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Book-ish Ltd

18 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256
Accepts customer orders - Lead time: 48 hrs
Accepts Gift Cards
Accepts Paper Vouchers
Accepts E-Gift Vouchers
Local parking - free
Local parking - pay & display
Book clubs / reading groups
Coffee shop on-site
Wifi

Bookshop Description: (Est. 2010)

Book-ish (Winner of the Best Independent Bookshop Award 2020) is the bookshop you thought no longer existed, located at the centre of 2018's Best High Street in Britain: Crickhowell, in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. Our philosophy is simple: we want to connect people to books, help children to develop a lifelong love of reading and encourage conversation around books and reading. We offer a friendly, quality service and are happy to talk about books all day long; just try and stop us! We stock a huge range of books, gifts for book lovers, games and cards curated by a team of passionate booksellers. We have customers all over the world and pride ourselves in our unique customer experience; and we also do exceptionally good cakes. Besides hosting events, book clubs, discussion groups, game nights and quizzes, we run the Crickhowell literary festival, we’re the official bookshop at the Green Man festival, and we're passionate about supporting school teachers and librarians across Wales.

Opening hours:

Mon-Sat 9am-5.00pm; Sun 10am-4pm

Specialism


Children's

Offers and Events

Event
An Evening with… Iain MacGregor
Expires: 08-06-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us for an evening with Iain MacGregor discussing The Lighthouse of Stalingrad.

The event will take place in the Loft at Book-ish, on Thursday 8th June at 7.30 p/m.

Costs are £7 for admission only, or £25 with a copy of the book.

Buy your tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-iain-macgregor/
Event
An Afternoon With…AJ Pearce
Expires: 13-06-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us for an afternoon with AJ Pearce, For the 3rd instalment in the Emmy Lake Chronicles.
The event will take place at The Manor Hotel, Crickhowell on Tuesday 13th June at 2 pm.
Tickets are priced at £12 for admission and a cream tea or £22 for a cream tea and a copy of the book.

Buy your tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-afternoon-with-aj-pearce/
Event
An Evening With… Rachel Dawson
Expires: 22-06-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us for an evening with Rachel Dawson, author of Neon Roses, in celebration of and by association with Abergavenny Pride!
The event will take place at the Melville Theatre in Abergavenny on Thursday 22nd June at 7.30.
Tickets are priced at £7 for admission only or £20 with a copy of the book.

A portion of ticket fees will go to support Abergavenny Pride.

Buy your tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-rachel-dawson-in-association-with-abergavenny-pride/
Event
An Evening with… Laura Shepherd Robinson
Expires: 24-06-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us in welcoming Laura Shepherd-Robinson, author of Blood & Sugar and Daughters of Night, to discuss her new novel The Square of Sevens.

The event will take place on Saturday 24th June in the Loft at Book-ish at 7.30 p/m.

Tickets will be priced at £7 for admission only or £20 with a hardback copy of the book.

Buy tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-laura-shepherd-robinson/
Event
Writing Poetry with Paul Henry – A series of workshops
Expires: 28-06-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Whether you’re curious about writing poetry or experienced in the art, these workshops will help you develop your skills within a friendly, supportive environment. In each workshop, we’ll explore the mechanics and mystery of poetry before attempting to write the first draft of a new poem. The emphasis will be on enjoyment and building confidence.

The workshops are run through the medium of English but warmly welcome Welsh speakers.

Cost:
The cost is £165 to include four workshops, showcase event and refreshments.
If you’re interested in this event but cost is a barrier, please email hannah@book-ish.co.uk

When:
Workshop 1: Wednesday 3rd May, 7-9pm
Workshop 2: Wednesday 17th May, 7-9pm
Workshop 3: Wednesday 31st May, 7-9pm
Workshop 4: Wednesday 14th June, 7-9pm
Showcase event: Wednesday 28th June, 7-9pm

Where:
Book-ish Loft

For more info and to book tickets: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/writing-poetry-with-paul-henry-a-series-of-workshops/
Event
An evening with… David Elias
Expires: 12-07-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us for an evening with David Elias discussing Shaping the Wild

The event will take place in The Melville Theatre, on Wednesday 12th July at 7.30 pm.

Costs are £5 for admission only, or £20 with a copy of the book.

Buy your tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-david-elias/
Event
An evening with… James Roberts
Expires: 27-07-2023
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Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join us for an evening with James Roberts discussing Two Lights

The event will take place in the Melville Theatre, Abergavenny, on Wednesday 26th July at 7.30 p/m.

Costs are £5 for admission only, or £20 with a copy of the book.

Buy your tickets online: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-james-roberts/
Event
Beer and a Book Club
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Address

Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Join Drew and the gang for a nice deep book and a nice cold pint. Beer & a Book Club meets on the third Monday at 19:30 of every month in the Loft.

Location: Book-ish Loft, 18 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD

For more details, please email drew@book-ish.co.uk.

Offer Terms

See all events on the Book-ish website: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/events/
Event
Monday Book Club
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Address

Book-ish Ltd, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD
T: 01873 811 256   W: www.book-ish.co.uk

Offer Details

Emma’s book group meets on the first Monday of the month in the loft. No need to sign up – just turn up at 7.30!

Book group books are chosen every three months and there’s a 10% discount for regulars.

Location: Book-ish Loft, 18 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD

Offer Terms

See all events on the Book-ish website: https://www.book-ish.co.uk/events/
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