Author hosts. Shopping discount, goodie bag, welcome drink and a free raffle in person event which is mostly accessible to wheelchair users (the event takes place across 2 floors)

Thursday 14th May, 6pm (home BY 8pm)

Philippa Malicka talking about In Her Defence

Philippa Malicka grew up in Chelmsford but now lives in London. She is an alumnus of Oxford University and the Prose Fiction MA at the University of East Anglia. Her first novel, In Her Defence was pre-empted by Hodder in the UK while North American rights were pre-empted by Marysue Rucci at Marysue Rucci Books. In February 2026 it was selected as Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick

Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees talking about You & Me & You & Me & You & Me

Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees each had novels of their own published before teaming up to write a series of titles together. This partnership has produces the bestsellers Come Together, Come Again, The Boy Next Door, Love Lives, We Are Family, The Three Day Rule and The Seven Year Itch. Their latest novel, You & Me & You & Me & You & Me publishes in February 2025.

Rebecca Anderson talking about Galentines Day

Rebecca Anderson lives in Hertfordshire with her partner and beloved guinea pigs, who she is obsessed with (the guinea pigs, obviously). She is a twin, has a degree in graphic design and is a practising counsellor with too many creative hobbies to list.

Her writing explores sex, relationships, friendships and mental health, which she tackles with honesty and humour.