Past Events

Join us for a launch event upstairs at The Louis Marchesi! Richard, a Norwich born-and-bred journalist - whose previous (brilliant) books include the story of Stiff records and the definitive biography of Ian Dury - will be in conversation, on publication day, of his new book A Furious Devotion. Here's a quick blurb... Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues’ notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure has never been told –…

Wahey! Friend of the shop Molly naylor has an amazing new graphic novel coming out - it's based on her award-winning play (did you see it?) and illustrated by the incredibly talented Lizzy Stewart. Join us at The Book Hive for a suitably lively launch party! And just in case you need some convincing, here's the blurb... Renowned astronomer, Maggie Hill, is due to deliver a lecture about her astonishing career to a group of science students. She’s also attending…

***DUE TO THE EXTENSION OF GOVERNMENT COVID REGULATIONS IN THE SUMMER, THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED. IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT TICKETS, THEY ARE STILL VALID. IF YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BOUGHT TICKETS, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORLD ABOUT THE NEW DATE!*** THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. An evening with the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage. The event will comprise a reading of recent works followed by a Q&A. Refreshments will be available. 7.00pm doors for 7.30pm start. PLEASE NOTE: There are…

Join professional stage magician Tom Brace for an intimate evening of magic and mind-reading....in a bookshop! Featuring Tom’s unique blend of comedy and magic (including a few book-themed tricks and a bit of literary-based sorcery), the show promises to have a little something for everybody. £10 a ticket. Advanced booking essential due to limited capacity! No need to print your ticket; your name will be on a guest list. Doors 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Refreshments provided. ★★★★★“Charmed, amazed and…

***DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE'RE HOSTING A SECOND MAGIC SHOW LATER THE SAME NIGHT!!!*** Join professional stage magician Tom Brace for an intimate evening of magic and mind-reading....in a bookshop! Featuring Tom’s unique blend of comedy and magic (including a few book-themed tricks and a bit of literary-based sorcery), the show promises to have a little something for everybody. £10 a ticket. Advanced booking essential due to limited capacity! No need to print your ticket; your name will be on…

Join us for the launch of Lynne's new memoir. There'll be drinks, a reading, and a toast to send it on its way! In Iron Man, Lynne Bryan writes movingly and candidly about disability, the vulnerability of the body and mind, and the frailty and strength of our corporeality. She writes insightfully and thought-provokingly about the ways in which women’s access to head space and the physical and economic space for creativity can be restricted or blocked – sometimes by…

We're having a massive art book sale. What are you doing? Left-over stock from our old art bookshop, as new condition, going at CRAZY PRICES (or similar). Come along. There will be wine and mince pies. (This is our first art book sale. We're having another one next week, on Thursday 9th December - click here for the details).

We're having another massive art book sale. What are you doing? Left-over stock from our old art bookshop, as new condition, going at CRAZY PRICES (or similar). Come along. There will be wine and mince pies. This is our final art sale, so last chance saloon for some Christmas present bargains...