One of our favourite books of 2025 was Joanna Millers debut novelThe Eights, so were thrilled to welcome Joanna to Mold to celebrate the release of the paperback edition. Join us for what promises to be a captivating evening exploring the remarkable story of the first women admitted to Oxford University an event not to be missed. They knew they were changing history. They didnt know they would change each other. Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its 1000-year history, the worlds most famous university has admitted female students. Giddy with dreams of equality, education and emancipation, four young women move into neighbouring rooms on Corridor Eight. They have come here from all walks of life, and they are thrown into an unlikely, life-affirming friendship. Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fianc on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Beatrice, politically-minded daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way and her own friends for the first time. SocialiteOttofills her room with extravagant luxuries but fears they wont be enough to distract her from her memories of the war years. And quiet, clever,Marianne, the daughter of a village vicar, arrives bearing a secret she must hide from everyone even The Eights if she is to succeed. But Oxfords dreaming spires cast a dark shadow: in 1920, misogyny is still rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War are still very real indeed. And as the group navigate this tumultuous moment in time, their friendship will become more important than ever. LONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN AWARD, The Eights is a captivating debut novel about sisterhood, self-determination, courage, and what it means to come of age in a world that is forever changed.

Join us for a unique evening with acclaimed comedian, author, broadcaster Robin Ince. Known for his boundless curiosity and infectious enthusiasm for knowledge, Robin is a flibbertigibbet. His working life began in stand-up comedy, but he is excited by too many things to take a single path. He was co-creator and, for 16 years, co-host of the multi-award-winning international successThe Infinite Monkey Cage alongside Professor Brian Cox. He has written books on the universe (and all the stuff that is in it), the neurodivergent mind, giant killer crab novels, and his deep love of bookshops and libraries. In 2024 he started writing poetry obsessively and he loves the freedom that comes with it. This special event will see him discuss his brand-new poetry collection, Let the Quiet Ones Rise,and celebrate the paperback release of his acclaimed book,Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. Expect an evening filled with wit, insight, and inspiration as Robin Ince shares stories from his eclectic career, reads from his latest works, and explores his deep love of bookshops, libraries, and the joy of learning about anything and everything. Dont miss this chance to experience one of the UKs most original voices in comedy, science, and literature. Book your tickets now! Let the Quiet Ones Rise:A collection of instinctual poetry from the deepest part of a neurodiverg ent heart, considering the sadness of being alone, but also the happiness of finding people who empower you. Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal:What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasnt a sign of weakness, but strength? For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play a struggle with sadness, concentration, self doubt and near-constant anxiety. After his ADHD diagnosis at the age of fifty-two, it all started to make sense. In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the fascinating world of neurodivergence and to ask what normal really is and whether it even exists. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with therapists, neuroscientists and celebrities, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of neuroscience and human behaviour. A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and self-acceptance, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all - no matter how weird we feel - that its okay to be a little different.

Two women, centuries apart, bound by fate and a secret carried through time. Were absolutely delighted to welcome Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine back to Mold for a very special evening of history, storytelling, and conversation. Barbara will be talking to us about the inspiration behind her powerful new novel The Valley Of Ravens. This promises to be a fascinating evening, not to be missed by fans of historical fiction and great storytelling. Tickets will sell quickly so we recommend booking yours asap to avoid disappointment Barbara Erskine is the Sunday Times bestselling author of eighteen novels and three volumes of short stories. Her novel The Story Spinner was an instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller in hardback, and her first book, Lady of Hay, has sold more than three million copies worldwide and has never been out of print since it was first published nearly forty years ago. Her books have been translated into over twenty-five languages and are international bestsellers. Barbara lives near Hay-on-Wye in the Welsh borders, The Valley Of Ravens: In the depths of the valley, two women, centuries apart, are bound by fate Present Eve, desperate for a fresh start, arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore a long-abandoned cottage. Everyone knows the place is cursed. Why else would it be called The Witchs House? As Eve begins her renovations it becomes clear the place has a secret waiting to be uncovered, if only she can make the connection with the past. Wales, 1260 Alys, a healer living in the depths of the valley, discovers Llewelyn last true Prince of Wales lying wounded on the battlefield. She tends him and her fate is forever bound to his. Her vow to keep his final secret will echo through the centuries

Step into an evening of sharp twists and suspense as Chris McDonald and Sarah Mellortake the stage to talk all things crime fiction. Chris will be talking about his emotionally charged new mystery The Wrong Man while Sarah delivers the gritty, atmospheric tension of The Silent Places. Together, they will discuss their inspirations, their characters tangled secrets, and the craft of building suspense that lingers long after the final page. Warm, insightful and full of storytelling energy, this is a perfect event for readers who love their crime fiction layered, human and impossible to put down. Complimentary glass of wine or soft drink included The Wrong Man - Chris McDonald A new PI. A dead rockstar. A tangled web of secrets.When Ethan Adler set up his new PI agency in central Manchester, he wasnt expecting his first case to be so high profile investigating the mysterious death of rock star Dylan Vy. Ethan has been avoiding the spotlight ever since his beloved wife Maggies untimely passing. His grief has been complicated by rumours that Maggie was pregnant with another mans child at the time of her fatal accident. And because said accident took place just hours after Ethan won the lottery, a cloud of suspicion has followed Ethan ever since. With the help of his assistant Amelia, Ethan throws himself into uncovering the truth about Dylan Vy. In a fast-escalating investigation, they uncover a labyrinth of secrets, lies and deadly connections between bandmates, girlfriends and a volatile manager. The Silent Places - Sarah Mellor Who dares speak up for the dead? LIVERPOOL, 1981: DS Leigh Borrowdale has a problem with justice. Or rather the lack of it. Not only has she just watched a man shes convinced is a killer walk free from court, but she must also try to keep going despite the lack of leads into the fate of her own missing brother. But Leighs life is about to change forever. Former partner at work and outside it DI Des Chung, is trying to help, but some things Leigh must face alone. Its a mans world and shes used to fighting her corner but now shes got more to lose than ever before Chris McDonald is a scriptwriter, co-founder of the Stockport Noir crime festival, and author of several crime novels, including the DI Erika Piper series. Under the festive pen name Chris Frost, he has also written the Kindle Top 20 and Audible Top 10 bestseller The Killers Christmas List. Originally from Northern Ireland, Chris now lives in the appropriately named Marple. Sarah Mellor is a novelist and therapist based in Liverpool, where she has lived for nearly 30 years. Sarah kickstarted her career as a writer by attending an Arvon crime-writing course and taking part in the Literary Consultancys mentoring programme. Her debut, The Departed, a Liverpool-based historic crime novel, was published by Harper North in 2025. Her second novel, The Silent Places, published in 2026.