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Meet Christian Lewis - Finding Hildasay Book Signing (6 August)
Finding Hildasay is Christian Lewis's brutal but beautiful true story of survival, walking the coast of Britain - his dog Jet in tow - and finding a different way to live. We're delighted to welcome Christian into the shop for a very special signing event on 6 August as he makes his way home towards Swansea. This is a unique opportunity to meet the much-loved adventurer turned author and have your book personally signed and dedicated. *** Welsh Ex-paratrooper Christian Lewis had hit rock bottom, suffering with depression so severe he would shut himself in his bedroom for weeks. Then...
Autumn Events Now On Sale!
The sun is shining on Penarth, the school holidays are about to begin… and we’re already thinking about… autumn! Tickets are now on sale for our autumn events season and we’re really excited to bring you another programme of varied and thought-provoking author events. We’re kicking off September with two book launches featuring local Cardiff-based writers. CAROLE BURNS is an American expat author and creative writing tutor. Her novel The Same Country is a powerful story about family, friendship, race and the risks we take to unravel the truth. Welsh author LOUISE MUMFORD is a good friend of Griffin Books...
NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED: 'Menopausing' with Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter
To mark Menopause Awareness Month this October, we're delighted to be hosting a very special event with Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter. They will be chatting to consultant colorectal surgeon and founder of the Everywoman Festival, Julie Cornish, about their award-winning book, Menopausing.
Independent Bookshop of the Year - Press Release
Penarth's innovating indie bookshop Griffin Books one of the "smallest shops ever to win" prestigious 2023 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award at British Book Awards.
WE WON! UK Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023