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‘Scarthin Books’ Top 25 Bestsellers’

Giving profile to the books that are always flying off the shelves!

A refreshing mix of national treasures, rural volumes and local curiosities.

CURRENT #1 ‘No One Is Too Small To Make A Difference’ – Greta Thunberg

The 16 year-old activist’s stirring environmental manifesto.

#2 ‘All Along The Barley’ – Melissa Harrison

#3 ‘The Secret Commonwealth’ – Philip Pullman

#4 ‘The Old Roads of Derbyshire’ – Stephen Bailey

#5 ‘Walks Around The High Peak Trail’ – Karl Barton & Mark Titterton

The full list [click here] is updated every two months, and is the perfect guide to what’s popular and noteworthy in the literary world, each with a £1 off in-store!

Blogs are a book’s best friend

Our second installment in a regular update on recent titles, golden oldies and Scarthin quirks and curiosities.

Blog #3 Reflecting, reimagining, respecting [click here]

featuring:

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott – (Ground-floor New Fiction)

Little Men by Louisa May Alcott – (Ground-floor Secondhand Fiction)

The Adventures of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens – (Ground-floor Secondhand Fiction)

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson – (Ground-floor Secondhand Fiction)

The Travelers by Regina Porter – (Available to order)

Queenie by Candice Carty Williams – (Available to order)

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo – (Ground-floor New Hardback Fiction)

Circe by Madeline Miller – (Ground-floor New Fiction)

Featured New Book

‘An Approach to the Birds of the World‘ by Tully Crook

We currently have TWO signed copies of the stunning art book ‘An Approach to the Birds of the World‘ by internationally acclaimed artist, Tully Crook.

Limited edition (30), large format (420mmx300mm) spiral bound art book, 324 pages

Signed and numbered, £150

READ MORE HERE—>

New Books

We currently stock approximately 50,000 new titles covering almost every topic imaginable. To paraphrase our previous new books buyer, Guy, from the video about the bookshop; rather than stock many copies of a single book, we prefer to stock single copies of many books, therefore allowing us to cram as many books into the shop as is possible.

Eve and David keep our stock brimming with new releases and a fair section of the ground floor is given over to showcasing these new titles. The paperback displays are refreshed at the start of each month (and have £1 off) and the new hardback releases are displayed with between £1-£8 off.

If we don’t have what you’re looking for on the shelf, then please tell us – we may just take your recommendation and start stocking it. And if you require something ordering, we can usually get it in within 24 hours (if in print and still available).

As yet we don’t have such a thing as an online ordering system for new titles – save for a few randomly selected books to be found on this website – so should you wish to order or reserve via the website, an online enquiry form is your only option…

Go to our online ENQUIRY & RESERVATION FORM

or you can, of course, telephone the shop on 01629 823272.

New Graphic Novel Display

The new graphic novel display is now up. Ranging from pocket-sized to extra large format, there is something here for any avid reader. Find them opposite the new fiction shelves.

We also have a growing number of second-hand graphic novels which can be found in the Art Room.

Scarthin Book Club Number 31

February 24

For our next Book Club, we will be discussing Miriam Toews ‘All My Puny Sorrows.’

The book is available to purchase with a £1 discount from Scarthin Books.

Tea and cake will be available to buy on the night. Please bring your own alcohol.

All welcome.

See you there!

A Beautiful way to be crazy - A Poetry Reading with Genevieve Carver

February 29

A Beautiful Way to be Crazy: A poetry reading with Genevieve Carver (minus The Unsung band) and Open Mic. Tickets are £5 including a drink. You can purchase your tickets and sign up for the open mic through Scarthin Books via nickscarthin@gmail.com or by calling us on 01629 823272 or alternatively, find us on Eventbrite!

Genevieve Carver is a Sheffield-based poet searching for the humanity amidst the chaos. Her work has been appeared in publications including Iota, Envoi, and The North, and her first collection will be published by Verve Poetry Press, in February 2020.

“I am thirteen years old. We are approaching the end of 1999, and I have a pretty good idea of what I’m going to do with my life- I’m going to ‘be a famous musician’”.

A Beautiful Way to be Crazy explores what it means to be a girl in the business of music. Based on interviews with female and non-binary practitioners across the music industry, A Beautiful Way to be Crazy is a tale of growing up and finding a voice. Expect to meet the spirits of Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone and Delia Derbyshire as Genevieve navigates her way through school bullies, the pressures of mainstream media, anxiety and pregnancy scares, but comes out smiling.

“Carver exudes a warm humility that perfectly complements the fragile and overwhelmingly human spirit at the heart of her story telling”–The Reviews Hub

Poetry Surgery with Charlotte Lunn - SOLD OUT

March 11

This event is now sold out. If you wish to be added to our reserve list or be kept up to date with future poetry workshops by Charlotte please contact us on the details below.

Charlotte is a writer, spoken word poet, workshop facilitator and tea connoisseur. After studying Creative Writing at The University of Derby, she became the Events Co-ordinator at Scarthin Books and has regularly reviewed books for BBC Radio Derby. She has featured at poetry nights across Derbyshire and Nottingham including but not limited to Derby Poetry Festival, Hockely Hustle, Belper Goes Green as well as supporting Grawl!x for their third album launch. She has since been commissioned by Shottle Hall and had poems published in the Femme Fatale Gals second magazine. Charlotte is currently working on her debut poetry collection. You can find out more about Charlotte here: www.facebook.com/charlottelunnpoet

In this workshop, we will look at various forms and techniques in poetry as well as getting into a good writing habit with free writing prompts. This is suitable for all writing levels and beginners are especially encouraged. Refreshments and biscuits will be provided. Just bring yourself, a pen and paper!

Tickets are £15. To find out more or book your place; please contact Scarthin Books via nickscarthin@gmail.com or on 01629 823272.

Jo Bell & Jonathan Davidson – On Reading & Writing Poetry

July 11

Jo Bell and Jonathan Davidson have spent many years writing and performing poetry and encouraging others to do the sam. In this event, to mark the publication of Jonathan Davidson’s new book, A Commonplace: Bricks, Apples & Other People’s Poems, they share some of their own poems and talk about how they came to be written. And because Jo’s most recent book is called How to be a Poet (co-authored with Jane Commane) they will also be talking about the ins and outs of the poetry world and why short pieces of verse can have extraordinary impact. Come along to hear some engaging poetry and to share your own thoughts on why poetry is such a good thing.

Twitter: Jonathan @jfdavidson1964

Jo is @Jo_bell

Both Jo’s and Jonathan’s books will be available to purchase on the night. Tickets £9 including a drink. Please contact us on 01629 823272 to book your place.