Latest Events in West Kirby(May Updated)

We're thrilled to welcome Agustina Bazterrica to West Kirby to celebrate the publication of her latest book, The Unworthy (translated by Sarah Moses). Join us on Thursday 29th May, 7pm when Agustina will be in conversation about the book, answering questions from the audience and singing copies of The Unworthy . Tickets are £6 standard admission or £20 (including a copy of the book). Please note that this event is non-refundable and if you can't make the talk and would like to reserve a signed copy of The Unworthy , do get in touch. About The Unworthy : 'Barbaric, brutal and utterly beautiful. The Unworthy is a searing haunt of a novel that I will never forget.' --- Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb 'Brutal and aching. A perfect fever dream of a book.' --- Heather Darwent, author of The Things We Do to Our Friends 'Unflinching, uncompromising, and unforgettable. Agustina Bazterrica shines a light at the end of the brutal and bleak path we are on so that maybe, just maybe, we can turn around and forge a new one.' --- Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World A fearsomely dark, incantatory new dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic convent from the author of viral sensation Tender is the Flesh In the House of the Sacred Sisterhood, the unworthy live in fear of the Superior Sister's whip. Seething with resentment, they plot against each other and await who will ascend to the level of the Enlightened - and who will suffer the next exemplary punishment. Risking her life, one of the unworthy keeps a diary in secret. Slowly, memories surface from a time before the world collapsed, before the Sacred Sisterhood became the only refuge. Then Lucía arrives. She, too, is unworthy - but she is different. And her presence brings a single spark of hope to a world of darkness. About Agustina Bazterrica: Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentinian novelist and short-story writer. She is a central figure in the Buenos Aires literary scene, working as a cultural organiser and workshop curator. She has received several awards for her writing, most notably the Premio Clarín Novela for her second novel, Tender is the Flesh , which has been translated into over 20 languages and is also available from Pushkin Press. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

Don't miss the upcoming RISE & VIBE RUN CLUB event in West Kirby at Little Eye Coffee on 24 Banks Road. Lace up your running shoes and join fellow enthusiasts on March 16, 2025, for a refreshing run. This event is free to attend, providing a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and embrace a healthy lifestyle. So mark your calendars and be part of this invigorating experience.

Join us for an enchanting evening with Fiona Williams at The West Kirby Bookshop as we celebrate the publication of her debut novel, "THE HOUSE OF BROKEN BRICKS". We are honored to have Fiona Williams, the winner of the prestigious 2021 Bridport Prize, Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award, with us on Wednesday 20th March at 7pm. During this captivating event, Fiona will read excerpts from her remarkable novel, "THE HOUSE OF BROKEN BRICKS", which has been selected as our January Book of the Month. Delve into the deep truths about loss and love as Fiona discusses her heartfelt portrayal of family relationships, grief, and the possibility of hope. Be prepared to be moved by this clever and poignant tale of acceptance, healing, and the power of new beginnings. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Fiona during a Q&A session and have their copies of the book signed. And to make your evening even more enjoyable, complimentary drinks will be provided upon arrival. Tickets for this extraordinary event are priced at £5 for standard admission or £17, including a copy of "THE HOUSE OF BROKEN BRICKS". Don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable literary experience at The West Kirby Bookshop, located at 6 Grange Road, West Kirby, CH48 4HA. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend the event but would like a signed or dedicated copy of the book, please inform us via email at hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "THE HOUSE OF BROKEN BRICKS" and discover the magic that lies within brokenness. Secure your tickets today and embark on a truly inspiring journey with Fiona Williams.

Experience an exclusive evening with journalist and writer Claire McGlasson at The West Kirby Bookshop in West Kirby on May 7th, 2024. Celebrate the paperback release of her novel, THE MISADVENTURES OF MARGARET FINCH. Claire will captivate the audience with readings from her book, engage in a discussion with Jordan from the bookshop, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her novels. Set in 1938 Blackpool, THE MISADVENTURES OF MARGARET FINCH follows the journey of Miss Margaret Finch as she uncovers the truth behind a national scandal, all while navigating her own challenges. Claire McGlasson, known for her debut novel THE RAPTURE, promises an evening filled with literary depth and historical intrigue. Tickets for the event are priced at £6.13 for standard admission and £13.70 including a copy of the book. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to complimentary drinks. For those unable to attend, signed/dedicated copies of the book can be arranged by emailing hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com.

Join the esteemed West Kirby Bookshop in West Kirby as they host the Merseyside launch of Kaliane Bradley's captivating debut novel, THE MINISTRY OF TIME. Taking place on Monday, 20th May 2024, at 7 pm, the event will feature Kaliane in conversation with author Alice Slater, followed by a book signing session. Described as "fast moving and riotously entertaining" by the Observer, THE MINISTRY OF TIME has garnered high praise from literary figures such as Eleanor Catton, Max Porter, and Kate Mosse. Set in a near-future England, the novel follows the story of a civil servant tasked with monitoring Commander Graham Gore, an 'expat' from 1847, as they navigate the complexities of time-travel. Tickets for this exclusive event are priced at £21.28, including a copy of the book, themed merchandise, and a complimentary drink. Immerse yourself in a world where love, history, and the future collide at The West Kirby Bookshop, located at 6 Grange Road, West Kirby, CH48 4HA.

Experience the enchanting performance of the renowned Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society as they grace the stage at St Andrews West Kirby in the beautiful city of West Kirby. This event, scheduled for June 15, 2024, is a rare opportunity for the community in Wirral to witness firsthand why this society is celebrated for their magical performances. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and witty storytelling that have made Gilbert and Sullivan productions beloved worldwide. Secure your tickets for just £8 and prepare to be transported to a world of music and theatre that will leave you in awe. Don't miss this chance to be part of a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment at St Andrews West Kirby.

Join the esteemed author, Ingrid Persaud, at The West Kirby Bookshop in West Kirby on June 25th for an exclusive evening to celebrate the launch of her latest novel, "THE LOST LOVE SONGS OF BOYSIE SINGH." Experience an unforgettable reading and discussion by the award-winning author, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. This epic tale follows the lives of four remarkable women intertwined by the enigmatic gangster Boysie Singh. Hear their stories of love, struggle, and survival in this gripping narrative. Ingrid Persaud, known for her Costa First Novel Award-winning book "Love After Love," presents a narrative that combines depth, charm, and authenticity. Tickets for this event range from £7.21 to £22.38, offering an evening of wonder, danger, and insight. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of Ingrid Persaud's captivating storytelling at The West Kirby Bookshop.

Experience an unforgettable evening of songs and music presented by the esteemed Wallasey Choir at St Andrews West Kirby in West Kirby on May 17, 2024. Join in the harmonious melodies and captivating performances in the company of the talented members of the Wallasey Choir. This event promises a delightful opportunity to reconnect with cherished friends and immerse oneself in the enchanting world of choral music. Secure your tickets for this enchanting evening for just £8. Don't miss the chance to witness the Wallasey Choir in action at this exclusive event.

Explore the captivating world of documentaries at the upcoming Documentary Club event in West Kirby. Held at the Black Lodge Brewery Taproom, located at 3 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 4HD, this event is scheduled for October 4, 2024. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking films for a ticket price of £7.21. Join fellow enthusiasts in a night of enlightenment and discovery at Documentary Club.

Join us on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm, when we'll be joined by the critically acclaimed author of Detransition, Baby , Torrey Peters, to celebrate the publication of her latest book, Stag Dance. Torrey will be reading from the book, before being in conversation, answering questions from the audience and signging copies of Stag Dance . This event is being held at West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road CH48 5DP , a short walk from the bookshop. Tickets are £8 standard admission or £22 (including a copy of Stag Dance ), and there will be a fully licensed bar for drinks and refreshments, on the night. Please note that this event is non-refundable, but if you can't make the event and would like a signed/ dedicated copy of Stag Dance , do get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there! About Stag Dance : A 2025 Book to Watch in the Guardian, Irish Times, BBC & Rolling Stone! 'As innovative, insightful, funny, and confronting as we've come to expect from Peters' work.' --- Independent, Best Books to Look Out for in 2025 'Hot, heartbreaking and thrillingly victorious.' --- Miranda July 'Potent and surprising and takes no prisoners.' --- Carmen Maria Machado 'Torrey Peters is truly a writer like no other. In Stag Dance , she weaves astonishing connections between nature and violence, masculinity and vulnerability, womanhood and constraint, love and betrayals.' --- Shon Faye 'A brilliant literary kaleidoscope. Peters shatters the familiar in four bold and imaginative tales, each powerful enough to reshape our understanding of transness and where we find it.' --- Nicola Dinan Trans life past, present and future is explored in this kaleidoscopic follow-up to the Women's Prize-nominated Detransition, Baby . Deep in the forest, a group of restless lumberjacks working an illegal logging outfit plan a winter dance that some will volunteer to attend as women; the broadest, strongest axeman finds himself caught in a rivalry with a pretty, young jack that culminates in jealousy, betrayal and an astonishing spectacle of transition. Meanwhile, in other times and places, the gender apocalypse is brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend; an illicit boarding-school romance surfaces intrigue and cruelty; and a Las Vegas party weekend turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between a thrilling mystery man or a veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood. In this quartet of tales, Torrey Peters' keen eye for the rough edges of desire reveals fresh possibilities. Acidly funny, boldly inventive and breathtaking in scope, Stag Dance provokes and unsettles, inspires and delights. About Torrey Peters: Torrey Peters' first novel, Detransition, Baby won the PEN/ Hemingway Award 2022 and was shortlisted for the 2022 National Book Critics' Circle John Leonard Prize for best first book. A Times Top Ten bestseller, it was longlisted for the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

The West Kirby Bookshop are delighted to host an evening with the acclaimed, best selling author, Robert Macfarlane. Join us at West Kirby Grammar School on Thursday 8th May, 7pm, when Robert will be in conversation about his forthcoming book, Is A River Alive ? before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of the book. Tickets are £8 standard admission or £30 including a copy of Is A River Alive ? West Kirby Grammar School will also be running a fully licensed bar, with a selction of soft and alcholic drinks available for purchase on the night. Is A River Alive? is one of our most anticipated books of 2025, and we're thrilled to be celebrating its publication in West Kirby. Please see below for further information. We look forward to seeing you there! About the event: This event is being held at West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DP. The venue is a short walk from West Kirby train station, with many local bus links too. If you are driving to the venue, please be mindful of the residents who live on Graham Road and avoid obstructing driveways. Doors will open at 6:45pm for a 7:15pm start. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and if you have any specific accessibility requirements, please do get in touch in advance. Please note that the book & ticket bundle price is only available in advance of the event, however there will be copies of Is A River Alive? (RRP £25) and Robert's other books for sale on the night. This event is non-refundable, but if you can't make the event and would like to reserve a signed copy of Is A River Alive ? please do get in touch. About Is A River Alive?: 'One of the big publishing events (if not the biggest) of 2025 – a new book by Robert Macfarlane . . . Personal as well as political, it’s almost as certain to shift readerly perspectives as it is to be a bestseller .'― Observer 'A rich and visionary work of immense beauty. Macfarlane is a memory keeper. What is broken in our societies, he mends with words. Rarely does a book hold such power, passion, and poetry in its exploration of nature. Read this to feel inspired, moved, and ultimately, alive.' ― Elif Shafak From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept. The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining. Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way. And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign. At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has . About Robert Macfarlane: Robert Macfarlane is internationally renowned for his writing on nature, people and place. His bestselling books include Underland , Landmarks , The Old Ways , T he Wild Places and Mountains of the Mind , as well as the book-length prose-poem, Ness. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages, won many prizes around the world and been widely adapted for film, music, theatre, radio and dance. He has also written operas, plays, and films including River and Mountain, both narrated by Willem Dafoe. He has collaborated closely with artists including Olafur Eliasson and Stanley Donwood, and with the artist Jackie Morris he co-created the internationally bestselling books of nature-poetry and art, The Lost Words and The Lost Spells . As a lyricist and performer, he has written albums and songs with musicians including Cosmo Sheldrake, Julie Fowlis and Johnny Flynn, with whom he has released two albums, Lost In The Cedar Wood (2021) and The Moon Also Rises (2023). In 2017, the American Academy of Arts and Letters awarded him the E.M. Forster Prize for Literature, and in 2022 in Toronto he was the inaugural winner of the Weston International Award for a body of work in the field of non-fiction. He is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite