Kenilworth Books

An Afternoon with Cressida Cowell
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Private: Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, Glasshouse Ln, Kenilworth, CV8 2AL, United Kingdom
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with bestselling author Cressida Cowell! We’re celebrating the paperback release of Which Way to the Future, the third thrilling installment in the Which Way series. Expect an action-packed session as Cressida shares the inspiration behind her stories and reveals her top tips for aspiring writers and artists. Energetic, inspiring, and totally unmissable!
Book your ticket for £5 on our website here – https://www.kenilworthbooks.co.uk/product/an-afternoon-with-cressida-cowell-ticket/

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Poet Phil Hill
2026-04-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenilworth Books
Come and meet poet Phil Hill, who is showcasing his new poetry collection Love Etc.
Phil is a poet from Warwickshire. His work focuses on mental health and lifting the spirits of his readers.
His powerful new collection does not flinch from exploring some of the key dilemmas that ultimately confront us all. Philip writes about a growth in awareness in relationships and friendships as he navigates the difficult emotional landscape of neurodiversity… He chooses poetry as his medium to do this as a form of reflection and to some extent storytelling.

April Book Club Q&A with Liz Flanagan
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Kenilworth Books
Join us for our April Book Club with author Liz Flanagan where we will be discussing her new novel ‘When We Were Divided’. We can’t wait to discuss Liz’s new book filled with themes of family and political conflict, and pure but forbidden love!
Reserve your space for £5 on our website here or pop in to see us at the shop.
Order your copy of When We Were Divided here and receive 15% discount using the code ‘BOOKCLUB’ at checkout!

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Author David Chitson
2026-05-02 10:30 - 13:30
Come and meet author David Chitson, who is showcasing his new book Beneath the Cherry Blossom, alongside his 13-book YA series WraithTalkers.
Beneath the Cherry Blossom
Niamh and Grayson have formed an unlikely friendship through their shared love of film noir, but they soon find themselves drawn into a shadowy adventure of their own which intertwines themes of memory, truth, and the darker side of the human condition.

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Author Johnny Salmons
2026-05-09 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenilworth Books
Come and meet author Johnny Salmons, who will be showcasing his book, Even The Sparrows.
Bremen, Germany, September 1943. A chance meeting sets into motion a chain of events that is destined to align the lives of four young Germans. On the run, they must face dangers far from the battlefield as they make their perilous journey across Germany and beyond – not only to find sanctuary but to find themselves.
A story of survival, friendship, forbidden love, hope and resistance, in the very worst of times.

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Author Roger Whitmore
2026-05-16 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenilworth Books
Come and meet author Roger Whitmore, who is showcasing his new book Seikyre. Legacy of The Broken Rune Staff.
The second book in a spellbinding fantasy series for all ages, taking readers on journeys in their minds that can only be experienced within dreams.
Roger’s first book, The Broken Rune Staff, was completed in his retirement and published in 2022. The brand-new sequel, Seikyre. Legacy of The Broken Rune Staff is as full of exciting twists as its predecessor!

Supper Club with Mike Gayle
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ, United Kingdom
Thursday 4th June at Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club. 6.30pm Start.
Join us in June for Kenilworth Books Supper Club with Sunday Times bestselling author Mike Gayle! Mike has been a published author for nearly 30 years, has written over 20 books and is well loved across the country for his heartfelt novels. Bookseller Charlotte & author Mike will be discussing his latest novel ‘On We Go’ – the hilarious and heartwarming new family drama!
Book your Ticket here! Ticket includes entry into the Supper Club event and a shared Grazing Platter!

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Author Jonny Parry
2026-06-06 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenilworth Books
Come and meet children’s author Jonny Parry, who will be performing readings of his new book, How The Platypus Became which was a ‘Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist’! Come along to get your copy signed!
A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book imagining how the world’s most extraordinary animal – the platypus- came to be.
Long ago, when the world was new, a cat, a fish, a duck and a frog each wished for the gifts the others had. They set off to the Spark of Life, the place where every living thing began.
How the Platypus Became is a fantastical picture book for children aged 4-8 about curiosity, friendship and finding your place in the world.
For anyone who loves animal stories, imaginative adventures, or the magic of being yourself.

Saturday Signing – Come and Meet Author Cali Curandera
2026-07-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Kenilworth Books
Come and meet author Cali Curandera who will be showcasing her new book, A Lunar Life.
Cali Curandera is a celebrant and therapist who has lived in Warwick for thirty-three years.
A Lunar Life, Cali’s debut book, is part history, part diary. It is the result of decades of anthropological research and cultural immersion including 10 years of holding moon gatherings for locals in woodland just outside Kenilworth.
