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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…

May Eve felt beautifully chosen for Zakia Sewell’s visit to The Bookery. The shop once again full for another wonderful evening of storytelling. Dominic opened the evening by wishing everyone a happy May Eve, a fitting threshold moment before an exploration of folklore, myth, seasonal customs and belonging. We were so delighted to host Zakia,…

It was another wonderfully full Bookery evening, with the added pleasure of spotting many new faces in the crowd — first‑time visitors joining regulars, all drawn by a shared curiosity about the land beneath our feet and the people who quietly care for it. Dominic welcomed everyone and introduced Paul Lamb and Professor Richard Brazier,…

It was another full house at The Bookery, with Dominic delighted to welcome both familiar faces and a wonderful number of first‑time visitors, all keen to hear one of our original Patrons, Patrick Gale, in conversation with our very own Alison Sweatman. Alison’s pleasure at chairing the evening was immediately evident, setting a relaxed and…

From the moment the doors opened, the shop was fizzing — full house, all women, all ready for danger, suspense and a good dose of adrenaline. Dominic barely finished welcoming everyone before the room was leaning forward, eager for the action to begin. He introduced Chris, aka C. M. Ewan and our brilliant chair for…

It was another one of those evenings that reminds us why we love what we do. Dominic opened the event by welcoming everyone, thanking our wonderful customers for their support, and offering an especially warm hello to those joining a Bookery author event for the first time. So many people booked tickets that we had…