Chorleywood Bookshop

7 New Parade, Whitelands Avenue, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5NJ

Accepts Gift Cards

Accepts Paper Vouchers

E-Gift Vouchers not accepted

Coffee shop adjacent / shared

Local parking - free

Book clubs / reading groups

Bookshop Description

Small but perfectly formed Independent Bookshop almost at the end of the Metropolitan Line, on the edge of the Chilterns. Prides itself on good service, great author events and a good range of books to suit everyone. A speedy ordering service means most books ordered can be obtained within 24 hours at NO extra cost to the customer. Additionally sells greetings cards, wrapping paper and gifts - one stop shop present shopping. Year round author events programme with a Literary Festival each autumn. All events posted on our website.

Opening hours

Mon-Sat 9.00am-6.00pm; Sun 10.00am-2.00pm

Gifts, cards and wrapping paper.

What's on at Chorleywood Bookshop

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An evening with Sonia Purnell

When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were scathing – and often downright sexist. Written off as a socia...

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17/09/2024


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An evening with Janice Hallett

Join Janice Hallett, bestselling author of 'The Appeal', as we chat about her new whodunnit 'The Examiner'. Tickets available here: https:/...

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18/09/2024


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Alexander Armstrong Book Signing

We are delighted to welcome broadcaster, actor, comedian and author Alexander Armstrong to Chorleywood Bookshop to sign copies of his first ...

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21/09/2024


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An evening with Wendy Joseph KC

Wendy Joseph KC returns to Chorleywood to chat about her latest book 'Rough Justice'. Four gripping stories from the Old Bailey that force ...

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24/09/2024


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An evening with Sir Graham Brady

The last fourteen years have seen turbulence at the centre of politics that is perhaps unique in British history. As Prime Ministers have co...

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26/09/2024


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An afternoon with Susie Dent

We can’t wait to chat with Susie Dent about her debut mystery novel 'Guilty by Definition'. Guilty by Definition is a love letter not only ...

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28/09/2024


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Rick Stein Book Signing

Come and meet Rick Stein, as he visits Chorleywood Bookshop to sign copies of his delicious new cook book RICK STEIN'S FOOD STORIES. Accomp...

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28/09/2024


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An evening with Tom Parker Bowles

Join award-winning food writer Tom Parker Bowles for an evening exploring royal culinary history. From breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinne...

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01/10/2024


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An evening with Simon Heffer

The English language has evolved throughout its history, and usually for good reasons. However, in recent years, egged on by social media an...

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02/10/2024


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An evening with James Holland

There are no such thing as an easy victory in war but after triumph in Tunisia and the sweeping success of the Sicilian invasion, the Allies...

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03/10/2024


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An evening with Jenny Eclair

How did little Jenny Hargreaves become Jenny Eclair and elbow her way into the male dominated world of 1980s stand-up? Still gigging to sel...

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07/10/2024


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An evening with John Lewis-Stempel

Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our fl...

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08/10/2024


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An evening with Ned Palmer

Join expert Cheesemonger Ned Palmer, for a celebration of all things French cheese! In A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France, Ned Palmer wends hi...

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11/10/2024


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An afternoon with Iain Dale

Iain Dale joins us for a fascinating evening, examining some of the most notorious dictators from the 4th century BC to the present day Wer...

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12/10/2024


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Sarah, Duchess of York book signing

Come and meet bestselling author and philanthropist Sarah, Duchess of York, as she visits Gerrards Cross Bookshop to sign copies of her new ...

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12/10/2024


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An evening with Julian Clary

It is opening night at the London Palladium, and tensions are running high amongst the feuding cast of “Leopard Spots”. When an on-stage acc...

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14/10/2024


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An evening with Callum Robinson

The eldest son of a Master Woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees, and taking craft lessons in his fat...

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15/10/2024


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An evening with Rory Cellan-Jones

In 2022, the Cellan-Jones-Coyle family said goodbye to their beloved dog, Cabbage. After a grief-stricken year, they contemplated opening up...

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16/10/2024


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An afternoon with Mary Berry

We're thrilled to be joined by Mary Berry for an afternoon chatting about her mouthwatering new book Mary's Foolproof Dinners. Whether it's...

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20/10/2024


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An evening with Sir Trevor McDonald

Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary p...

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21/10/2024


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An evening with Kate Humble

Join TV Presenter and author Kate Humble as she chats about her new cookery book Home Made, a collection of simple and sustainable recipes f...

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22/10/2024


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An evening with Michael Sheridan

Xi Jinping rules over 1.4 billion people and the second biggest economy on earth. His ambition is to take the place of the United States and...

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23/10/2024


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An afternoon with Kate Mosse

We’re thrilled to welcome Kate Mosse CBE, who will be talking about her new historical adventure novel,The Map of Bones: an epic story of ad...

Expiry

27/10/2024


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An evening with Anya Lautenbach

Join author and gardener Anya Lautenbach, as she chats about her brand new book 'The Money-Saving Garden Year'. With month-by-month advice ...

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28/10/2024


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An evening with John Sweeney

2:19pm, Moscow time, 16 February 2024. The Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District announces that Alexei Naval...

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29/10/2024


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An evening with Meera Sodha

Join award winning author Meera Sodha, as we chat about her delicious new book 'Dinner'. Discover 120 vibrant, easy-to-make vegetarian and ...

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30/10/2024


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In Celebration: James Baldwin

To celebrate James Baldwin’s centenary, we are working in partnership with Penguin Random House and the Chorleywood Film Club to hold an eng...

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31/10/2024


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An evening with Wayne Sleep

Wayne Sleep has danced with ballet legends Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, partied with Freddie Mercury and performed with Princess Diana...

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04/11/2024


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An evening with Simon Jenkins

We're delighted to be joined by bestselling historian Simon Jenkins, where he'll be discussing his new book A SHORT HISTORY OF BRITISH ARCHI...

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06/11/2024


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An evening with Lucy Hughes-Hallett

As King James I’s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, ...

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07/11/2024


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An afternoon with John Boyne

On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and privilege...but i...

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09/11/2024


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An evening with Roger McGough

For sixty years, Roger McGough has thrilled and delighted generations of readers with his irreverent, intimate and ever-original poetry. Th...

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18/11/2024


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An evening with Erica James

Join bestselling author Erica James for an uplifting evening chatting about her latest novel An Ideal Husband. Tickets available here: http...

Expiry

27/11/2024

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