Events and Book Groups

Here at Cogito our author events are chosen from the books we've read and admired and which we feel reflect both our own and our customers' literary passions and interests. These stimulating and enjoyable talks are tailored to each author and book with many events taking place in the intimate ambience of the bookshop as well as at larger venues in Hexham.

We run two monthly book groups: one for adults who enjoy discussing fiction and for our younger readers, we have a group for children aged 10+. If you're interested in coming along do please just get in touch. All groups are welcoming, fun and generate interesting discussions.

We love sharing the excitement of books with even the youngest in our community. For pre-schoolers, we host weekly storytelling during the summer holidays, with readings from hand-picked children’s books. It's free and informal, so come in, curl up, and enjoy some great stories!

Here's what's coming up soon...

Wednesday 23rd July, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our July fiction book choice is There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.

Wednesday 20th August, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Book Group - The Choice is Yours

Saturday 13th September, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our September children's book choice is A Box Full of Murders by Janice Hallett.

Monday 22nd September, 7:30pm, Queen's Hall Theatre

Natalie Haynes: No Friend to This House

Natalie Haynes is coming to Hexham! Tickets available from the Queen's Hall.

Wednesday 24th September, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our September fiction book choice is Moon Road by Sarah Leipciger.

Saturday 11th October, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our October children's book choice is The Goldsmith and the Master Thief by Tonke Dragt.

Wednesday 22nd October, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our October fiction book choice is A Mouth Full of Salt by Reem Gaafar.

Saturday 8th November, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our November children's book choice is Midnight Treasure by Piers Torday.

Wednesday 19th November, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our November fiction book choice is Plainsong by Kent Haruf.

Saturday 13th December, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group - Favourites

Wednesday 17th December, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Book Group - Best Reads

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