Tickets are £5 and include drinks and refreshments.
We are delighted to welcome Dr Jill Kastner to The Cobham Bookshop on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 6:30pm for an insightful evening exploring her new book A Measure Short of War, a fast-paced history of meddling, manipulation, and skulduggery among great power rivals. Praised by Foreign Affairs as “brisk, lively, and skeptical”, the book takes readers from ancient times through modern history and into today’s world of international subversion. Dr Kastner, a visiting fellow at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies, will discuss these timely topics and take questions from the audience. Contact us at info@cobhambooks.com or 01932 862903 to reserve your place.
Nikki Smith – In Conversation
Wednesday 28th May 2025, 6:30–8:00pm
£5 tickets include drinks and refreshments.
Join us at The Cobham Bookshop on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 6:30pm for an exclusive evening with Nikki Smith, author of The Guests, in conversation with bestselling thriller writer BA Paris. Nikki will introduce her latest novel They Had It Coming, a gripping story set in Bali about two couples, one explosive secret, and the ultimate plan for revenge. Described as “the new queen of the glamorous destination thriller” and “twisty, tense, toxic and tropical”, this is the perfect event for fans of smart, summer thrillers. For more information, contact us at info@cobhambooks.com or call 01932 862903.
What a wonderful local bookshop! I have been calling on this shop, selling books, for over ten years. Their range of new titles and backlist books is superb, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and it is always a joy to visit them. And they love dogs…
Dave, Penguin
Having worked with The Cobham Bookshop as a school librarian for over twenty years, I can attest to the wide range of interesting nonfiction and fiction books for both children and adults. The staff are second to none with reading recommendations and can usually order books in within a couple days from their wholesale supplier. The new events are well thought out, relevant to current publishing and are a great addition to the community spirit in Cobham! A well-loved part of Cobham High Street
Anne Moore, Librarian
Stepping in to The Cobham Bookshop is a delight. My first stop is always ‘staff picks’. Here you will find lots of inspiration. Then I usually find myself browsing through the greetings cards and looking for birthday gifts. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Be warned, rarely do you leave with just one book! A gem of a shop, and it’s independent too - what’s not to like!
ANON
We are happy to have a great working relationship with our wonderful, local independent Cobham Bookshop. We receive excellent customer service on regular book orders with updates on new releases. We are delighted to collaborate on initiatives to encourage and support children to read.
Librarian, Parkside School
My favourite bookshop in the country! Never fails to provide unique presents and fabulous recommended reads from the excellent team.
ANON
I love to browse and chat with the friendly staff in Cobham Bookshop about books they have recently enjoyed and recommendations for all ages. It is my go-to shop in Cobham for gifts (for others and myself) and I always receive excellent customer service. Cobham Bookshop is in the heart of Cobham and I value their presence on our High Street enormously.
Felicity G, Cobham Resident
I love your bookshop. I love it so much that I want to go in every day. I’m a bookworm.
Milly age 7
Cobham Books has given us excellent friendly service for many years. The staff are welcoming, enthusiastic, always keen to discuss and help with reading requirements. Bryony, the manager, is particularly knowledgeable and can always recommend books to give as gifts to family and friends. There is a wide ranging stock of books on the shelves and even when a book needs to be ordered it arrives within a day. Cobham Books has been a lifeline for us when sheltering for health reasons. We cannot recommend this wonderful asset to our village too highly.
ANON
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