Bookshop Socials
The BA typically holds a number of bookshop socials each year which gives members a chance to meet other local booksellers in a relaxed informal setting and has proved to be very popular.
Each evening starts off with a drink’s reception at the host bookshop, followed by an author dinner at a nearby restaurant. The dinner is sponsored by publishers who are also present, with an author(s) to discuss their latest or upcoming titles.
The events are open to BA Members only and are FREE of charge to attend. All bookshop staff are welcome on a first come first serve basis.
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday 29th April 2026 - O'Mahony's Booksellers, Limerick - Register here!
- Sponsored by An Post, our Limerick social will be a warm and relaxed evening starting off with drinks and networking in the bookshop. This will be followed by a publisher‑sponsored dinner in a nearby restaurant.
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- Thursday 7th May 2026 - Griffin Books, Penarth - Bookings will open soon.
- Sponsored by Pan Macmillan, we’ll be joined by an exciting range of authors for drinks at the bookshop. This will be followed by a publisher‑sponsored dinner in a nearby restaurant. The Bookshop Social Programme is sponsored by BatchLine POS
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- Thursday 11th June 2026 - Mr B's Emporium, Bath - Bookings will open soon.
- Sponsored by Penguin Random House. We’ll be joined by an exciting range of authors for drinks at the bookshop. This will be followed by a publisher‑sponsored dinner in a nearby restaurant. Mr B’s bookshop will also be celebrating their 20th anniversary. The Bookshop Social Programme is sponsored by BatchLine POS
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Previously, we have held socials at:
We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our member events this year. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did!
Many thanks to our sponsor BatchLine POS.
Check out photos below from the previous bookshop socials!