Friday 16th January 2026,  9.15am – 3.30pm The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club, Leek Wootton A day to inspire and delight Teachers, Reading Leads, English Leads, Head teachers and School Librarians from both Primary and Secondary Schools BOOK YOUR SPACE HERE Sessions from: Authors:  Louie Stowell, Vashti Hardy, Myles McLeod, Mel Taylor-Bessent, Jasbinder Bilan Publishers: Guppy Books and […]

Join us for our January Book Club with author Sasha Butler of ‘The Marriage Contract’. This book vividly portrays life in the unforgiving Elizabethan era and explores a woman’s fight to follow her desires and find her autonomy. Reserve your space for £5 on our website here or pop in to see us at the […]

Kenilworth Fringe, a new week-long arts and culture festival, will be happening for the first time in February. Running February 2-8, Kenilworth Fringe will feature a wide variety of events focusing on books, music, art, culture and politics, at venues all over the town. ​The theme of the Fringe is place and place-making. Writers, musicians […]

Come and meet children’s author Paul Taylor, who is showcasing his new book Tales from the Dell. Tales from The Dell is a wonderfully heart-warming and charming collection of children’s animal stories, beautifully written and well suited for children and adults alike. The writing is complimented by beautiful original artwork of the characters. Paul’s affinity for wildlife shines […]

Come and meet YA author Rebecca Kelly, who is showcasing her new book Heartbeats on Air. Rebecca Kelly is a writer from Stoke-On-Trent. She has been writing since she was twelve years old. Heartbeats on Air is her debut novel: a young adult contemporary romance novel that follows two teenagers who start a radio show for their […]

John Watson is a local poet, sculptor and organic allotmenteer. He was chatting with his allotment pal, Rodd, when he noticed the exotic glint of his friends bronze trowel.  John felt the heft, and was beguiled by the unusual alloy from another age, as Rodd explained the many values of bronze, over steel. He drifted […]

Join us in February for Kenilworth Books Supper Club with Sunday Times bestselling author Libby Page! Bookseller Charlotte & author Libby will be discussing her journey into writing and her new book ‘This Book Made Me Think Of You’ – a thought-provoking and feel good read! Supper and hearing from Libby Page (bestselling author of […]

Come and meet author Laura Tan, who is showcasing her new memoir Made in Hong Kong: Love, Loss and the Long Way Home. It is a memoir about transracial adoption, identity, and the search for belonging. Born in Hong Kong and adopted into an English family in the 1960s, Laura grew up between cultures, carrying questions that would […]

Come and meet author Pauline Crame, who will be signing copies of her new book, Love In The Time of Covid. 'May you live in interesting times.' Pauline Crame was born in Wiltshire, but now lives in Leamington Spa. She has a degree in Applied Social Science and for many years worked with learning disabled children […]

Come and meet author Aidan McRae Thomson, who is showcasing his new book Churches of Warwickshire. Aidan is an independent artist and restorer who has worked in stained glass for over twenty years. Having spent time as part of a conservation studio he has created windows for a variety of churches across the Midlands. In Churches […]