Events

We are thrilled to present a double whammy author event for March, a real treat for thriller and crime fans! On Tuesday March 26th, 7.30pm at the lovely Gluck Studio, best-selling writers William Shaw and Nuala Ellwood will discuss their latest novels. William Shaw is a firm favourite with local readers now, having interviewed Peter… Read More

What better way to celebrate World Book Day than with the nation’s favourite children’s author, Julia Donaldson? Julia’s new book ‘The Go Away Bird’ is released on …Thursday March 7th, which just happens to be World Book Day. Julia will be at the shop for an after-school book signing, with 3 signing sessions starting at… Read More

Half term dragging on? Raining? Want some off-screen time? Bring your little people along to our February half term kids event! We don’t have an author this time, but will have entertaining stories, crafts, and things to nibble with an Under-the-Sea theme. If you come dressed for the theme you’ll get a special prize! £4… Read More

We are very excited to welcome the acclaimed novelist and short story master Tessa Hadley to Steyning for the first time. Tessa will be discussing her latest novel, ‘Late in the Day‘, the story of two close-knit couples, and how their lives are irrevocably altered by an untimely death. The novel explores the complex webs… Read More

Join us on Tuesday 5th February for our first event of 2019, when we welcome Sussex based writer Matt Whyman, who’ll be sharing insights from his wonderful book ‘The Unexpected Genius of Pigs’. Blending research from an expert in pig psychology, and first-hand observations from vets and farmers with his own recollections from his days… Read More

Our lovely Steyning Bookshop employees Sarah Burns and Alice Garner don’t just know about books….they are now giving a lucky few of you a chance to take part in a tea-towel making workshop! Fresh from their very popular sessions at Ditchling Museum and Much Ado Books in Alfriston, textile designer and block-printer Sarah Burns and… Read More

On Wednesday 5th December from 6pm – 9pm, Steyning High Street will once again be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with a candlelit lantern procession, live bands, carol singers, a nativity scene, donkeys, and a plethora of fantastic stalls with crafts, hand-made goodies, and delicious hot food & drink, plus of course, all your… Read More

On Thursday 15th November join Steyning’s very own block printer and textile designer – and cheerful bookshop assistant – Sarah Burns, at the launch of her debut publication! Sarah became fascinated by the lives and work of textile designers Phyllis Barron and Dorothy Larcher when she was involved in a project to bring their beautiful… Read More

Monday 29th October, 7.30pm at the Gluck Studio. A fitting literary celebration for the week of All Hallow’s Eve – it’s time to dive into the dark side with Elly Griffiths! We are delighted to welcome Elly Griffiths (aka Domenica de Rosa) back to Steyning, to introduce her bewitching, terrifying new standalone novel. ‘The Stranger… Read More

On Saturday 20th October at 2.30pm fans of Julia Donaldson will get another chance to meet her as she celebrates the release of not one, not two, but THREE new books – a delightful alphabet of animals: Animalphabet, a new story with the fabulous illustrator Lydia Monks: The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes, and a… Read More