Coldwell: An Evening with David Gladwin | Thursday 16 July 2026
Spend an evening with David Gladwin at Hestia Books as we discuss his striking novella, Coldwell.
An evening with Jane Rogers | Thursday 19 June 2026
Spend an evening with award-winning author Jane Rogers as she discusses her latest short story collection, Fire-Ready, with Tony Jones.
The stories in Fire-Ready shine an unflinching light on the future health of the planet, and the prospects for its greediest tenants: us
An evening with Candida Meyrick: Be More Bird | Tuesday 19th May 2026
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Spend an evening in conversation with Candida Meyrick as she introduces her uplifting memoir, Be More Bird.
Reading and craft session with Janet Brady
Janet Brady, author of Woolly's Song, joins us at Hestia Books for a reading and a fun craft session.
Sunday 26th April 2026
11am-12.30pm
FREE to attend.
Space is limited, so please send us a message or pop into the shop if you'd like to join us!
Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book Launch: The Derbyshire Detective by Peter Yates
Join us here at the shop to celebrate the publication of The Derbyshire Detective by Peter Yates. FREE to attend, browsing, book signing and refreshments.
FRIDAY 17 APRIL
5 - 6 PM
An Afternoon with L. C. Winter | 12 April 2026, 2-4pm
Join us for an afternoon discussing Gothic fiction, vengeance and Victorian London. Tea, coffee and homemade cake provided!
An Afternoon with Kate Morgan | 22 March 2026, 2-4pm
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon as Kate Morgan discusses her fascinating and powerful book, The Walnut Tree . . .
Summoned to the Séance with Dr Emily Vincent 9 November 2025
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Join us for an atmospheric afternoon as Dr Emily Vincent discusses her haunting collection of short stories, Summoned to the Séance - a gathering of uncanny tales inspired by spiritualism, ghosts and voices that echo beyond the veil . . .
