Posts by Cliff

Some events leave a lasting impression long after the final book has been signed and the chairs stacked away. Our recent evening with Chris Sperring and Ian Parsons was certainly one of those occasions, bringing together a packed audience for a fascinating, entertaining and thought provoking exploration of Britain’s wildlife and our relationship with the…

It was a very special evening as The Bookery welcomed one of its most cherished Patrons, Ann Cleeves OBE, to Crediton for a pre-publication event celebrating her new Matthew Venn novel, The Dying Light. With an audience of 150 people, it was our largest event for three years and we were delighted to bring Ann…

We were delighted to welcome bestselling author, artist and medievalist Amy Jeffs to The Bookery for a fascinating evening celebrating her remarkable new book, Arthur: A New Life. Joined by the ever-engaging Mark Norman, Amy took us on a journey far beyond the familiar Arthurian legends. After thanking customers for their continued support of our…

What a way to kick off our autumn programme of author events with such a a wonderful start, blessed  with a full house for an enthralling conversation between historian Dr Ian Mortimer and Catherine Courtenay, editor of Devon Life magazine. We were proud that The Bookery was the first bookshop to host Ian following the…

There was a real buzz in Crediton Library as readers gathered for our event with Minette Batters, and she did not disappoint. Speaking with warmth, humour and remarkable candour, she delivered an evening that was thought provoking, entertaining and packed with the energy that has made her one of the most influential voices in British…

We could hardly have had a more fitting way to mark Independent Bookshop Week 2026 and the arrival of the summer solstice than by welcoming Fiona Robertson, who’s writing so beautifully brings together landscape, memory and meaning. After Dominic welcomed everyone and introduce Fiona alongside our wonderful chair for the evening, Tracey Norman, it was…

It was standing room only at The Bookery as we welcomed David Shukman in conversation with award-winning climate researcher and author Laurie Laybourn, with latecomers cheerfully perched on the stairs, determined not to miss an evening that proved as gripping as it was unsettling. Drawing on his latest book The Response, David took us to…

The evening began by my explaining that our guest was, actually, the best-selling author, Martyn Waites; C.B. Everett being one of the pen-names he adopts for his differing styles of thriller novels. A successful author for over 30 years, Martyn had diversified from his original choice of career as an actor, undertaking countless roles on…

Independent bookshops are at the heart of local communities. The Bookery in Crediton, a nonprofit, community-owned bookshop, offers a great selection of titles (and signed editions) as well as aims to connect readers with authors. The events programme is a quiet success story, bringing a steady stream of important literary voices to this part of…

Dominic opened by welcoming a full and attentive audience, sharing highlights from the rich programme of events coming up in the weeks ahead, before introducing Ysella Sims, whose warmth and curiosity created a relaxed, free‑flowing conversation with Jon Woolcott. After a brief introduction, Jon began by reading from early in The Tattooed Hills, gently drawing…