Ely Events and Reading Groups
In this atmospheric medieval city, just over an hour from London by train, author events range from reading groups and intimate events in the bookshop to the drama of performances under the world-renowned Octagon of Ely Cathedral. We hold events all year round, but in the autumn there is a special focus on the Ely Literary Festival.
David Woodman
Monday 24th November, 7pm
From one of today's leading historians of the early medieval period, an enthralling chronicle of AEthelstan, England's founder king whose achievements of 927 rival the Norman …
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Our Wives Under the Sea
Tuesday 25th November, 7pm
Miri thinks she has got her wife back, when Leah finally returns after a deep sea mission that ended in catastrophe. But it soon becomes clear …
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Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker
Thursday 27th November, 7pm
From two of the UK's best-known book makers, Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker, comes a stunning picture book to ignite wonder in readers everywhere.In the …
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Reading Group - Orlanda
Tuesday 9th December, 7.30pm
There's a voice in Aline's head: a voice that wants out.Brash, boisterous and sexually adventurous, this voice seems to be the antithesis of Aline, a prim …
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Reading Group - Monkey Wrench Gang
Tuesday 9th December, 7.30pm
One of the most enduringly enjoyable American novels of the 70s, Edward Abbey's imperishable environmental classic is both an inspiring, heartfelt plea for the preservation of …
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Christmas Evening
Tuesday 16th December, 5pm
You're invited to join us for a festive evening in the bookshop, with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.Throughout the day we will …
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Queer Reading Group - Carmilla
Thursday 18th December, 7pm
In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a …
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Swallows Reading Group
Sunday 11th January, 10.30am
The Swallows Book Group is the perfect opportunity for book lovers aged 9-12 years to make new discoveries, and new friends! Join us in The Bookshop …
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Oliver Bullough
Wednesday 28th January, 7pm
Without money laundering, few crimes of acquisition would be worth the trouble. South America's drug cartels would be stuffed without it, as would Nigerian kleptocrats, Afghan …
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Julian Barnes
Thursday 29th January, 7pm
A new book from the Booker Prize-winning Julian Barnes, about looking back, facing the future, and coming to the end of life.Departure(s) is a work of …
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Elly Griffiths
Wednesday 11th February, 7pm
We are delighted to be welcoming back Elly Griffiths for the second book in the Ali Dawson Mystery series. Join Ali Dawson and her cold case …
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