Events
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
JUNE:
Wednesday June 4th, 7.30pm – Book-ish, 18 High Street, Crickhowell
Join us to celebrate the publication of Tristan Hughes’ new book, Boundary Waters. Tristan Hughes will be in conversation with writer Tyler Keevil and there will be the opportunity to ask questions and get your books signed. Organised in partnership with Parthian Books, tickets to this book launch include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. More info here.
Thursday June 5th, 12.30pm – bookhaus, 4 Rope Walk, Bristol BS1 6ZJ
Boundary Waters and Take Three Canadians event with Tristan Hughes and Tyler Keevil. More info here.
Friday June 6th, 4.30pm – Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, BA1 2J
A celebration of Canadian fiction with authors Tristan Hughes and Tyler Keevil, in conversation with Richard Davies.
Saturday, June 7th, 2-4pm – Drawing Projects UK, 10 Stallard Street, Trowbridge, BA14 9AE
You are warmly invited to a poetry reading by Christina Thatcher and Katherine Stansfield at Drawing Projects UK. The reading will be followed by a Q&A with the audience and a book signing.
Saturday June 7th, 11am – Aberystwyth Town Library
Robert Minhinnick will be reading poetry as part of the Aberystwyth Poetry Festival. More info here.
Saturday June 7th, 4.30pm – The Bookshop by the Sea, 7 Market Street, Aberystwyth
Mari Ellis Dunning will be reading her poetry as part of the Aberystwyth Poetry Festival. More info here.
Sunday June 8th, 11am – Aberystwyth Town Library
Jasmine Donahaye will be giving a reading and discussing her books as part of the Aberystwyth Poetry Festival. More info here.
Sunday, June 8th, from 4.30pm – Montgomery Town Hall
Monty Lit Fest is delighted to help celebrate Philip Burton's life with his biographer, Angela V John, Richard Burton’s niece, Sian Owen, and the film’s producer, Ed Talfan. After the session, there will be a screening of the film, Mr Burton. More info here.
Friday June 13th, 6.30pm – Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Joshua Jones will be at Queer Lit Quarterly, giving readings and talking about Local Fires & Room/Ystafell/Phòng.
Saturday, June 14th, from 1pm – Storyville Books, 8 Mill Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2SN
Poets Joshua Jones and Christina Thatcher will be doing a reading of their poetry followed by a short discussion and Q&A session. They will also be available to sign copies of their work after.
Saturday June 14th, 3pm – Llansantffraed Church, Talybont-on-Usk, LD3 7YF
Professor Jane Aaron and Professor Diana Wallace from the University of South Wales will be discussing the life and work of Builth Wells-born novelist Hilda Vaughan (1892-1985) to mark forty years since her death and a century since the publication of her first novel The Battle to the Weak. There will be selected readings from her work and we hope to be joined by some of Hilda Vaughan’s descendants at this commemorative event, which will be followed by refreshments.
Donations gratefully received for the continued operation of Llansantffraed Church.
Wednesday, June 18th, 6pm – St Cross College, Oxford, St Cross Room
Christina Thatcher will share some selections from her new book, Breaking a Mare with St Cross Fellow Eben Kirksey. There will be a drinks reception in the Saugman Common Room following the poetry reading to which everyone is welcome. Register here.
Thursday, June 19th, 5.45pm – Open Space Reading, Central Library Hub, Cardiff
Readings from Christina Thatcher, Rhian Elizabeth and Tracey Rhys. More info here.
Thursday June 26th, 7pm – Waterstones, 2A The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1WB
Join us as we celebrate the brilliant Waterstones Welsh Book of the Month for June, Boundary Waters, with its author Tristan Hughes. More info here.
Saturday June 28th, 12.30 – Abergavenny Pride
Norena Shopland will be giving a talk about Goronwy Rees and The Summer Flood at Abergavenny Pride. More info TBC.
JULY:
Thursday July 3rd, 8pm – Memorial Hall, Newport, Pembs
Angela V. John will be giving a talk about her book Behind the Scenes at this fundraiser for Newport Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Thursday July 3rd, 6.30pm – Pen'rallt Bookshop, Machynlleth, Powys
Tristan Hughes and Tyler Keevil will be reading from and discussing their latest books. More info TBC
Friday July 4th – Menai Bridge, Anglesey Library Services
Tristan Hughes and Tyler Keevil will be reading from and discussing their latest books. More info TBC
Sunday July 6th, 3pm – The Coach House / Y Cartws, Shingrig, St Dogmaels
Join us for the launch of Carly Holmes's collection of nature essays Love Letters on the River. With an exhibition of the art work by Guy Manning. Free entry.
Wednesday July 9th, 7.30pm – Cubanas, Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AF
Angela V. John will be giving a talk about her book Behind the Scenes as part of Barry Arts Festival. More info TBC
Friday July 11th, 7.30pm – The Cellar Bards, The Cellar Bar, 25-26 Quay Street, Cardigan
Poets Christina Thatcher and Tracey Rhys will be the guest poets at The Cellar Bards. Open mic slots available. £5 entry.
Tuesday, July 22nd, 7pm – Bardic Books at St Iltud's Church, Llantwit Major
Christina Thatcher will be reading at this event. More info TBC
AUGUST:
Friday August 8th, 11.30am – The Big Marquee, Llangwm, Pembrokeshire
Angela V. John will be discussing her latest book Behind the Scenes at the Llangwm Literary Festival. More info here.
SEPTEMBER:
Thursday, September 4th, 7pm – Placeholder Poetry, Bookshop Alehouse, Southampton
Christina Thatcher will be reading at this event. More info TBC
Friday September 5th, 7.30pm – Cwtsh Community & Arts Centre, 226 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4HA
Eleanor Williams will be the guest speaker at Cwtsh First Friday.
Saturday, September 13th, 2pm – People Speak Up, Theatr Ffwrnes, Ffwrnes Fach, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE
Christina will be sharing words and poems and reflecting on her recent work Breaking a Mare. More info TBC
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
