News & Events

A selection of news and events, in and relating to the bookshop. Read our news articles from the press and a select number of articles written by us. Bookshop events and studio sessions share our recent and upcoming events that are happening in the Bookshop and local community.

Hay Music at the Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2025

The concert guitarist Michael Poll will be performing at St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 30th November as part of the Hay Music Trust annual programme.…
Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2025

Hay Festival Winter Weekend is a smaller version of the main Hay Festival, and takes place 26–30 November 2025. Click the image to find out…
Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Looking for a book this Christmas? Read our curated selection for some ideas.
Our Cinema: Top Ten and Counting, but with Caveats

A recent analysis of Welsh cinemas places us among the best, but a closer examination of the data reveals significant limitations in the ranking approach.
“England’s 100 Best Views” by Simon Jenkins

Simon Jenkins’ “England’s 100 Best Views” mentions the view of Hay from Clyro Hill as among the best in the country.
Will You Marry Me?

Choosing the person you want to spend the rest of your life with might feel easy, but the where and when is important too. Bookshop…
Who is still reading in 2025?

In this Financial Times article, Nilanja Roy explores what it means to be a reader to the Gen Z population Nilanja Roy, The Financial Times,…
Hay Festival 2025

Thursday 22nd May – Sunday 1st June 2025 7 days to go! Make sure you check out the Festival programme here and book tickets to…
Diana Ashworth: My dog can’t read…

Read more about Diana Ashworth’s newest book.

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