Dee Aitchison joined us to sign and chat about her debut novel "Honesty MP". Published by GET Publishing of Bridgnorth, it tells the story of a Holstein dairy cow named Honesty, which is put forward by a Young Farmers Club as a parliamentary candidate, and to everyone’s surprise is duly elected to the House of Commons...

"At the core of the book lies a disenchantment with the current political system, and a breakdown in trust between the rural electorate and those who claim to represent their interests in Westminster. It outlines the corruption that tarnishes politics, the media manipulation that misdirects public belief, and a civil service in denial of all fault. These are powerful subjects yet are handled with an extremely light touch that will suit the general reader..."
Alan Beat

Cecilia Chance joined us to sign copies of her family biography "The Widdrington Women".

To mark the Royal Wedding, and also the start of Shrewsbury Bookfest, we held a special 2-day sale, offering :

50% OFF SECOND-HAND BOOKS*
25% OFF CDs, GIFTS & GREETINGS CARDS
Click here to see a special visitor on the day!

Shrewsbury Bookfest is a registered charity which provides an annual literary festival for children and families. Find out more at www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk.

Complimentary drinks and Royal Celebration cake!

*New books and most rare and antiquarian books are not included in the sale
 

Shropshire author Fran Norton signed copies of "In The Shadow Of A Tainted Crown", a thrilling historical novel set against the backdrop of medieval Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. The book is very attractively produced by Ellingham Press of Much Wenlock (where it has been selling like hot cakes), and at 284 pages the exciting tale should provide many hours of historic entertainment.

We celebrated our first 3 years as an independent retailer in Shrewsbury.
For one day only, we offered great reductions on most items:

50% OFF MOST SECOND-HAND BOOKS 25% OFF ALL CDs, GIFTS & GREETINGS CARDS

LIVE jazz guitar music from Steve Yarrington

Complimentary drinks and home-made cakes
 

Local author James Atkins signed copies of his newly-published "Climate Change for Football Fans: A matter of life and death".

James Atkins says:
"This book is about climate change policy, one of the most boring topics in the world. So it also includes stuff about football, which is one of the most interesting subjects in the world. It's written as a series of conversations between Joe, a football-mad Burnley FC fan, and Professor Igor who's obsessed with climate change. Joe thinks worrying about climate change is a waste of time, and Igor can't understand why 22 grown men would put on shorts and run around after a ball."

It's funny, written in the earthy and irreverent language of the football fan. But it also packs a serious punch with its clear sub-text about the reality of climate change.

Alison Hartfield signed copies of her book "A Mile for the Milk". Set in the nineteen twenties, it traces the impact of a rural upbringing and now vanished way of life upon the author and her sisters. The values instilled, the country school, the village, the times and the seasons, all combine to provide a "childhood of unimaginable richness". The author's memories of those fleeting years are beautifully illustrated by Judith Wall's line drawings. The book will appeal to all those who share the author's love of the countryside.

All royalties arising from the sale of this book will be donated to Christian Aid.

Cordelia Weedon signed copies of "Intimations", her recent book of poems and photographs. The poems were written by Cordelia's mother, Veronica More, a writer who lives in rural Mallorca. They draw on her life experiences and reflect upon our transitory presence on earth. Cordelia was inspired to illustrate the poems with black and white images that draw out particular elements of the delicacy of vision in her mother's work.

John Hainsworth signed copies of his excellent novel "A Corruptible Crown". Set amid the lovely scenery of Mid-Wales at the present day, this thoroughly enjoyable yarn skillfully combines elements of murder-mystery, love-story, epic quest, and a pleasing line in farce which can't fail to entertain. It's also a must for all who are interested in mining and pot-holing, as several of its scenes actually take place underground.