Jane Bailey Signing

Thanks to those who came along to meet Jane Bailey today. We all had a lot of fun talking to a charming and delightful lady. I've sprinkled a few photos here. Those of you who bought only one of her books will surely be back soon for the other. In total, there were 20 books sold on the day and five others had been booked for people away. Not bad considering how quiet the town was in the morning. Perhaps we should hold our signings in the afternoon. What do you think?
One photo shows Nina enjoying a joke with Jane. It was good to see her back behind the counter again and we wish her a full recovery in time for Monday week.

The Bainbridge - Bailey connection

We were sad to hear of the death Beryl Bainbridge whose last novel, 'According to Queeney' was widely praised as was most of her work. She had many nominations for the Booker and twice won the Whitbread prize.

She also has a tenuous connection with our shop through Jane Bailey who will be here to sign her two books on Saturday July 10. It was Beryl Bainbridge who recommended Jane to her agent.

We were reminded by Jane that she has a web site of her own (something we've not got around to yet) Do look up www.jane-bailey.co.uk

Jane Bailey window

Nearly finished the Jane Bailey signing window. Large poster to come from David tomorrow. Difficult to see, as they are so small, but there are three WWII aircraft still fighting it out in there somewhere. They are on loan from The Toy Shop along the road from us. It's the most marvellous toyshop and they often kindly loan us props.
Don't forget the date folks - Saturday 10th July from 10am. Do come along. Remember, we have a special price on the day for her warm, involving novels set in the Cotswolds. We're also hoping that she'll spill some secrets about the characters in her books. Perhaps she'll allow details to go on our blog.

Jane Bailey - Tommy Glover's Sketch of Heaven

This is a charming Cotswold story, set during the war, by Cheltenham author, Jane Bailey. Kitty, young, back-street London girl, is evacuated to a Cotswold village and her 'forthright' (!) manner soon causes upheaval as she acts as a catalyst for change. Seemingly a simple tale, it is packed with memorable characters and interweaving themes.
You cannot fail to be moved, yet laugh out loud, when you read of Kitty's first experience of a Cotswold cream cake. When Kitty, so used to the mean patches of London sky, has her first view of an open Cotswold field, with its seemingly vast horizons, you may well be as moved as she is. With a little of Goodnight Mr. Tom and a great deal of humour, Tommy Glover’s Sketch of Heaven is a delight, from its culture clash beginning to its romantic ending, via an exposure of secrets that belie the idyllic beauty of the Cotswolds.