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.

  • “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.

  • It’s Teacher Recommended!

    Find out which Children’s Graphic Novels are being recommended by teachers in 2025 Nicolette Jones, Sunday March 23rd, The Sunday Times Click on the images…

  • Spring Has Sprung!

    A selection of Children’s books to celebrate the new season Richard Booth’s Bookshop, March 2025 Click on the images to buy on bookshop.org “So many…

  • Upcoming Titles in March 2025

    New titles published in March 2025 and where to find out more.

  • World Book Day 2025

    You can find out more about the reading for fun charity here, www.worldbookday.com Use your World Book Day £1 token to get one of these…

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