Events
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
OCTOBER:
Wednesday October 8th, 6-7pm – Penlan Library, 93 Heol Frank, Penlan, Swansea SA5 7AH
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Wednesday October 15th, 7pm – Goldstone Books, 10 Hall Street, Carmarthen
Carys Shannon will be in conversation with her editor Carly Holmes. Free entry.
Thursday October 16th, 7pm – Waterstones, 2a The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1WB
Join us as we welcome Roberto Pastore and Ben Rhys Palmer for the launch of two joyful, tender, and deeply human poetry collections. An evening of conversation, with readings and a Q&A, chaired by Parthian Books' publishing editor, Susie Wild. More info here.
Friday October 17th, 3pm – Victoria Gardens, Neath
Walking tour of Neath: Lewis Davies is joined by the rising star of the Welsh poetry world Natalie Ann Holborow, formerly of Skewen and a winner of the Terry Hetherington Award, and the writer Patricia James, author of Belonging. It all starts at the statue of Howell Gwyn in Victoria Gardens at 3pm and concludes with tea and Welshcakes at the Town Hall. Sensible shoes recommended and fully accessible throughout. More info here.
Saturday October 18th, 12.15pm – Town Hall, Neath
Carys Shannon and Tristan Hughes discuss their new novels. Entry fee: donation based. As part of Neath Arts Festival. More info here.
Saturday October 18th, 6.30pm – Bardic Books at St Illtud's Church, Church Lane Llantwit Major CF61 1SH
Peter Finch discusses The Literary Business with Gary Raymond. A Bardic Books event. Booking info here.
Sunday October 19th, 11am – Town Hall, Neath
Angela V. John will discuss her book Behind the Scenes with Professor Daniel Williams. As part of Neath Arts Festival. More info here.
Monday October 20th, 6pm – Waterstones Swansea, The Old Carlton Cinema, 17 Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3AG
Join us to celebrate the launch of The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025! Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning and the finalists and overall winner of the 2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition will discuss the collection and the short story form. More info here.
Thursday October 23rd, 6.30pm – Swansea Museum / Amgueddfa Abertawe
President’s Invitation Lecture / Darlith Wahodd y Llywydd: Philip Burton and his pursuit of the American dream. A free event: everyone welcome / Croeso i bawb: mynediad am ddim
Thursday October 23rd, 7pm – Storyville Books, 8-10 Mill Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2SN
New Welsh Review and Parthian Autumn Party. Join us at Storyville Books in Pontypridd to celebrate the latest issue of New Welsh Review with readings from our contributors and special guests. We’ll be kicking off at 7.15pm with readings from issue contributors Lesley James, Richard Huw Morgan, Sybilla Harvey, Sam Christie and Roberto Pastore. Special guest Crystal Jeans will also be reading from her brand-new essay collection Blueprints. More info on the Facebook page.
Saturday October 25th, 2-3pm – Morriston Library, 13A Pentrepoeth Rd, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6AA
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Thursday October 30th, 7pm – Seligman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre
Market Road Cardiff CF5 1QE
Peter Finch, Dai Smith, Topher Mills, Ifor Thomas and Patrick Jones have come together for an evening of exceptional poetry, hosted by Natasha Gauthier. Open mic slots will also be available for anyone who’d like to share their own work. Proceeds from the event will go to support Tŷ Hafan and Médecins Sans Frontières. More info here.
NOVEMBER:
Saturday November 1st, 11-12 – Sketty Library, 65 Vivian Rd, Sketty, Swansea SA2 0UN
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Saturday November 1st, 7.15pm – Tangled Parrot 222 High St, Swansea SA1 1NW
Love Poetry Hate Racism. An evening of cutting edge contemporary poetry
supporting UNICEF Gaza Appeal and Love Music Hate Racism with Patrick Jones. Tickets £3 / £4 in advance, £5 on the door. More info on the Facebook page.
Thursday November 6th, 7pm – Holyhead Library, Market Hall, LL65 1HH
Join Mared Llywelyn as she interviews Catrin Menai, Elin Gruffydd and Dafydd Owain about the design and presentation in the books Take Three Canadians and Sweet Melancholy. Free entry. Bilingual event. Phone to book your place: 01407 762 917
Saturday November 8th, 11-12 – Brynhyfryd Library, 417 Llangyfelach Rd, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9LH
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Saturday November 8th, 3-4.30pm – Cathays Library, Fairoak Rd, Cardiff CF24 4PW
Peter Finch will be talking about how The Literary Business has hung together for the past 60 years. Expect insight, humour, hard advice and the odd poem. Book sales from Book Space. Free entry. Booking info here.
November 9th–22nd, 8pm – Salford / Pontrhydyfen
Playing Burton. From the One Man, One Voice collection. See poster for more info.
Friday November 14th, 2.30pm – Tabernacle Art Centre, Newton Road, Swansea, SA3 4AU
Measuring the distance of the literary business. Peter Finch and Dai Smith, with Professor John Spurr. A light-hearted and fine spirited look back through times and travails with stories and anecdotes of the living, and good friends of past times such as Alun Richards, the Pontypridd-born and Mumbles-settled writer of the Onedin Line, and Nigel Jenkins, poet provocateur par excellence and all round gentleman of the Gower. With light refreshments. Booking info here.
Friday November 14th, 7.30pm – The Queer Emporium, 2-4 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE
Writer Crystal Jeans will be coming to The Queer Emporium to celebrate the launch of her new book, Blueprints. This event is run in collaboration with Paned o Gê, the LGBTQ+ bookshop that operates out of The Queer Emporium. Booking info here.
Saturday November 15th, 11-12 – Townhill Library, The Phoenix Centre, Powys Ave, Townhill, Swansea SA1 6PH
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Monday November 17th, 6.30pm – Penrallt Books, Machynlleth
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be discussing their debut novels with editor Carly Holmes. More info TBC.
Thursday November 20th, 6pm – Cultural Institute, Swansea University
Carys Shannon will be in conversation with Elaine Canning. More info here.
Friday November 21st, 10.30-11.30 – Gorseinon Library, 15 West St, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4AA
Carys Shannon will be reading from and discussing her debut novel Truth Like Water. Free entry and all welcome.
Friday November 21st, 7pm – Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be at Addyman Books for an evening of readings and discussion. More info TBC.
Saturday November 22nd, 10.30am – The Hours, Brecon
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be signing copies of their debut novels.
Saturday November 22nd, 12.30 – Storyville Books, 8-10 Mill Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2SN
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be signing copies of their debut novels.
Saturday November 22nd, 3.30pm – Bardic Books, 5 Church Street, Llantwit Major, CF611SB
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be signing copies of their debut novels. With tea and Welsh cakes.
Saturday November 22nd, 6pm – Book Space, 26a Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NL
Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be discussing their debut novels. More info here.
Thursday November 27th, 7pm – Lighthouse Bookshop, 43 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DB
The Edinburgh launch for Crystal Jeans' memoir Blueprints. More info here.
Sunday November 30th, 2pm – Mountain Ash Golf Club
Angela V. John will be giving a talk about Behind the Scenes, as part of a fundraiser for The Friends of Aberffrwd Cemetery. Entry £5 on the door. More info on their Facebook page.
DECEMBER:
Friday December 5th, 6pm – Narberth Museum, The Bonded Stores, Church Street, Narberth
Angela V. John will be joining Mark Lewis to discuss Behind the Scenes. With audience Q&A. Tickets £5. Booking info here.
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
