Aspiring novelists are often told to write about what they know. Well, BBC broadcaster, George Alagiah has done just that with his brilliant debut novel, and we’re delighted he will be joining us at Mainstreet on Mon 26th Aug to tell us all about it. The Burning Land is based on real events Alagiah witnessed, but was unable to report on, during his eight …

Aspiring novelists are often told to write about what they know. Well, BBC broadcaster, George Alagiah has done just that with his brilliant debut novel, and we’re delighted he will be joining us at Mainstreet on Mon 26th Aug to tell us all about it. The Burning Land is based on real events Alagiah witnessed, but was unable to report on, during his eight …

One Day by David Nicholls was published soon after we opened Mainstreet, it was one of our bestseller in 2009 and became the iconic love story for a generation. Ten years on, we are delighted to be hosting David to talk about his new book, Sweet Sorrow, on Wed 21st August. He brings us the story of one life-changing summer …

One Day by David Nicholls was published soon after we opened Mainstreet, it was one of our bestseller in 2009 and became the iconic love story for a generation. Ten years on, we are delighted to be hosting David to talk about his new book, Sweet Sorrow, on Wed 21st August. He brings us the story of one life-changing summer …

At Mainstreet, we have long been fans of Karen Campbell’s work, so we are delighted she will be joining us on Thurs 1st August to talk about her new novel, The Sound of the Hours.  Her first two books achieved the dream combination of beautiful writing and gripping storylines. This time, she’s given us a rich, historical setting too ….  …

At Mainstreet, we have long been fans of Karen Campbell’s work, so we are delighted she will be joining us on Thurs 1st August to talk about her new novel, The Sound of the Hours.  Her first two books achieved the dream combination of beautiful writing and gripping storylines. This time, she’s given us a rich, historical setting too…  It …

This year, as part of our Independent Bookshop Week celebrations (15-22nd June), we will be welcoming a very special guest, Julia Donaldson. The best-selling author of The Gruffalo and many other beloved stories, will be at The Mainstreet Trading Company on Friday 21st June  to mark Independent Bookshop Week and 20 years of The Gruffalo. Julia will be signing from 1-3pm, and …

This year, as part of our Independent Bookshop Week celebrations (15-22nd June), we will be welcoming a very special guest, Julia Donaldson. The best-selling author of The Gruffalo and many other beloved stories, will be at The Mainstreet Trading Company on Friday 21st June  to mark Independent Bookshop Week and 20 years of The Gruffalo. Julia will be signing from 1-3pm, and …