The White Rose Book Cafe in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with co-owner Sue Lake
Thirsk, well known as the home of ‘James Herriot’ and now The Yorkshire Vet, is becoming almost as well known for being the home of The White Rose Book Cafe in Thirsk.
This very special independent bookshop and cafe is showcasing yet another prestigious literary event – this time during the Independent Bookshop Week of 16-23 June, and is only one of 9 in the UK to be chosen to do so. It is to be held at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate. I was there just a few weeks ago, and it’s a beautiful setting for such a rare event.
Carol Ann Duffy with SHORE 2 SHORE – Celebrating Poetry and Community with the Laureate and friends.
Shore 2 Shore is the brainchild of Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, with 4 Poets Laureate: Gillian Clarke, Imtiaz Dharker, Jackie Kay and John Samson, and includes music and local guest poet, Kate Fox.
21 June is the longest day, so come and spend the light evening at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR in the company of these memorable poets.
Tickets £20 to include a copy of Off The Shelf poetry anthology. Tickets can be obtained from the bookshop: 01845 524353 or e-mail sales@whiterosebooks.co.uk Event opens at 7.00 to start at 7.30.
There is yet more during Independent Bookshop Week as well as special offers and exclusives all week.
Celebrating our Book Award, Adult and Children’s Shortlist – Winners announced 15th June.
Book Signing with children’s author – Jane Clack on Saturday 16th June at 10.30am
Free ‘Tiger Who Came to Tea’ Tote Bags
Free Chridren’s Storytime every Friday 10am in the Storyroom
And on 21st July why not spend the evening with Peter Robinson at the White Rose Book Cafe YO7 1ET from 7.00 pm with this bestselling author of the DCI Banks novels
‘Top-notch police procedure’ says Jeffrey Deaver of Peter Robinson‘s novels, and this is a great opportunity to come and listen, and then ask questions of this humdinger of an author. The £3 ticket is redeemable against the purchase of his latest DCI Banks novel, Careless Love, which Peter will be delighted to sign. The ticket also includes a welcome drink.
I wonder what August will bring at the White Rose Book Cafe? Look in on Frost Magazine and we’ll show you.