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Award-winning indie bookshop in Herts. Lovers of author events & champions of the finest new and backlist books. Proudly supporting readers, schools, authors & publishers for over 50 years. https://chilternbookshops.co.uk/

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An evening with Joanna Page - Chiltern Bookshops From a small village on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows โ€“ like Love...

We're thrilled to be welcoming Joanna Page, star of BBC's GAVIN & STACEY, on Wed 1st Oct!

Joanna will be chatting about LUSH!, her funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir - from Swansea to Stacey and everything in between! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Tickets here: ๐Ÿ‘‡
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26.09.2025 08:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข Diary Date ๐Ÿ“ข It's always a great night at @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜Ž Ticket details here ๐Ÿ‘‡

28.09.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Janice Hallett - Chiltern Bookshops We are so looking forward to welcoming Janice Hallett back to Chorleywood, where sheโ€™ll be chatting about her brilliant new murder mystery,ย The Killer Question. A...

We can't wait to welcome the wonderful @janicehallett.bsky.social to #Chorleywood on Tues 18th Nov!

Janice will be chatting about her brilliant new murder mystery, THE KILLER QUESTION, in which the landlords of a cosy country pub mysteriously disappear! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

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28.09.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Huge thanks to the brilliant Jung Chang for a fascinating event last night!

Jung joined us to chat about her deeply moving book FLY, WILD SWANS: My Mother, Myself & China, the long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller WILD SWANS.

We have *signed copies* in the shops! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

23.09.2025 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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27.09.2025 09:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Roger Moorhouse - Chiltern Bookshops A landmark history of the U-Boat war told through the experiences and recollections of the U-Boat crews themselves. For Allied seamen during the war, the...

Join us on Thursday 16th October when leading historian Roger Moorhouse will be discussing his eye-opening new book WOLFPACK: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War, told through the experiences & recollections of the U-Boat crews themselves. #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Tickets here: ๐Ÿ‘‡
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27.09.2025 09:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Gyles Brandreth - Chiltern Bookshops Join the irrepressible Gyles Brandreth as we celebrate the launch of his brand new bookย Somewhere, A Boy And A Bear,ย a biography of A.A.Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh....

We're delighted to be welcoming the one and only Gyles Brandreth to #Chorleywood on Monday 6th October!

Gyles will be chatting about his beautiful new book SOMEWHERE, A BOY AND A BEAR, a biography of A. A. Milne & Winnie-the-Pooh. #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Tickets here! ๐Ÿ‘‡
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27.09.2025 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Ben Youngs - Chiltern Bookshops We canโ€™t wait to welcome rugby union legend Ben Youngs to Chorleywood, where heโ€™ll be chatting about his new memoirย Beyond the Line. Ben Youngs has...

Calling all rugby union fans - have we got an event for you! ๐Ÿ‰

We're thrilled to be welcoming BEN YOUNGS to #Chorleywood on Friday 3rd October to chat about his new book BEYOND THE LINE: MY LIFE IN RUGBY! #BenYoungs #Rugby #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Tickets here: ๐Ÿ‘‡
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09.09.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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26.09.2025 08:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Joanna Page - Chiltern Bookshops From a small village on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows โ€“ like Love...

We're thrilled to be welcoming Joanna Page, star of BBC's GAVIN & STACEY, on Wed 1st Oct!

Joanna will be chatting about LUSH!, her funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir - from Swansea to Stacey and everything in between! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Tickets here: ๐Ÿ‘‡
chilternbookshops.co.uk/event/an-eve...

26.09.2025 08:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last night, Julia Bradbury had our readers up on their feet for a workout as she chatted about her new book HACK YOURSELF HEALTHY. Many thanks to Julia for an energetic event!

If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in the shop! #HackYourselfHealthy #Health #BookSky #Books ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

26.09.2025 07:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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25.09.2025 07:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks so much to Jeffrey Archer for a great event last night!

Jeffrey joined us to chat about his new novel END GAME, the gripping finale for William Warwick and Ross Hogan, set in the run-up to the London Olympics in 2012.

We have *signed copies* in the shop! #BookSky ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™ #CrimeFiction

25.09.2025 07:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The #BookerPrize2025 shortlist has been announced - congratulations to all the authors and publishers! ๐ŸŽ‰ #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Books

To celebrate, order ANY book from our online shop by midnight tonight (24 Sep) to be in with a chance of winning a ยฃ250 gift card! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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24.09.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Ben Schott - Chiltern Bookshops SCHOTT IS BACKย โ€“ and better than ever. From the mind that created the million-copy bestsellerย Schottโ€™s Original Miscellanyย comes an indispensable field guide to the hidden lore...

We're thrilled to be welcoming @benschott.bsky.social, author of the million-copy bestseller Schottโ€™s Original Miscellany, to #Chorleywood on Wed 8th Oct!

Ben will be chatting about his wonderfully entertaining new book SCHOTT'S SIGNIFICA. Tickets here! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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24.09.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Jeffrey Archer - Chiltern Bookshops We thrilled to be welcoming Jeffrey Archer this autumn, whoโ€™ll be chatting about his new bookย End Game, the gripping finale for Willam Warwick and Ross...

Join us this Wednesday (24th Sep) for an evening with Jeffrey Archer! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Jeffrey will be chatting about his new novel END GAME, the gripping finale for William Warwick and Ross Hogan, set in the run-up to the London Olympics in 2012.
Tickets here! ๐Ÿ‘‡

chilternbookshops.co.uk/event/an-eve...

22.09.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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24.09.2025 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #BookerPrize2025 shortlist has been announced - congratulations to all the authors and publishers! ๐ŸŽ‰ #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Books

To celebrate, order ANY book from our online shop by midnight tonight (24 Sep) to be in with a chance of winning a ยฃ250 gift card! ๐Ÿ‘‡

uk.bookshop.org/lists/booker...

24.09.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks so much to Dr Sharad P. Paul for a truly illuminating event last night!

Dr Paul joined us in #Chorleywood to discuss his fascinating new book BIOHACKING YOUR GENES: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life.

If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in the shop! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Health

24.09.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Joanna Page - Chiltern Bookshops From a small village on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows โ€“ like Love...

We can't wait to welcome Joanna Page, star of BBC's GAVIN & STACEY, on Wednesday 1st October! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Joanna will be chatting about LUSH!, her funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir - from Swansea to Stacey and everything in between! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘‡

chilternbookshops.co.uk/event/an-eve...

12.09.2025 08:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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23.09.2025 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Peter James - Chiltern Bookshops Join us for an edge of your seat evening with bestselling author Peter James, as he chats about his latest Roy Grace thrillerย The Hawk is...

We're delighted to be welcoming @peterjamesauthor.bsky.social to #Chorleywood on Wed 15th Oct! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Join us for a criminally good evening as Peter chats about THE HAWK IS DEAD, the latest instalment in his hugely popular Roy Grace series. It's not to be missed!
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23.09.2025 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And here's a brief video of Professor Raman Prinja at yesterday's event.

Many thanks to the team at @hachetteuk.bsky.social for helping us to arrange this discussion!

#BookSky #WondersOfTheMoon #Space ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Books #AuthorEvent #Chorleywood

21.09.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks so much to the brilliant Professor Raman Prinja for joining us yesterday afternoon to chat about his fantastic new book, WONDERS OF THE MOON! ๐ŸŒ™

If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in the shop. ๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ

Many thanks to everyone who came along this event! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #WondersOfTheMoon

21.09.2025 09:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to the brilliant Jung Chang for a fascinating event last night!

Jung joined us to chat about her deeply moving book FLY, WILD SWANS: My Mother, Myself & China, the long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller WILD SWANS.

We have *signed copies* in the shops! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

23.09.2025 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Julia Bradbury - Chiltern Bookshops Join Julia Bradbury, one of the UKโ€™s favourite TV presenters, as she shares her journey to uncover the ultimate health and wellness hacks to help...

Join us in #Chorleywood on Thurs 25th Sept for a brilliant evening with Julia Bradbury, when she'll be chatting about her fab new book HACK YOURSELF HEALTHY!

It's full of practical tips & science-based strategies to optimise your health & wellbeing. ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

chilternbookshops.co.uk/event/an-eve...

29.08.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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22.09.2025 09:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An evening with Jeffrey Archer - Chiltern Bookshops We thrilled to be welcoming Jeffrey Archer this autumn, whoโ€™ll be chatting about his new bookย End Game, the gripping finale for Willam Warwick and Ross...

Join us this Wednesday (24th Sep) for an evening with Jeffrey Archer! #BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

Jeffrey will be chatting about his new novel END GAME, the gripping finale for William Warwick and Ross Hogan, set in the run-up to the London Olympics in 2012.
Tickets here! ๐Ÿ‘‡

chilternbookshops.co.uk/event/an-eve...

22.09.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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During w/c 22 September, we'll be bringing you events with:

โœจ Bestselling author Jung Chang on FLY, WILD SAWNS!
โœจ Dr. Sharad Paul on BIOHACKING YOUR GENES!
โœจ Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer on END GAME!
โœจ Lovely Julia Bradbury on HACK YOURSELF HEALTHY! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

chilternbookshops.co.uk/events/list/...

22.08.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And here's a brief video of Lyse from last night. Many thanks to everyone who came along!

#BookSky ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Kabul #Afghanistan #History

18.09.2025 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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