. We will discuss the book & learn about the life of Emily Bronte whilst enjoying drinks and nibbles. The £25 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a stunning Vintage Collector’s edition of the book with sprayed edges to collect in advance of the event. Purchase instore, on Facebook or text/whatsapp 07771 410074 to book. 

March 2027

• Saturday 13th March Candlelight Classics – Alices Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carol SOLD OUT 7pmA beautiful candlelit evening celebrating Alice in Wonderland. We will discuss the book & learn about author Lewis Carol whilst enjoying wine and nibbles. The £25 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a Vintage Collector’s edition of the book with sprayed edges to collect in advance of the event. Purchase instore, on Facebook or text/whatsapp 07771 410074 to book. 

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April 2027

• Saturday 17th April Candlelight Classics – Peter Pan by JM Barrie 7.30pm A beautiful candlelit evening celebrating Peter Pan. We will discuss the book & learn about author JM Barrie, whilst enjoying wine and nibbles. The £25 ticket pays for your entry to this exclusive event and you will receive a Book Box containing chocolate, tea, a bookmark and a Vintage Collector’s edition of the book with sprayed edges to collect in advance of the event. Purchase instore, on Facebook or text/whatsapp 07771 410074 to book. 

 

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