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Finding Albion on a May Eve with Zakia Sewell
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,…
Among the Hedges: Craft, Care and Conversation with Paul Lamb
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,…
Coming Home on Love Lane: An Evening with Patrick Gale
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…
A Breathless Evening with C. M. Ewan
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…
An Evening with Helen Bain and The Daffodil Days
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…
Sandra Charlton (1944 – 2026)
Sadly, we report the death of Sandra Charlton. Sandi was a great supporter of The Bookery from its beginnings, as a shareholder, a local author whose beautiful books of Devon wildflowers were highly regarded, and latterly as a benefactor, donating 12 of her the original watercolour paintings reproduced in Flowers of a Mid-Devon Hedgerow which…
An Evening of Cornish Charm with Liz Fenwick
Last week’s event at The Bookery blossomed into a warm and joyful celebration, even if it began with an unexpected twist. The evening had been planned as a double act featuring two beloved South West authors, Veronica Henry and Liz Fenwick, in honour of World Book Day, the launch of Flora’s Day, and Veronica’s twenty-fifth…
When the Missing Stay Missing: An Evening with Tim Weaver
We knew the evening would be special the moment the room began to fill, but welcoming Tim Weaver for the first event of his tour for The Lost Women felt particularly electric. We were proud to be the first bookshop to be a hosting an event celebrating the launch of the fifteenth David Raker novel,…
Wonder Beneath Our Feet: An Evening with Philip Marsden & Sasha Swire
Some evenings at The Bookery unfold in a way that gently widens the world, and our recent event with Philip Marsden and Sasha Swire was one of those. The conversation centred on Philip’s remarkable book, Under a Metal Sky, a work that explores humanity’s deep and complicated relationship with the minerals beneath our feet. Rooted…
Paradise Can Be Murder with Tom Hindle!
The Bookery was delighted to host bestselling crime author Tom Hindle on a wet evening in Thursday, joined by friend and thriller writer Orlando Murrin. Orlando first asked Tom where else he is travelling to for the launch of his new book A Killer In Paradise. We were proud to learn that the Bookery was…
