This Christmas at Dark Peak Books and Gifts we are teaming up once more with Glossopdale Foodbank to invite customers to donate children’s books to gift to local kids who might not otherwise receive the magic of reading this Christmas. Through our campaign in 2023 our generous customers and the shop donated over 100 book …
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Independent Bookshop Week 2024
Independent Bookshop Week is almost upon us once again, and not only is it a chance to celebrate bookshops up and down the country, it also happens to be our bookshop birthday. We are going to be three! THREE! Celebrate in store with us from 15th – 22nd June. We’ve had our window dressed beautifully …
An Evening with Alex Williams MBE
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Alex Williams is a friend of the stars and a man of the people. Pals include Noel and Liam Gallagher, both star-struck teenagers in the early 1980s when Alex was their hero and kept goal at Maine Road. Alex tells how he has crossed paths with the brothers on many occasions …
Debbie Enever – Midowed Signing
The wonderful Debbie Enever will be coming in to sign copies of her book, Midowed: A Mother’s Grief. “How does a mother cope without her teenage son? When 15-year-old Dan dies unexpectedly, Debbie Enever’s world shatters. Turning to the solitude of her memories and the company of her dog, Debbie pens a journal to …
James Ellson – Cold Summer signing
James Ellson will be in store signing copies of the final instalment of his DCI Rick Castle trilogy, Cold Summer, from 11:00 – 12:30 Reserve your copy in store or online.
Luke Payne – The Pack Horse
Chef and co-owner of the award winning Hayfield pub, Luke Payne, will be signing copies of his new book Pack Horse, a collection of recipes, walks and stories from his top 50 gastropub. Pre-order your copy of this beautiful book in store or online
Matt Hill – Lamb
Glossop’s own Matt Hill will be in store on Bookshop Day signing copies of his latest novel, Lamb, from 2-4pm. Pre-order your copy in store or online now!
Richard Coombes in Conversation
Join writer and translator Richard Coombes at our first ever joint bookshop event and poetry reading. Richard will be discussing his career and his work translating Disbelief: 100 Russian Anti-War Poems. Tickets £5 or £14.99 with a signed copy of the book and include a free drink on arrival. All proceeds from the event will …
Book Signing – Debbie Enever
Book signing alert! The wonderful @debbieenever will be in the shop on Saturday 13th April signing copies of her book, Midowed: A Mother’s Grief. “How does a mother cope without her teenage son? When 15-year-old Dan dies unexpectedly, Debbie Enever’s world shatters. Turning to the solitude of memories and the company of her dog, Debbie pens a …
World Book Day 2024
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY! We’ve had loads of class visits to the shop this week and more lined up, it’s been wonderful to see so many children exchanging their tokens for books. We’ve got plenty of the World Book Day books in stock so come down and see us with your vouchers after school or …