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Author Talk: Long Going by Sophie Calon

We’re looking forward to Sophie Calon joining us at Chapter One on Saturday 9th August to talk about her book Long Going, a searingly honest memoir about her father’s addiction and her family’s struggles with it.

Sophie will give a reading followed by a talk that touches upon the themes of resilience and wellbeing that play such an important part in her story. There will then be a Q&A and book signing.

Sophie Calon was born and raised in Cardiff. State-educated, Sophie studied Classics at Oxford University then trained as a journalist in her hometown. Her writing has been published in The Guardian, The TLS, Literary Review, and the anthology Tales of Two Londons. Her story Cantlos was runner-up for the 2021 Wild Writing Prize and published by Short Fiction. Sophie lives with her husband, daughter, cats and cows on a hilltop near Hay-on-Wye, where they are returning nature to their surroundings.

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Author Talk: Love Letters on the River by Carly Holmes

We’re delighted to welcome Carly Holmes to Chapter One to talk about her new book, Love Letters on the River, a collection of essays on the River Teifi and its wildlife, beautifully illustrated by Tenby artist Guy Manning.

Carly Holmes lives and writes in a small village on the banks of the river Teifi in west Wales. She is the author of the novels The Scrapbook, which was shortlisted for the International Rubery Book Award, and Crow Face, Doll Face. Her short story collection, Figurehead, was published by Tartarus Press in limited-edition hardback and reprinted in paperback by Parthian Books. She has had numerous stories published in journals and anthologies.

Love Letters on the River is released on 10th July by Parthian Books.

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A Midsummer Night’s Gathering

The Chapter One Book Bar is back and this time we’re celebrating all things midsummer. In the spirit of the Welsh tradition of Gathering Day where medicinal herbs were collected, we’re collecting and sharing stories as a tonic for the soul. Ever heard the story of Blodeuwedd? Or wondered whether the Tylwth Teg (mischievous fairies) are real? Perhaps you’d like to know more about the healing powers of the Pembrokeshire witches (Gwraig hysbys). If so, join us for an evening of magical storytelling in our bookshop. And being a Book Bar, there will be drinks available. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YMAG2GGF9BGSA.