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Welcome to The Cotswold Book Nook blog.

Here you will find mention of book shops, authors, literary festivals, bookish events and days out - which I've attended seperately to my book club outings and events.

My BBC Radio Gloucestershire Appearance ~ September 2026

I was thrilled to be invited along to BBC Radio Gloucestershire this morning as the 'Star of the Show'. I enjoyed talking to Jon Smith about my local Reading Groups. 🎙️📚

You can listen here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0031hz7

The above link is valid for 30 days from 23/9/26. I'm featuring on the show between 7:23am & 7:59am.

My Literary Adventures:

Jane Austen Centre ~ February 2026

On 11th February 2026, I visited The Jane Austen Centre in beautiful Bath (below photo). After indulging in delicious coffee and cake, I then wandered around a few of the wonderful book shops. My favourite one being Topping & Co. Booksellers located not far from Bath Abbey and Pultney Bridge and Weir.

Author: Barbara Erskine ~ August 2026

On the 5th August 2026, I was delighted to listen to my favourite author Barbara Erskine (photo below). She discussed her latest book 'Valley of Ravens' at a beautiful venue in Leominster. I've read all of Barbara's historical/supernatural books (20+) and it was wonderful to chat to her whilst she personally signed my copy of her latest book.

Oxford Book Weekend ~ August 2026

The wonderful Gulp Fiction Book Shop where you can browse books, order a coffee, cocktail or bottle of fizz. Fabulous! Located in the Covered Market (photo below).

Author: Hannah Richell ~ September 2026

I have read all of Hannah's fiction books so I was very excited to attend her talk at Mr B's Emporium, Bath. I was thrilled to be able to ask one of my favourite authors a question and later on she signed my book and gave me a hug. (Photo below).

'An Ocean and a Day' book talk (non fiction).