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Welcome to Griffin Books

Welcome to Griffin Books: an independent bookshop in Penarth stocking a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles in both English and Welsh, as well as a good selection of maps, sheet music and beautifully designed greetings cards.  We offer an unbeatable next-day ordering service and complimentary coffee while you browse.  Do contact us if you are looking for something in particular - we love a challenge!

Griffin Books hosts regular events including author talks and book signings, children's activity sessions in each school holidays and two monthly book clubs.  Planning a children's party?  Why not try our book-based party bag service, from just £3 each.  And don't forget the Friends of Griffin Books loyalty card scheme, giving you a £5 voucher for every 10 books bought.

Griffin Books - serving the growing community of book lovers in Penarth and beyond!

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Sunday Opening

It's official - summer has arrived in Penarth, and so has summer Sunday opening at Griffin Books!  We will be open every Sunday between 11am and 4pm, until schools go back in September.  Why not drop in for a leisurely browse?

 

 

 

Autumn Events Schedule at Griffin Books

Thursday 14th September @ 2pm (venue to be confirmed) - Rachel Joyce

Novelist Rachel Joyce, author of 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry', joins us to discuss her new novel 'The Music Shop', featured on Radio 4's Book at Bedtime during July.  Tickets are £16 each, including a cream tea and a personally signed hardback copy of the book (RRP £14.99).

Saturday 23rd September @ 2pm (venue to be confirmed) - Adam Kay

Former doctor turned comedian Adam Kay will share extracts of 'This Is Going to Hurt - the Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor', the by turns hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking account of his hospital years.  Tickets are £10 each, redeemable against purchases of the book, which Adam will be delighted to sign for you.  Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday 19th October @ 12.30pm @ Glamorganshire Golf Club - Martina Cole

Bestselling thriller writer Martina Cole, described by the Guardian as 'the undisputed queen of crime writing', joins us to talk about her new novel 'Damaged', which sees the long awaited return of her iconic heroine DI Kate Burrows.  Tickets are £30 each, including a delicious two-course lunch, tea or coffee, and a personally signed hardback copy of 'Damaged'.

Call us on 02920 706455 to book tickets for any of the above events.