ONLINE EVENT : TIM MARSHALL

Blog · Posted April 2, 2021

At a time when global politics and co-operation have never been more important, who better to guide us through than bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall. Regulars at Mainstreet may remember the brilliant talk he gave us a few years back, we are delighted to welcome him back (albeit online) on Thurs 6th May to celebrate publication of …

At a time when global politics and co-operation have never been more important, who better to guide us through than bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography, Tim Marshall. Regulars at Mainstreet may remember the brilliant talk he gave us a few years back, we are delighted to welcome him back (albeit online) on Thurs 6th May to celebrate publication of …

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ONLINE EVENT : RACHEL JOYCE & SUSAN SPINDLER

Blog · Posted March 29, 2021

We are delighted to be hosting Rachel Joyce and Susan Spindler, in conversation with literary agent Jenny Brown, to celebrate the release of the paperback edition of Miss Benson’s Beetle and the publication of Surrogate. Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce is perhaps the novel we all need right now. Described by The Sunday Times as ‘A life-affirming, joyously escapist …

We are delighted to be hosting Rachel Joyce and Susan Spindler, in conversation with literary agent Jenny Brown, to celebrate the release of the paperback edition of Miss Benson’s Beetle and the publication of Surrogate. Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce is perhaps the novel we all need right now. Described by The Sunday Times as ‘A life-affirming, joyously escapist …

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ONLINE EVENT: THE BATCH LADY

Blog · Posted March 5, 2021

We are delighted to welcome Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, to Mainstreet Online for our first author event of 2021, celebrating the publication of her new book, Healthy Family Favourites. Suzanne will be talking about her down to earth style of cooking and demonstrating two recipes. Everyone is encouraged to cookalong and a full ingredients list will be supplied …

We are delighted to welcome Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, to Mainstreet Online for our first author event of 2021, celebrating the publication of her new book, Healthy Family Favourites. Suzanne will be talking about her down to earth style of cooking and demonstrating two recipes. Everyone is encouraged to cookalong and a full ingredients list will be supplied …

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ONLINE EVENT : MICHAEL MORPURGO

Blog · Posted November 4, 2020

We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! (Book your ticket here) A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be talking about his new book, The Puffin Keeper. The event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long …

We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! (Book your ticket here) A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be talking about his new book, The Puffin Keeper. The event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long …

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Michael Morpurgo

Blog · Posted October 19, 2020

We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be joining us to talk about his new book, The Puffin Keeper, the event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long life to make sure the …

We are very excited to announce that storyteller extraordinaire, Michael Morpurgo, will be joining us for our first ONLINE family event! A longtime Mainstreet favourite, Michael will be joining us to talk about his new book, The Puffin Keeper, the event will also include a ‘draw-along’ section with illustrator, Benji Davis. It was Benjamin Postlethwaite’s job all his long life to make sure the …

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Sabrina Ghayour

Blog · Posted August 5, 2020

We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the endless demands …

We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the endless demands …

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ONLINE EVENT: SABRINA GHAYOUR

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We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So, lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the …

We are very excited to announce our first ONLINE author event! Mainstreet favourite, Sabrina Ghayour will be joining us for a cookery demo and chat to celebrate publication of her new book, Simply. So, lovely customers, how has lockdown been for you in the kitchen? a. Great, you’ve been baking masses, but in need of some fresh new ideas b. You’re a little bored with the …

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Patrick Laurie

Blog · Posted March 4, 2020

Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.”  – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …

Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.”  – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …

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AUTHOR EVENT: PATRICK LAURIE

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Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.”  – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …

Wilding by Isabella Tree and A Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks, have been two of our most popular books at Mainstreet, so we are delighted to welcome journalist and blogger, Patrick Laurie who shares much in common with both in his approach to landscape, agriculture, science and folklore. “I love this book.”  – James Rebanks (author of A Shepherd’s Life) …

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Maggie O’Farrell

Blog · Posted February 18, 2020

It is always a great pleasure to welcome one of our very favourite authors to the shop. This April, Maggie O’Farrell joins us to discuss her first historical and arguably, most accomplished, novel, Hamnet. The story reveals for the first time in fiction, the heartbreaking loss that inspired Shakespeare’s most celebrated play. We’d go as far as to say, if this book doesn’t win A LOT of prizes, …

It is always a great pleasure to welcome one of our very favourite authors to the shop. This April, Maggie O’Farrell joins us to discuss her first historical and arguably, most accomplished, novel, Hamnet. The story reveals for the first time in fiction, the heartbreaking loss that inspired Shakespeare’s most celebrated play. We’d go as far as to say, if this book doesn’t win A LOT of prizes, …

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