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Agatha Christie Mystery Weekend​​​

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8th September, 3pm - How to Write a Murder Mystery, Colin Wade at the Corn Exchange.

If you've ever considered writing a murder mystery then this is the event for you! This free talk by crime writer Colin Wade will explain how he successfully transfers an initial idea into a published novel. More information and how to book here.

Colin's talk will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing.

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Saturday 14th September, 2pm

 Petr Horáček

 We are so excited that the wonderful Petr Horáček will be popping in to sign copies of his absolutely brilliant new book Blue Monster, which is definitely my favourite picture book of the year so far! Perfect for 2-6 year olds.

 

​Monday 16th September, 7:30pm

In Conversation with Simon Mason

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We're thrilled to be working with our friends Five Little Pigs and Friends of Goring Library to welcome Simon Mason back to Wallingford to discuss his new series 'The Finder Mysteries' and to update us on what's next for Ray and Ryan.

Tickets are £10 and include a seasonal cocktail or mocktail with a literary twist, designed by the wonderful Five Little Pigs. Tickets available here, and also from the shop and Goring Library.

Tickets are selling fast but there are still a few available.​

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Tuesday 17th September, 12 - 1pm

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at Wallingford Methodist Church

Reverend Bruce Thomas will be in conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.

There will also be a Q&A and a book signing.

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Wednesday 18th September, 7:30pm

Writers' Workshop

For local writers looking to hone their craft, support and critique each other's work in an inclusive and safe environment. Free entry, 15 spaces per session. Contact the shop to sign up (spaces still available for the first session).

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Monday 30th September, 7:30pm

Book Club: We'll be chatting to the lovely Kate MacDougall about her uplifting novel Good Things (another perfect summer read), and her non-fiction debut London's No 1 Dog Walking Agency.

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Monday 28th October, 7:30pm

Book Club: The Booker Prize (any of the long list)​

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Wednesday 23rd October, 7:30pm

Gabriel Hemery in the Galilee Room, Goring

Gabriel Hemery will be discussing is new book The Tree Almanac 2025 with the Friends of Goring Library. 

This book is described as a seductive mix of science, history and culture for the year ahead. Beautifully illustrated, the book is a wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees.

Prepare to be inspired and reconnect with nature with this magical book and extremely knowledgeable author.

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Monday 25th November, 7:30pm

Book Club: Yasmin Cordery Khan will be joining us to discuss Overland, her second novel. 

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More 2024 events coming soon... 

Coming Up... Tim Coulson, Poetry Evening, Katie Lumsden and Jessica Bull, Phoebe Smith and more...

watch this space...

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