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...

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

Children's Book Group

Our March children's book choice is Tyger by S.F. Said.

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

Fiction Book Group

Our March fiction book choice is The Long View by Elizabeth Jane Howard.

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

Fiction Book Group

Our April fiction book choice is My Friends by Hisham Matar.

Saturday 10th May, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our May children's book choice is The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson.

Wednesday 21st May, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our May fiction book choice is Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

Saturday 7th June, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our June children's book choice is I Am Wolf by Alastair Chisholm.

Wednesday 11th June, 7:30pm, Cogito Books

Fiction Book Group

Our June fiction book choice is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.

Saturday 12th July, 4:30pm, Hextol Tans Cafe

Children's Book Group

Our July children's book choice is Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan.

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.

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