We run a monthly Bookclub, and host regular signing events with both national and local authors.
Lynn has relaunched the Bookclub in 2010. The Bookclub usually meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Bookshrop. Titles we have discussed include Small Island by Andrea Levy, Arthur and George by Julian Barnes and The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. New members should contact Lynn for further info.
Her latest novel crime novel is "The Pull of the Moon", published by Constable Robinson at £6.99. We have signed copies of this in store now! "Diane Janes writes like Barabra Vine; this is a psychological thriller with a cast of complex chracters.."
"The Pull of the Moon" has been shortlisted for the John Creasey Dagger Award (best debut crime novel) and the winner will be announced at ITV3 Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards Dinner to be shown on Tuesday 12 October 2010.
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On Saturday 19th June we had a book signing with David Trumper and Ray Farlow of their long-awiated new title on the history of Whitchurch, which includes rarely seen new photographs.
We have signed copies available in store.
Ideal gift for local people past and present.
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Ken Ballantyne recently visited to sign copies of his book "Another Dawn, Another Dusk", the story of Shropshire born Trevor Bowyer, a rear gunner in WW2, who volunteered for service in the Bomber Command Aircrew. This was a tough job after civilian life - over 55,000 men and women of the Bomber Command died, many of these were his friends... This book read like a good novel but is built around assiduously researched facts. We have signed copies instore for £9.99. Ken Ballantyne will be visiting us again shortly for a fully illustrated talk about women's contribution to the war effort. Details to follow...
******************************************************************************* Following an evening with story-teller Sally Tonge, we have copies in stock at just £9.99 each.
Kate Long, Whitchurch's own bestselling author of fiction visited the shop recently to sign copies of her new books. " A Mother's Guide to Cheating " is her latest, published by Simon and Schuster at £14.99 " The Daughter Game" is her lateset in paperback, at £7.99. We have signed copies of all her novels now in stock! visit Kate's website www.katelong.co.uk * Manda Scott
* Dave Armitage * Kate and Gin - from "Britain's Got Talent" * Erica James, bestselling novelist * and others.....since our opening in 2005 
Previous events include :
Jacky Newcomb - "The Angel Lady"
Jacky visited us for a second time.
Ben and Charlotte Hollins, authors of "The Fight for Fordhall Farm"
Pioneer farmers Ben and Charlotte Hollins visited last year to tell us about their inspiring fight to keep their family farm within their control. Today, Fordhall Farm is a thriving project and visitor attraction in Market Drayton, thanks to their hard work, fundraising skills and dedication. Paperback edition is out now, priced £8.99
