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Autumn Events Now On Sale!

Autumn Events Now On Sale!

The sun is shining on Penarth, the school holidays are about to begin… and we’re already thinking about… autumn! Tickets are now on sale for our autumn events season and we’re really excited to bring you another programme of varied and thought-provoking author events. We’re kicking off September with two book launches featuring local Cardiff-based writers. CAROLE BURNS is an American expat author and creative writing tutor. Her novel The Same Country is a powerful story about family, friendship, race and the risks we take to unravel the truth. Welsh author LOUISE MUMFORD is a good friend of Griffin Books...

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NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED: 'Menopausing' with Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCED: 'Menopausing' with Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter

To mark Menopause Awareness Month this October, we're delighted to be hosting a very special event with Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter. They will be chatting to consultant colorectal surgeon and founder of the Everywoman Festival, Julie Cornish, about their award-winning book, Menopausing.

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Independent Bookshop of the Year - Press Release

Independent Bookshop of the Year - Press Release

Penarth's innovating indie bookshop Griffin Books one of the "smallest shops ever to win" prestigious 2023 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award at British Book Awards. 

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WE WON! UK Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023

We're over the moon!

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Wales Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023

Wales Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023

Griffin Books has been named Wales Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023 and we can't thank you guys enough!

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