In-Person Events

You’ll find details below of all our upcoming in-person events held across several different venues.

In Store Signing Event with Eleanor Barker-White – Tea Leaves & Reads Bookshop 

17th March 2026 

Join us for a very special evening shopping event and in-store book signing to celebrate the publication of Die Trying by Eleanor Barker-White. Bella will be at the Tea Leaves & Reads Bookshop from 17:30 on Tuesday 17th March 2026 ready to sign books, chat about her publishing journey and answer your burning questions. There will be cake and some roll-the-dice dilemmas and games! Customers will be able to have copies of the book signed / dedicated and take away that evening, a week ahead of publication. The Pen Knife Coffee Co will be right outside serving hot drinks from 5:30pm. 

In Store Signing Event with Bella Brightside – Tea Leaves & Reads Bookshop 

21st March 2026 

We’re delighted to be hosting an in-store signing with Bella Brightside, author of Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook. Bella will be joining us in the shop to sign copies and chat with readers — a lovely chance to stop by, say hello, and pick up a signed book. Pre Order the book online and specify at checkout that you’ll be coming for the signing. No booking needed — everyone is very welcome.

Stories from Afar: An Evening with Susanna Kearsley & Linda Wilgus – The Fairground @ Weyhill

26th April 2026 

The Tea Leaves & Reads Bookshop is thrilled to be hosting an evening of literature featuring two Historical Fiction Authors. Bestselling Author Susanna Kearsley, will be joining us from Canada and is celebrating the re-release of one of her earlier publications, The Rose Garden. Susanna will be taking to the stage with debut author, Linda Wilgus, whose first novel The Sea Child has already captivated early readers (including us!).

Late Night Shopping

Select Tuesdays 5pm – 8pm

 We have late night shopping on the following Tuesdays:

3rd February 2026 | 10th February 2026 | 17th February 2026 
The Pen Knife Coffee Co will be here on all late night shopping evenings in February serving hot drinks and treats. 

Previous In-Person Events

Here are some of the previous events we’ve done, which can all be found on our blog under the events category.

Although strictly speaking it’s not yet Winter, it felt like the perfect time to get ahead of the season and celebrate three fabulous winter fiction Authors. We were delighted to […]
Our second annual festival was a wonderful celebration of creativity, community, and conversation — this time expanded into a full weekend of events. From the lively pre-festival gathering at the […]
It was very fitting that the sunniest day of 2025 so far concluded with a beautifully warm and insightful evening in a stunning setting amidst the rolling hills of Houghton. […]
The atmosphere was well and truly set for our first crime fiction evening of 2025. The sun hadn’t appeared all day, there was a fine wet mist in the air, […]

Book Club & Zoom Events

Book Club & Zoom Events

We’re delighted to bring you the opportunity to hear from our Book Club Authors at our monthly zoom events. Customers who purchase the book club title through our bookshop will automatically receive an email inviting them to the event one week before. These events are currently free of charge and open to everybody, however customer and local book club member attendance is prioritised.

The events are usually held in the last week of the month, giving you plenty of time to read the book club choice in advance if you wish. They last for one hour and the format usually includes questions and answers with the Author. You can send in questions in advance either when you sign up or by emailing events@tealeavesandreads.co.uk and we can ask them on your behalf or you can arrange with us to ask them on the night.

Usually there’s a a quiz related to the Author and an opportunity to win bookish prizes throughout the evening too. Our online events are highly praised, we often get to hear an Authors book news ahead of public reveals, obtain insight into their writing process and inspiration for their books and occasionally meet their props, pets and special guests!

During our zoom events you’re welcome to leave your camera on or switch it off, and we ask that attendees remain muted unless asking a question. We have a lively chat function going on for the duration of the event which attendees are welcome to use to discuss the book and ask extra questions – if we have time.

Remi Kone – February Book Club Author Chat 

26th February at 8pm

Book Launch Interview with Bella Brightside 

4th March at 8pm

Lorraine Wilson – March Book Club Author Chat 

26th March at 8pm

Becky Hunter- April Book Club Author Chat 

30th April at 8pm

Liz Fenwick – May Book Club Author Chat 

28th May at 8pm

Sam Holland – June Book Club Author Chat 

25th June at 8pm