Tuesday 25th February 10:30am
Free Half Term fun with local children’s writer Em Lynas
Meet local children's writer Em Lynas for a storytime and crafting session at DRAKE the Bookshop

Hear about Annabelle the lonely cow who finds a tiny flower one spring day, it brings a dance to her step and a smile to her moo. Over time, the flower grows, blooms and changes colour, until one day autumn comes and blows all the petals away. Poor Annabelle is alone again, until spring returns and she finds a new flower. . and another . . and another!
This is a free event but booking is essential. contact the shop to book
suitable for ages 2-5 all children must be accompanied by an adult.
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.
Saturday 1st March 1:00pm
Free Half Term fun with children’s writer Marielle Bayliss
Meet children's writer Marielle Bayliss for a fun storytime at DRAKE the Bookshop

Join us for some half term fun with children’s writer as she reads from her new book Frog in a Fog where the adventures of Frog’s Bog continue with fun and friendship.
Ages 2- 5 – children must be accompanied by an adult.
**** This is a free event but booking is recommended
PLEASE choose the ‘Collect from Shop’ option when booking to avoid being charged postage fees – there is no need to collect any tickets once you have booked just turn up on the day! ***
suitable for ages 2-5 all children must be accompanied by an adult.
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.
Thursday 27th February 2025 – 7:00pm
An Evening with Adele Parks to celebrate the launch of First Wife’s Shadow
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Adele to Stockton to celebrate the launch of her latest paperback First Wife's Shadow

HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE’S A VACANCY…
‘Boy, does Adele Parks put her characters through the wringer in this one! Devious and
dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it.’ Louise Candlish
Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.
If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes? As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.
Tickets £10.00 including a copy of the book – PLEASE NOTE – THE PAPERBACK VERSION OF FIRST WIFE’S SHADOW IS NOT PUBLISHED UNTIL 13th FEBRUARY 2025
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.
Friday 28th February 2025 – 7:00pm
An Evening with Trevor Wood – North East Crime Writer
We are looking forward to welcoming Trevor Wood back to DRAKE -The Bookshop to celebrate the launch of his new paperback Silent Killer

DCI Jack Parker has faced some tough cases, but with a serial killer stalking the streets of Newcastle and one of his closest colleagues lying in the mortuary following a hit and run he thinks things are about as tough as they’ve ever been.
But he should know that trouble always comes in threes. Jack is about to face the biggest challenge of his life, one that will end his career and destroy his family: Early Onset Dementia. As he does everything he can to hide his deteriorating condition from his family and colleagues, Jack believes that the serial killer is haunted by his childhood while his own memories are built on increasingly shifting sands.
The race against time to save lives, including his own, has begun.
Tickets £5.00 – PLEASE NOTE – THE PAPERBACK VERSION OF THE SILENT KILLER IS NOT PUBLISHED UNTIL 27th FEBRUARY 2025
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.
Thursday 20th March 2025 – 7:00pm
An Evening with Mari Hannah – North East Crime Writer
We are looking forward to welcoming Mari Hannah back to Drake the Bookshop to celebrate the launch of her new paperback Her Sister's Killer

What brings people together often throws them apart, especially when it involves family.
Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has been consumed by rooting out her sister’s killer and bringing them to justice. But when new evidence comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation into the tragic unsolved murder without her knowledge, the ties that bind them begin to fray. After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably? The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.
Saturday 5th April 2025 – 4:00pm
Afternoon cream tea with Dales Detective Writer Julia Chapman
It's your Date with Destiny! to celebrate the tenth and final book in this popular crime series please join us for a cosy cream tea while we chat to Julia...

Don’t miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!
From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it?As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door, seeking their services.
We are looking forward to welcoming Julia back to Drake to celebrate the finale of the popular Dales Detective Series. And to celebrate we have organised a cream tea afternoon at our Silver Street neighbours Teahouse Tea Rooms – and you are all invited!
Your ticket will include a cream tea consisting of tea or coffee and a scone or cake.
**please let us know of any allergies**
Please book early as places are limited and tickets will be popular!
Date with Destiny launches on 27th March and you can pre-order your copy here to read it before the event!
We offer a ticketless booking system. Please select ‘Collect from shop’ option at the checkout to avoid carriage fees. You will receive an email confirming your booking and all you need to do is give your name at the welcome desk on the night.