Past Events

Newark Book Festival - Meet the Fosseway Writers - Saturday 11th July 9am - 1pm

Local writers group the Fosseway Writers will be in the shop to chat about their books and their group.

They offer a welcoming space for writers at all stages, whether just starting out or looking to further develop your craft through workshops, socials and community.

For more information about them please check their website.

A Dying Declaration by Jonathan Wilkinson book signing. - Saturday 4th of April 12.00 to 13.00.

Local writer Jonathan Wilkinson will be in the shop on the 4th of April, 12:00 to 13:00, to sign copies of his new book, the historical mystery "A Dying Declaration".

Ric Hart - Book signing. Saturday 13/12/25, 10.30 to 12.30 (rescheduled)

Writer Ric Hart will be signing copies of his books Saturday 13/12/25, 10.30 - 12.30.

Ric Hart has written a series of children's books including "Hugo and Daddy's Christmas Adventures" and "Hugo and Daddy's School Adventures" illustrated by Jacqueline Tee, and "Growth Through Grief : A Powerful Story Through Loss and Stepping Forward"

All money raised going to The Children’s Bereavement Centre.

C. L .Peache - Book signing. Tuesday 2/12/25, 11:00 to 13:00.

Local writer C.L. Peache will be signing copies of her books Tuesday 2/12/25, 11.00 - 13.00.

Writing across multiple genres, including, memoir in “Lost the Plot”, the fantasy
“Festival of Time” series, romance in
“Finding Love” and mystery in “One Step Ahead”

Oaklore by Jules Acton - Book signing. Saturday 25/10/25 - 10.30 to 12.30

Jules Acton will be signing copies of her book Oaklore on the 25th October 10.30 - 12.30. 

Oaklore - from Woodland Trust Ambassador Jules Acton, explores the incredibly diverse history of the ‘king of the woods’: from a source of food and shelter to its use in literature as a plot device and muse, in mythology and as a sacred plant and precious resource.

Julesacton.com for more information