Events
An Evening with Victoria Hislop
Tuesday 28 May, 7.30pm
The Stag Sevenoaks, London Road, TN13 1ZZ
We are delighted to present an evening with the bestselling and much-loved author Victoria Hislop.
Celebrate the publication of her new novel, Those Who Are Loved: an epic tale of an ordinary woman compelled to live an extraordinary life, set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, civil war and military dictatorship.
Tickets available from The Stag Box Office
- Ticket only £11
- Ticket inc. signed copy of Those Who Are Loved (RRP £20) £26
Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after purchase.
Lunchtime Author Event
Thursday 6 June, 12.30pm
In Sevenoaks Bookshop
Join us to hear Amy Sackville talk about her latest book, Painter to the King.
A richly imagined novel about Diego Velazquez and the relationship, that is not quite a friendship, between the artist and his subject.
"This fictional account of the artist’s life at the court of Philip IV confirms its daring author’s extraordinary gifts... one of the finest historical novels of recent years." The Guardian
Tickets: £6.50 from the Bookshop or on our website.
Includes refreshment.
Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a sell out and ticket resale.
Mick Herron in conversation with Angela Clarke
Monday 17 June, 7.30pm
Sevenoaks Bookshop
Join us for an evening with the acclaimed thriller writer Mick Herron. At this special event to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week he will be talking about Joe Country, the latest installment in his brilliant Jackson Lamb series.
Tickets: £8 from the Bookshop or from our website.
Includes refreshment.
Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of a sellout and ticket resale.
Summer Party!
Friday 21 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Come and celebrate Independent Bookshop Week with us.
Browse around, have a drink and pick up a copy of our brochure of the best books for summer.
There will be a lucky dip for children to choose a book from.
Adult Writing Workshop with Claire Fuller: SOLD OUT
Sunday 23 June, 11am - 4pm, in Sevenoaks Bookshop
We're delighted that Claire Fuller will be leading our first short story writing workshop for adults.
Claire is the author of Bitter Orange, Swimming Lessons, Our Endless Numbered days and masses of short stories.
Tickets: £65 (including a copy of Bitter Orange, refreshments and a tasty lunch) can be bought in the Bookshop or on our website.
Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a sell out and ticket resale.
Numbers are very limited so don't delay!
Clare Mackintosh
Wednesday 3 July, 7.30pm
The Drive Methodist Church
Clare will be talking about her latest novel, After The End, in conversation with Hannah Begbie. The powerful and page-turning new novel from the bestselling author of I Let You Go, I See You and Let Me Lie.
"Clare Mackintosh just broke my heart, and then she mended it again. One of the most moving stories I have ever read. It's perfect." Joanna Cannon
"After The End is a beautifully written novel, compelling and clever, tender and true. I can't stop thinking about it." Liane Moriarty
Tickets: £8.50, from Sevenoaks Bookshop or on our website.
Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of a sell-out and ticket resale.
Join us to discuss the chosen books and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the Bookshop café.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday 21 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, West by Carys Davies.
Pre-order Books
The New Phillip Pullman book
Lyra Silvertongue returns as an adult in The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two
To be published on 3 October 2019
Email us on [email protected] to pre-order your copy.
We stock an extensive range of carefully chosen new adult and children's books.
Our experienced staff are always available to offer advice, and help you to find the very best books.
If we don't have what you're looking for in stock, we can order many books for collection the following day.
As well as books we sell beautiful and unusual greetings cards and wrapping paper.
We host regular events with a variety of speakers. During half-terms and holidays we often run free children's activities.
In our small and peaceful cafe we serve delicious homemade cakes, and hot and cold drinks.
We welcome browsers, families, well-behaved dogs, teachers, gift-buyers, passers-by and readers of every kind.
