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
Event
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...
Expiry
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:/...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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 ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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, ...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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...
Expiry
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