To celebrate Windrush Day, we are very pleased to announce that we will have a guest Bookseller for the Day in the shop.

Howard Gardner, co-writer of ‘Finding Home’, the ground-breaking memoir that gives a vivid account of an important part of British history, will be in the shop between 11am and 3pm, so do pop in to say hello.

We will be hosting a FREE drinks reception at 3pm where Howard will give a reading from the book. There’s no charge to attend but we are asking people to book a spot. Ordering free tickets will confirm your places for 3pm.

Troubled is a 60-minute one woman show about love, death and division told with tea and biscuits. Memories of violence clash against a huge-hearted Northern Irish story, revealing the impact of a childhood shaped by conflict. A lone woman stands under the moonlight, far away from home. Big Red and Little Red, the voices in her head, are fighting. Again.

Troubled is a 60-minute one woman show about love, death and division told with tea and biscuits. Memories of violence clash against a huge-hearted Northern Irish story, revealing the impact of a childhood shaped by conflict. A lone woman stands under the moonlight, far away from home. Big Red and Little Red, the voices in her head, are fighting. Again.

Siren Sounds is back at Canned Heat with a female focused lineup, celebrating none other than Rude Gal Studios for her incredible contributions to the industry.

In true RudeGal style, expect a heavy dose of 140 & Dub, sprinkled with Breaks, Garage, Jungle & DnB.

Having already hit the ground running in 2025 enjoying a sold-out UK tour and with previous single ‘Out Of Your Mind’ playlisted on BBC Radio 2 plus all UK country radio stations, the unstoppable First Time Flyers now announce the release of their debut album, ‘Bound To Break’ out in September, via Lookout Mountain Records. 

We are delighted to welcome Award-winning comedian, author and podcaster Rosie Wilby to the Book Shop. Rosie will be discussing her latest book, The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak.

In 2011, Rosie was dumped by email. Obsessing about breakups ever since, she embarked on a personal quest to investigate, understand and conquer the psychology of heartbreak. Part memoir, part investigation, The Breakup Monologues takes on the big questions about our life-changing separations in the modern age of ghosting, breadcrumbing and conscious uncoupling.

In the third of three Saturdays afternoon talks at Mill Hill Chapel asking ‘What Happened to the Future?’, and as part of Leeds Lit Fest 2025, we welcome writer and critic JJ Charlesworth to discuss 'sci-fi and the end of the future'.

Written & Directed by JB | Presented by 2Chic Events

Step into the powerful world of Merlina Pearl, a bold new musical theatre production that tells the story of a young Jamaican woman who arrives in Britain with high hopes aboard the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948. But the reality she faces — of racism, rejection, and resilience — is one that shaped generations.

A Celebration of Heritage, Style & Emerging Talent Presented by 2Chic Events

Step into a world where tradition meets trend at the Cultural Fashion Show — an unforgettable evening showcasing the creativity, diversity and future of fashion. This high-energy runway experience will spotlight emerging designers, models and creatives who draw inspiration from their cultural roots to reimagine style on their own terms.