The Book Nook

30/05/2026

The Book Nook bookshop in Ware is delighted to welcome award winning author, Joanna Miller Joanna Miller - Author Historical Fiction author of The Eights to Hertford Library Library on the evening of Thursday the 9th of July to celebrate the paperback publication of the book.

Joanna will be in conversation with The Book Nook's Volunteer Sara, talking about her debut novel, The Eights, set during the shadow of the Great War and the stories of the first women to study alongside men at Oxford University. Sara has won several awards and the book was shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards in 2025.

Joanna will be signing copies of her book, out in paperback on 2/6/26, which is available to pre-order with 10% off from the The Book Nook or will be on sale on the evening. Tickets are £8 and include refreshments or £16 with the book.
To book your ticket visit our website or TicketSource page. Just click on the links in the pictures!

About the book: The Eights

Following the unlikely friendship of four of the first ever women to study at Oxford University: a captivating debut novel about sisterhood, self-determination, courage, and what it means to come of age in a world that has changed forever.

27/05/2026

The Book Nook Meets...best selling author Kate Foster!

24/05/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday for the bank Holiday. Back open on Tuesday. Have a lovely long weekend everyone!

23/05/2026

⚽️I've got my lucky* Socks, Mug, Keyring and badge for tomorrow afternoon. Check out Spurs merchandise⚽️🥅. * Disclaimer not guaranteed
(As I've also been accused of discrimination by many Gooners we also have that other North London team gifts)

19/05/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our next event with acclaimed Historical Fiction writer, Kate Foster at Ware Library next Wednesday the 27th of May. Join us for an entertaining evening of historical fiction. to celebrate the publication of Kate's new book, The Repentants, a chilling tale of betrayal, exile and survival
Kate will be in conversation with The Book Nook's Michael Thomas, about the inspiration for her writing about the lives and retelling the stories of unforgotten women from across Scottish history as well as signing copies of her books. The Repentants, as well as Kate's previous best selling books are available to pre-order with 10% off from the The Book Nook or will be on sale on the evening. Tickets are £6 and include refreshments. To book, click on the links in the picture or visit our Ticketsource page https://tinyurl.com/mrcmy6vj

The Book Nook bookshop in Ware is delighted to welcome Kate Foster, Award Winning Historical Fiction Author, to Ware Library on the evening of Wednesday the 27th of May. Join us for an entertaining evening of historical fiction to celebrate the publication of Kate's latest book, The Repentants. Kate...

17/05/2026

We had a great time with Alice Hemming this morning with a spooky writing workshop at Herts Book Festival. We wrote some scary stories and designed some creepy book covers and Alice signed copies of her books The Blazing Unicorn and The Thirteenth Vampire and we have signed copies available in store and our website. Alice is happy to write dedications if you message us!

12/05/2026

Introducing the May & June issue of Booktime!

Featuring The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, the new novel from the bestselling author of The Help.

Read the interview with the author in the new issue of Booktime, and find more inspiring reads, exclusive author interviews, and sneak peeks of some of this year’s must-reads.

Available at The Book Nook!

11/05/2026

We’re delighted to share the 2026 Shortlist — the only awards curated exclusively by independent bookshops.

Celebrating the very best paperback reads for summer, the shortlist includes four categories:
Fiction, Non Fiction, Children's Fiction and Picture Book.

Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators, and publishers!