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SUMMARY:Marvellous Myths with Ashley Thorpe
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to bring back our sell-out kids event from last summer – Marvellous Myths! Join us at 11am on Tuesday 27th August where the incredible author Ashley Thorpe will be joining us to talk through all things Yoruba and West African mythology. Ashley’s expertise have lead to him releasing an incredible book this year\, The Boy to Beat the Gods. \nLearn about the Orishas\, who act on behalf of the almighty Olodumare\, the supreme creator. Discover the trickster Eshu\, the guardian of the dead Oya\, and Oshun\, so beautiful that a river in Nigeria gained her name. Ashley will also talk about how a love of manga and anthologies exposed him to mythology from across the world\, and how to create your own epic characters and stories. \nSuitable for 8-12 years old. \nRegistration of Interest \nThe event will take 1 hour in total\, and is FREE to attend. In order for us to track how many people are attending\, please register your interest for the event here. \nAdults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Ragnar Jonasson: Death at the Sanitorium
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce Ragnar Jonasson will be coming to House of Books & Friends on Thursday 29th August to discuss his book Death at the Sanitorium. Ragnar will be in conversation with Chris McDonald \, author of the Stonebridge Mysteries and the Erika Piper series. The evening will involve a discussion\, Q&A and a chance to get your copy of Death at the Sanitorium signed. \nTickets\nClick here to buy a book and ticket for £20\nClick here to buy a ticket only for £5 (this is redeemable against a copy of the book on the evening) \nAs always\, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for this event for anyone who needs it. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book \nHigh up in the most northern part of Iceland stands The Akureyri Sanatorium. Once a hospital dedicated to treating tuberculosis\, it now sits haunted by the ghosts of its past. One wing of the hospital remains open and houses six employees: the caretaker\, two doctors\, two nurses and a young research assistant. Despite the wards closing decades ago they remain at the hospital to conduct research. But the cold corridors\, draughty windows and echoey halls are constant reminders of the building’s dark history. When one of the nurses\, Yrsa\, is found brutally murdered\, they discover that death has never left this place – and neither did its secrets. None can escape this terrifying legacy. Despite just five suspects the case is never solved and remains open for two decades. Until a young criminologist named Helgi Reykdal attempts to finally lay the ghosts of the hospital’s past to rest . . . \nAbout the author \nRagnar Jónasson is an international number one bestselling author who has sold over three million books worldwide. He is the first Icelandic author to become a Sunday Times bestseller. He was born in Reykjavik\, Iceland\, where he also works as an investment banker and teaches copyright law at Reykjavik University. He has previously worked as a TV news reporter for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service and translated fourteen of Agatha Christie’s novels. His critically acclaimed international bestseller The Darkness is soon to be a major TV series\, and Ridley Scott will be producing Outside as a feature film. \nAbout the chair \nChris McDonald grew up in Northern Ireland before settling in Manchester via Lancaster and London. He is the author the Erika Piper series\, the Stonebridge Mysteries and Little Ghost. He also writes under the name Chris Frost\, with The Killer’s Christmas List published by HarperNorth. He is a script writer\, husband\, father to two beautiful girls and co-founder of Stockport Noir. He is a fan of 5-a-side football\, heavy metal and dogs.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/an-evening-with-ragnar-jonasson-death-at-the-sanitorium
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Emma and Anthony Smith: Street Hearts
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends is delighted to welcome Emma and Anthony Smith on Friday 30th August to discuss their book Street Hearts: An Extraordinary Story of Saving Street Dogs. The Smiths and co-writer Lisa Cutts will join us at 2pm to tell of their journey from Yorkshire to Bulgaria\, and some rescue dogs will be coming along to meet you as well! This one is perfect for dog owners or just dog lovers – please be aware that this is a dog friendly event so folks can bring their own pups along as well. \nTickets \nClick here to buy a book and ticket for £18.99\nClick here to buy a ticket only for £3 (this is redeemable against a copy of the book on the day) \nAs always\, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for this event for anyone who needs it. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book \nAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria\, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected\, and sometimes in danger\, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance. \nIn this heartwarming and inspiring tale\, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it. Each with their own unique story of resilience and yearning for affection\, a cast of characters including Tipsy\, Big Lad\, Mr Wiggles and Roshy the Wonder Dog will steal your heart and challenge your preconceptions about what it means to love and be loved. \nThrough the eyes of these resilient canines and their heroic rescuers this book reveals the profound bond that develops between them and it follows the stories of those who have given the dogs new lives in Britain and elsewhere.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/an-afternoon-with-emma-and-anthony-smith-street-hearts
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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