Stephanie Meyer at Piccadilly

Events, dear boy, events – February & March

One of the best things about having real bookshops is that you can meet people there. Not just other book lovers, and booksellers full of advice to help you choose your next book, but authors. Our events teams across the country strive to bring you closer to your favourite writers, and here Steven Cooper from our national events team, looks back at some highlights from February, as well as giving a preview of some exciting happenings coming up this month... Read more

“Don’t forget to be awesome”: On tour with John Green

The Fault In Our StarsNext week the Polish National Symphony Orchestra will take to the stage of Cadogan Hall, a 900-seat Concert Hall in Chelsea, London. Last Saturday that same stage was trodden by American Young Adult author John Green, and the hall was full. Every ticket had been sold. Twice. Steven Cooper from our Events team, with contributions from booksellers Isabel Popple and Charlie Hay, explains why this was not your ordinary book tour... Read more

Ten characters that made my year…

We all love a great story. Whether it’s full of twists and turns, or simply a gentle reflection on life, often what makes a story truly special is its characters. Good or bad, strong or weak, if you strike a connection with them, it often lasts far beyond the novel's last page. Bookseller Emma Smith tells us about the characters that she hasn't quite managed to let go of yet this year… Read more