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The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence
I absolutely loved this book, it’ s one of the most moving, intelligent and funny books I’ve read. Alex is a wonderful character who you can’ t help but love. Gavin Extence deals with situations that could be considered farcical or maudlin in ways that are intelligent and moving without being saccharine. His characters are believable as well as archetypal; filling familiar roles within the story but surprising you with their reactions and motivations. The themes in the book are also dealt with intelligently, Extence clearly cares greatly for his characters but this hasn’t stopped him from putting them through their paces. Emotionally challenging, funny and at times incredibly tense this is an early contender for my book of the year and definitely an author to watch. -
An evening with…
Gavin Extence
The Universe Versus Alex Woods
WATERSTONE’S COVENT GARDEN
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 6:30PM
Tickets £4/£3 with a loyalty card.To kick off our Debut Events Season, we are delighted to bring you the hilarious, yet heart-breaking, story of Alex Woods. Why not come and meet the author behind this quirky and original character? Please call, drop in or email events@covent-garden.waterstones.com for ticket.
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An Evening With Lawrence Norfolk
WATERSTONE’S COVENT GARDEN
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 6:00PM
Tickets are £5/£3 with a loyalty card and available from the store.Join us for an evening with Lawrence Norfolk, author of the fantastic historical novel John Saturnall’s Feast. A rich and sensuous book reminiscent of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall this is a brilliant piece of literary fiction and should easily be a bestseller. Call or email us at events@covent-garden.waterstones.com. Ticket includes a free glass of wine.
Further details:020 7836 6757This is one of my favorite books this autumn and really worth a read. It should be a fun evening.Jen -
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We read in bed because reading is halfway between life and dreaming, our own consciousness in someone else’s mind.
Anna Quindlen, How Reading Changed My Life (via pavorst)(via strandbooks)
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Look who dropped in to check on his chart position!
Bob also brought James along and we were delighted to confirm that ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ is already No. 1 in paperbacks.
Come pick up your copy, then head over to Neal Street for a song, a chat, and maybe a pawprint.
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Meet Gareth Malone Wednesday, 19th September 2012, 6:00pm The hugely popular choirmaster and TV personality will be signing copies of his new book ‘Choir’, in which he shares his memories of 6 series of the smash hit series The Choir. Call 020 7836 6757, email mailto:events@covent-garden.waterstones.com, or pop in store for further infomation.
9-13 Garrick St, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9AU
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A Mexican Evening…
Felipe Fuentes Cruz, Ben Fordham
WATERSTONE’S COVENT GARDEN
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 6:00PMCome and join us for a tasty evening to celebrate the release of Ben Fordham and Felipe Fuentes Cruz’s book: Real Mexican Food. Their restaurant, Benito’s Hat, is just around the corner from our shop. There will be cocktails! Plus, Ben and Felipe will be bringing some scrumptious treats for you to sample, nwam nwam!
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A fanastic evening was had by all on Thursday, 6 September when we were lucky enough to host US author Kevin Powers in conversation with Damian Barr. Critics are comparing Kevin’s novel The Yellow Birds, about the Iraq war, to the great works of war literature, including All Quiet on the Western Front, and the accolades are deserved. Kevin has also just been nominated for the Guardian First Book Award 2012.
We have a limited number of signed copies available in store, so do come on by!
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An Evening With Simon Garfield - Thursday, 18th October 2012, 6:00pm. Tickets are £ 5 or £ 3 with a loyalty card. Join us for an illustrated talk by Simon Garfield, author of the bestseller ‘Just My Type’, where he will be discussing his new book ‘On The Map’. Simon Garfield explores the unique way that maps relate and realign our history - and reflect the best and worst of what makes us human. Call 020 7836 6757, email mailto:events@cov… or pop in store for tickets.
We are a central London bookshop located in the beautiful back streets of Covent Garden. We specialise in literary and classic Fiction, Art and Design, Plays and Theatre Reference nd Poetry. We also have Travel, Hisory, Biography, Childrens, Politics, Phlosophy, Cookery, Science Fiction and Fantasy etc...
Find us at 9-13 Garrick Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9AU, Email: Office@covent-garden.watertones.com
