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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture: Gloomth and the Six Pillars of Gothic
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends are thrilled to host a Lunchtime Lecture with author Pete Hartley\, one of the authors of the anthology Modern Gothic\, published by Fly on the Wall Press! Gloomth and and the Six Pillars of Gothic will include discussions on the six pillars of the genre\, extracts from the short stories in Modern Gothic\, and wider reference to the classics of the genre. There will also be an opportunity to ask Pete questions. Great for literature buffs\, fans of genre fiction\, and those who enjoy the weird – just in time for spooky season too! \nThis event will be taking place in store on Tuesday\, 29th October from 1-2pm. \nCopies of Modern Gothic will be available to purchase in store. \nTickets\nClick here to purchase a £3 ticket\nAs always\, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for this event for anyone who needs them. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nAbout Modern Gothic \nModern Gothic is an anthology published by Fly on the Wall Press. Embark on a chilling journey through nightmarish tales that will captivate the ghoulish modern reader. Encounter landlords with sinister requests\, ethereal housemates\, and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. These gothic stories blur the lines between dreams and reality\, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering secrets. \nThe Contributors  \nLerah Mae Barcenilla \nLauren Archer \nRose Biggin \nMichael Bird \nPete Hartley \nEdward Karshner \nAbout Pete Hartley \nExtensive playwriting career. Award wins include BBC and Cheshire competitions. Acclaimed plays produced.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/lunchtime-lecture-gloomth-and-the-six-pillars-of-gothic
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Tuesday\, 29th October 6pm – 7pm
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Tuesday 29th October in-store. This month\, we are reading Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi – £8.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nWe always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout the book \nPeaces is the story of Otto and Xavier Shin\, a couple who embark on a mysterious train journey that takes them far beyond any destination they could have anticipated. As the carriages roll along they discover each is more curious and fascinating than the last\, becoming embroiled in this strange train and its intrigue. Who is Ava Kapoor\, the sole full-time inhabitant of the train\, and what is her relationship to a man named Prem? Are they passengers or prisoners? We discover who orchestrated the journey\, hurtling them all into their past for clues.
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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