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We have a lot of plans for the Autumn including a 'rebranding and new direction'

Our events booked so far...

We are launching the 'Dips into Culture' in conjunction with 'The Cafe in the Park'
Thursday 13th Sept 7.30pm doors for 'Bonesetters' to Bionic Men'
A grisly and insightful look at medical implements
 and the development of Liverpool's Hospitals
Tickets only £3 the 'cafe' is open but you can bring a bottle of wine to relax with..

Steve Cole:- Friday 14th Sept a 'Z-Apocalypse' at the Civic,Crosby L23 OLD 10-12noon
a Free event you just book seats..get in touch

Thursday 20th September at the 'Cafe in the Park'
Profesor Charles Esdaile
A world reknowned expert on the Peninsular War and Napoleonic Period
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
An interactive lecture on the Battle of Burgos
Tickets only £5 (upto 16s £3)
again the cafe is open for refreshments
 but bring a bottle and relax and relive history is the order of the day

ScareFEST 3-Beyond the Book -The Extra GORE Vanza
Saturday 6th October
The Civic, Crosby
10.30-12 Author's Workshop with Jon Mayhew/David Gatward £3 a ticket c/o shop

1-2.30pm Tommy Donbavand 'Scream Street Game Show'
 and 'Bella Donna' with Ruth Symes
Tickets £5.50/£3.50 or Groups £3 each for four or more

3.30-5pm 'Spook's Apprentice-The Play' by Joseph and Stephen Delaney
and 'Doom Rider Show' with David Gatward
Tickets £5.50/£3.50 or Groups £3 each for four or more

The Magnificent Seven On One Stage
The Spook-Tacular Extra GORE Vanza
6.30-9.30pm
Tickets £7.50/£5.50 Groups £5 each for Four or More
Limited Edition of 500 Exclusive Short Story Book Launch on the Night

email us info@formbybooks.co.uk
Ring 01704 830130 (9-5.30 Mon-Sat)

Friday 5th Oct Clarissa Dickson Wright (tbc hols at mo)

Friday 12th October:- Iain M Banks 25 Years of The Culture
and the brand new 'Hydrogen Sonata'
At a venue tbc from 7pm tickets very soon, contact us to reserve

Monday 15th October an evening with Dorothy Koomson
Entertainment, nibbles, drinks and a chat with a wonderful author

November Highlights
Andy McNab a 'Help for Heroes' Bonfire Night Big Bang
Lesley Pearse an evening with ents etc

Weds 25th July Newsletter
Real thanks to those that have really helped and supported our initial offers..we completed our first year in existence on my Birthday 20th July and yes there have been many bad days as well as good but that needs to be left behind and we need to move on refreshed and renewed with a 'Love of Books', Well it is the Summer!
We have a superb Summer Offer of 20% off all stock
(bar book tokens and texts/low discount lines)
Then the major news on names and events...
Sat 11th August 12-1 instore we have Kate Ellis her 'Cadaver Game' is the latest Wesley Peterson and is stunningly good, her mysteries with history are superb and full of dark doings and a wonderful 'tec team.

Sat 18th August 10-1 at the Formby Pool Cafe we have none other than
Darth Vader (Dave Prowse the legendary actor)
He will be signing copies of his superb autobiography 'Straight from the Force's Mouth' and we will have Stormtroopers and other characters too..
He will also be in Derbyshires 2-5pm.Dave is also having an exclusive 'Evening with...' on Sunday 19th August in Southport at 'The Cellar', the unique bar below the tourist information office on Lord Street.
Tickets are only £8 in advance (£10 if any left on the night) and will include superb nibbles as Eric Clarke (featured recently in The Champion) is a seriously good chef and specialises in 'extreme cuisine'. a real chance for an exclusive insight into a remarkable Life and Times.
Early notice of three superb events in our 'Dips into Culture' with Formby Pool Cafe

Firstly at 7.30pm on Thursday 13th Sept. 'Bonesetters to Bionic Men' a seriously absorbing talk about all things medical and implemented in Liverpool's hospitals and a look at 'Hip' Medicine.
All will be revealed..by local medical historian Paul Hughes whose curating of implements is a true labour of love and soon to be a book...Tickets only £3
Schools can still book Free Seats for Steve Cole and his 'Z-Apocalypse' Show at 'The Civic' in Crosby on Friday 14th Sept he is seriously funny and very much a 'make kids read more star attraction'
This is 10-12 noon and you just need to let us know your  school and numbers
Then, a stunning night with Professor Charles Esdaile who is a world expert on all things 'Napoleonic and Waterloo Battle' based as well as the 'Peninsular War', he will give an interactive presentation about a key campaign the 'Battle of Burgos' on Thursday 20th September at the Pool at 7.30pm. Just £5 a ticket.

On 19 September 1812 in the midst of the Peninsular War the army of the Duke of Wellington closed in on 2,000 French troops holding the fortress of Burgos. There followed a month of bitter fighting, but, despite repeated assaults, the defenders held firm. It was a humiliating failure, and one that had serious consequences. In this talk listeners will be treated to an in-depth analysis of the disaster. Was it, as Wellington claimed, the fault of his soldiers? Or was it rather the result of faults committed by Wellington himself, faults that his admirers have ever afterwards sought to hide? But this will not just be a history lesson. Instead, the audience will also learn of the rediscovery of the fortress by a small group of British researchers and their attempts to chart the remains and open them up as a heritage site.

Then we will finally sort the 'Magic Night'probably the first Thurday in October...bear with us!

ScareFEST3: Beyond the Book is SAT 6th October and we have 3 Scaryticious Shows for all ages throughout the day and night..tickets instore at last...come and get yours and be up at the front for all the action.
And lastly for now..an evening with Iain M Banks on Friday 12th October 7-9pmat a venue tbc soon
Then..whew!
Keep reading and sending these 'words on words' on...
Tony and the Sh(Elves)


Friday 13th July Newsletter

Dear All,
Just to say..Please try and pop by Saturday and join in with Formby's Tracy Bleasdale as she does her interactive 'Illustrator's Workshop' in Store 3-5pm
She worked with Phil Todd on their wonderful 'Buff MacGregor' a superb rhyming storybook with lovely pictures and ideal for any young reader or to be read to the emerging book lover.
She has prepared 3 special sheets for children to colour/adorn and enjoy
and all materials are provided, so just pop by and have fun.
Please go and see the blog www.formbybooks.blogspot.co.uk
We have at last got tickets for ScareFEST3 which is Sat 6th October at the Civic in Crosby
There is an authors workshop with Jon Mayhew 10-12 and we hope he will be joined by the illustrator of the exclusive programme for the days events. This event is ideal for any wouldbe author and is just £2.
In the early afternoon we have a superb Double Bill 1-3.30 when Tommy Donbavand takes centre stage for a 'Scream Street' Gameshow and then Ruth Symes will present her 'Bella Donna' show.
This family friendly 'Junior ScareFEST' show is huge fun and tickets are only £5.50/£3.50
 or a family of four for £15
Then we have another huge treat when we premier a brand new stage version of 'Spook's Apprentice' written by Joseph Delaney and his son Stephen who is now taking bookings for his interactive 'Spook's Workshop', an ideal teaching resource and comes with added value of the offer of signed 'Spook's Books'.
There is also a fun filled Scream Feast with David Gatward and his brand new 'Doom Rider' show, anyone who came to ScareFest1 will remember how much fun he was and he has been away practicisng his dark arts to really amaze us. This Double Bill is 4-5.30 and again is £5.50/£3.50 or a family deal at £15
There will be a chance to meet the authors and get signed books or get your exclusive programme signed, this is a new idea and will include new material specially written by each author, a cover designed by Curtis Jobling and line illustrations throughout by Sean Steele.
Then we have the Extra-GORE-Vanza itself when a magnificent SEVEN authors take stage and wreak havoc and create mirth for 3 hours..Philip Caveney (Movie Maniacs, Alec Devlin), Tommy Donbavand (Virus, Scream Street), Barry Hutchison (13th Horseman, Invisible Fiends), Joseph Delaney (Spook's Stories), Jon Mayhew (Mortlock, Bonehill Curse), David Gatward (The Dark, Dead and Damned) and last onstage as he rushes from Warwick to draw live and be quite funny Curtis Jobling (Wereworld, Frankenstein's Cat)
They will be a strange mixture of funny, silly, clever and scary (we hope very scary!)
and there will be props, lights, music and smoke in case we need to hide!
Tickets are £7.50/£5.50 or a family deal of £20 for 4
They will sell quickly as we found last year so grab yours and get front row seats...
Also soon to be confirmed is an extra special visit 18th August from Darth Vader himself, Dave Prowse!
He will have Stormtroopers with him too! A must for Star Wars Fans!
We have some signed Tarzan books after the launch with Andy Briggs.
And we will extend our 20% off all shelf stock (bar textbooks and book tokens) over the summer holidays as we want to encourage you to shop local and support an Independent Community Book Shop in the heart of your village.

Please ask others to register online at www.formbybooks.co.uk and receive these emails.
We also hope to have a date set for Iain M Banks soon.
And if you are linked with a local school you can book in for Steve Coleand his 'Z Apocalypse' Show at the Civic on Friday 14th September 10-12 noon.
Ideal for Y5/6 Please try and check if your school can come
before you break up as seats are limited to 400!
Keep Reading, and spread the 'word on words'..Also this SUNDAY is the 13th Annual Formby Charity Garden Trail we have maps/guides and tickets at £5 each (children free).
It runs 11-4pm and starts at the Luncheon Club on Elbow Lane where there are cream teas, let's hope for a nice dry day!
thanks folks that's all for now,
Tony and the sh(Elves) of Summer Reads
PS... the First Ten Customers each day for the next week will receive a complimentary £1 Book Token
'even a little helps' as we get lonely on our own first thing as Deb and Vicky are on their Hols!