The Grove Bookshop, 10 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EG.

We are open 7 days a week. Monday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm; Sundays 10am-4pm

 

 

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Thur 3 September 7pm

Rob Potts

A Football Odyssey - Politics, Passion and the Beautiful Game

 

A football book written by fans for fans that travels the five continents and looks at how over 80 clubs have transformed their communities. It tells you how to get there, where to stay and where best to eat on a budget that would embarrass the prawn sandwich brigade.  Join Rob in conversation with Duncan Quinton and hear all about this brilliant resource guide to the history, politics and passion that fans  around the world still have for the beautiful game.

Tickets £7

Wednesday 9 September 7pm

Donal Ryan and Molly Aitken

We're thrilled to be hosting a Q&A and book signing with Irish Book Award winner Donal Ryan in conversation about his new novel Where Are the Kings alongside Molly Aitken, bestselling author of Bright I Burn.

Tickets: £10

 If demand exceeds our shop capacity, the event may move to a larger local venue and you will be notified.

Saturday 12 September all day

Molly Ovenden, Typewriter Poet

Come and have a personalised poem typed for you while you wait! Bring an idea for a topic and, after a quick chat, Molly will type a poem just for you while you browse around the shop. For as little as £15 you can obtain a unique, freshly-typed, frameable poem to treasure or to give as a special gift. Cash or card preferred.

 

Wednesday 16 September 7pm

Linda Green & Rebecca Ryan

Meet two of our most entertaining local authors and hear all about their latest novels. In If I Had My Time Again Linda gives us a humorous, moving take on the afterlife, set in a hotel near Halifax, while Rebecca's new book, The Edge of Always, looks at two people grasping a second chance on a holiday in Paris.

Tickets: £7

 

Friday 25 September 7pm

Beasts, Barghests and Boggarts

Join folklore and mythology experts Elizabeth Dearnley and Elizabeth Kim for an evening of exploration into the mythical creatures rumoured to stalk the North of England. Perfect for anyone interested in folk tales, ghosts and all things weird.

Tickets: £7

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