The Human Computer with Ben Jeapes, Saturday 5th October 2019

Local author and friend of the shop Ben Jeapes will be running an interactive children's workshop to create a 'Human Computer'.  Learn about the inspirational Ada Lovelace with hands on activities and book reading.

This event on Saturday 5th October at 10am  is aimed at children aged 5-11 years old.

Tickets cost £7 per child,  price includes tea and biscuits for accompanying adults and £2 redeemable against Ben's book
  

Tickets available from Eventbrite or in shop.

TICKET NUMBERS STRICTLY LIMITED 

Ben's latest book 'Ada Lovelace' is published on 3rd October 2019.

Ada Lovelace by Ben Jeapes illustrated by Nick Ward.
Part of the 'first names' series this is the biography of a truly amazing woman: the world's first computer programmer, despite the disadvantage of having lived in a age with no electricity and indeed no computers.  Or so you would think.

Heather Morris, Author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Conversation: Wednesday 23rd October

Heather Morris, author of the heart-breaking and unforgettable international best-seller: The Tattooist of Auschwitz, will be in Abingdon at 7pm on Wednesday 23rd October.

Heather will be in conversation with Lucy Adlington as she talks about her new novel, Cilka's Journey. This powerful sequel to the multi-million copy bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, has been described as “a touching and redemptive tale of love and selflessness”.

Mostly Books and Our Lady's Abingdon are excited to host the inspirational Heather Morris as part of her UK tour.

Heather and Lucy will be discussing the book and will open the floor for questions. Both authors will be signing copies of their books after the event.

Tickets are £17.50 (including a copy of Cilka's Journey), or £7.50 (admission only with £2.50 redeemable against a purchase on the night). Both tickets include a drink on arrival.  Click here to book your ticket.

The event will be taking place at Our Lady's Abingdon Senior School, Radley Road, Abingdon OX14 3PS.