Matilda Bookshop
Matilda Bookshop hosts a range of exciting author events, book launches and talks throughout the year, below are the Meet the Author session we currently have on sale.
Magical Minds Book Club - Session 4 2026
Monday 22 June 2026
Magical Minds is designed for our young readers, aged 8-10 years old, to take part in our bookshop community. With a maximum of 10 members per club, each reader will meet up with like-minded peers to chat all things books, receive exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming titles and have the opportunity to review titles and have their reviews displayed in-store and online.
Each session is convened by Kasey, an avid reader, experienced English teacher and teacher-librarian, as well as mum to a tiny human. Kasey guides the group with reading prompts, discussion points and a fun game or two to keep things interesting!
A small snack is provided each session.
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Matilda Bookshop Book Club June 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Matilda Bookshop Book Club June 2026
Stirling Hotel Library Room
The Matilda Society Book Club - Session 4 2026
Monday 29 June 2026
The Matilda Society for readers 10-12 years old, meets twice a term in the kids room of Matilda Bookshop. This exclusive society devours the latest in middle-grade fiction, chats all things books, receives exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming titles and has the opportunity to review titles and have their reviews displayed in-store and online. The titles chosen to read at The Matilda Society are slightly more challenging and may feature heavier themes than those chosen for Magical Minds.
Each session is convened by Kasey, an avid reader, experienced English teacher and teacher-librarian, as well as mum to a tiny human. Kasey guides the group with reading prompts, discussion points and a fun game or two to keep things interesting!
A small snack is provided each session.
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Matilda, Translated Book Club July 2026
Thursday 2 July 2026
Matilda, Translated Book Club July 2026
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Meet the Author: Alex Sawyer
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Meet the Author: Alex Sawyer
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Red Door Book Club July 2026
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Red Door Book Club July 2026
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Red Door Book Club June 2026
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Red Door Book Club June 2026
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Meet the Author: Sharon Kernot
Thursday 4 June 2026
Meet the Author: Sharon Kernot
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Matilda, Translated Book Club June 2026
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Matilda, Translated Book Club June 2026
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Chapter & Ink Book Club - Session 3 2026
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Chapter & Ink meets twice a term in Matilda Bookshop for readers aged 13 - 16 years old. This exclusive group contemplates the latest in teen and young-adult fiction, chats all things books and receives exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming titles with the opportunity to review titles for display in-store and online. Books chosen for Chapter & Ink are sophisticated, fun, and perfect for contemporary readers looking for something new.
Each session is convened by Rosie, an avid reader who has grown up surrounded by books, is inspired by art and design, loves sushi and travel and, rumour has it, was once a teen herself. Rosie guides the informal conversation with reading prompts, discussion topics and helps keeps ideas flowing!
A small snack is provided each session.
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Matilda Bookshop Book Club May 2026
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Matilda Bookshop Book Club May 2026
Stirling Hotel Library Room
The Matilda Society Book Club - Session 3 2026
Monday 18 May 2026
The Matilda Society for readers 10-12 years old, meets twice a term in the kids room of Matilda Bookshop. This exclusive society devours the latest in middle-grade fiction, chats all things books, receives exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming titles and has the opportunity to review titles and have their reviews displayed in-store and online. The titles chosen to read at The Matilda Society are slightly more challenging and may feature heavier themes than those chosen for Magical Minds.
Each session is convened by Kasey, an avid reader, experienced English teacher and teacher-librarian, as well as mum to a tiny human. Kasey guides the group with reading prompts, discussion points and a fun game or two to keep things interesting!
A small snack is provided each session.
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Meet the Author: Claire Thomas
Thursday 14 May 2026
Meet the Author: Claire Thomas
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Magical Minds Book Club - Session 3 2026
Monday 11 May 2026
Magical Minds is designed for our young readers, aged 8-10 years old, to take part in our bookshop community. With a maximum of 10 members per club, each reader will meet up with like-minded peers to chat all things books, receive exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming titles and have the opportunity to review titles and have their reviews displayed in-store and online.
Each session is convened by Kasey, an avid reader, experienced English teacher and teacher-librarian, as well as mum to a tiny human. Kasey guides the group with reading prompts, discussion points and a fun game or two to keep things interesting!
A small snack is provided each session.
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Matilda, Translated Book Club May 2026
Thursday 7 May 2026
Matilda, Translated Book Club May 2026
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Red Door Book Club April 2026
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Red Door Book Club April 2026
Matilda Bookshop
Matilda Bookshop Book Club April 2026
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Matilda Bookshop Book Club April 2026
Stirling Hotel Library Room
On the Calculation of Volume IV Pre-Publication Party
Monday 13 April 2026
On the Calculation of Volume IV Pre-Publication Party
Stirling Hotel Library Room
Matilda, Translated Book Club April 2026
Thursday 2 April 2026
Matilda, Translated Book Club April 2026
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Matilda Bookshop Book Club March 2026
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Matilda Bookshop Book Club March 2026
Stirling Hotel Library Room
Red Door Book Club March 2026
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Red Door Book Club March 2026
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