Author Event with Harriet Constable - "The Instrumentalist" Friday 25th July 7.30pm
Author Event with Harriet Constable - "The Instrumentalist" Friday 25th July 7.30pm
Upcoming Events.
“The Instrumentalist” - Author Event with Harriet Constable
With musical interludes from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Author Interview / Q & A and Book signing
Friday 25th July, 7.30pm
Venue: The Rausing Building , Malmesbury, SN16 9AX
Celebrate the release of Harriet Constable’s “The Instrumentalist” in paperback. and gain a fascinating insight into the life of orphan Anna Maria, pupil of Antonio Vivaldi whose rising star threatens to eclipse that of her mentor.
With musical interludes from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons we will transport you back to 18th century Venice as we find out more about Anna Maria’s struggle to be heard.
About the Author
Harriet Constable is a journalist, filmmaker and author based in London. Her journalism and documentary work has featured in outlets including the Guardian, The Times, Financial Times, Economist, BBC, New York Times and NPR. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism summer school and is a Pulitzer Center grantee and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. With The Instrumentalist, Harriet Constable was selected as an Observer Debut Novelist 2024. It was published in hardback in August 2025 debuting at #10 on The Times hardback fiction bestseller list.
Adult Contemporary Fiction Book Clubs
We currently have three Adult book clubs running - two evening ones and one run in the afternoon. All are held in our “Reading Room” at our shop on Oxford Street , Malmesbury.
First Wednesday of each month at 7pm
Second Wednesday of every month at 7pm
Second Tuesday of every month at 2pm ( New - starts Tues 11th Feb)
Third Tuesday of every month at 2pm
Come and share your love of books with likeminded others and make new friends! Our book clubs are relaxed, not too serious and an opportunity for you to extend your reading tastes by trying books from a wide range of genres.
Sessions cost £14 which includes a copy of the book and refreshments. If you want a tipple you are welcome to bring your own alcohol and we will provide the glasses. Payment is taken on arrival.
There is no need to make a long term commitment and you are not charged if you are unable to attend a session. If you already have the book that we are reading you can swap that months book for an alternative one.
Places are much in demand and we currently have a waiting list for both evening book clubs but if you would like to enquire about a place on any of our book clubs please email info@barnowlbooks.co.uk
What we are reading……
This Month Next Month
Young Adult Book Club
Last Thursday of every month at 3.45pm
Book Club for young adults aged 14 years and over.
Session Cost is £12.50 and includes refreshments and a copy of the book.
The Book Club will be held on a THURSDAY afternoon at 3:45pm on the LAST Thursday of every month
Pay as you go - no need to pay upfront and we do not charge you if you miss a session.
Book your place now by emailing: info@barnowlbooks.co.uk
Teens Book Club
First Thursday of every month at 3.45pm
Book Club for students year 8 and over
Session Cost is £12.50 and includes refreshments and a copy of the book.
The Book Club will be held on a THURSDAY afternoon at 3:45pm on the FIRST Thursday of every month
Pay as you go - no need to pay upfront and we do not charge you if you miss a session.
Book your place now by emailing: info@barnowlbooks.co.uk
Year 7’s Book Club
Book Club for year 7’s only
Session Cost is £12.50 and includes refreshments and a copy of the book.
The Book Club will be held on a THURSDAY afternoon at 3:45pm on the SECOND Thursday of every month
Pay as you go - no need to pay upfront and we do not charge you if you miss a session.
Book your place now by emailing: info@barnowlbooks.co.uk
Toddler Story Club
Held on the FIRST Thursday of every month 10am - 11 am
Suitable for children aged 2 years and upwards (younger siblings are welcome to attend)
Storytime session *** Songs and Rhymes *** Activities ***
Children will be encouraged to move about; explore; question; and ultimately engage in the session through the use of props, resources and story sacks. We follow a program to extend children’s literacy skills, vocabulary and language development and above all extend children’s self esteem and confidence through child centred practice that will make these sessions engaging and FUN!
Cost £3.50 for one adult and one child or £5 for two children.
Next session:
The Big Bad Bug
Thursday 5th June
10am - 11am
Story Reading/Songs and Rhymes
Activities