Twenty years ago this October Emma and Alex Milne-White took ownership of The Hungerford Bookshop and, as part of their celebrations, they have lined up their biggest autumn of events ever with some of the UK, and the world’s, bestselling writers. The autumn kicks off on Thursday 27th August (OK strictly speaking that’s still summer, … Read more
To celebrate the release of her new paperback novel, Pastures New, this September, beloved broadcaster Clare Balding is returning to her roots for an exclusive daytime event in a collaboration between The Tractor Shed and Hungerford Bookshop on September 29th. Twenty-five people have the chance to meet for coffee and pastries before setting off from … Read more
This morning waking to gales and fog , it was easy to wonder whether the last few days of magical weather were just a dream? Don’t despair, the natural world is waking from its winter slumbers , shaking off its winter coat and donning another coat, of colours and sounds all around as spring arrives. … Read more
If fiction is your thing then reach for your diary as we have some great events lined-up… For those that love to be swept-up with a sprinkling of romance in feel-good fiction form, then sashay down to the gorgeous boutique that is WhiteCoCo (two doors down from the bookshop) on Friday 13th Feb, and enjoy … Read more
While we are busy selling our ‘books of the year’ we are are also getting VERY EXCITED about the brand new fiction that is due to hit the shelves next year: a multigenerational epic of loss, hope and reunion from Maggie O’Farrell; an exciting adventure inspired by The 39 Steps from Ben Miller; an exquisitely … Read more
Holiday reading – what does one choose? There is always a fear of getting it wrong! The choice can be overwhelming. The summer months ahead of us are to enjoy reading along with good company and the conversation of family and friends. Too many rather than too few is a good start, both in books … Read more
Can’t believe we’ve spent TWO DECADES selling books, buying books, reading books, recommending books, dreaming books, booking-in books, returning books, lugging books, writing about books, squinting at books (this has happened as we’ve grown older), stroking books, sniffing books (yes really), valuing books, arranging books, gossiping books and bringing authors of books to stage — … Read more
‘Summer reading’ is a term that is often bandied around in the industry which is happy to convince you that you should read and need a certain type, style or theme of book to suit the summer months. So often we can be swayed by covers or the synopsis on the back , with remarks … Read more
March has appeared faster than ever. The clouds have been greying this last month and the deluge has not stopped. The other day, while driving, we put on the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’ when, to our astonishment, the sun appeared and in the space of an hour we saw five rainbows all displaying vibrant … Read more
Another year another stack of books still to be read and many more piling up. The New Year’s idea, definitely not a resolution, has failed at the first hurdle. The piles are dangerously toppling and shelves are bulging. A few books have gone out of the door but more seem to have crept in. I … Read more
This morning waking up to a sharp silver frost, bright sun and blue sky, gave me the feeling that Christmas spirit and excitement is here. What a glorious day. Evening, as dusk descended, was just as much of a treat. The sky was a swirl of colours which Turner would have been happy to have … Read more
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