Authors' Corner In the Library

Indulge in a quiet moment during the busy Sale day to visit Authors' Corner.

A unique opportunity to meet authors, buy your Christmas books and have them signed and personalised with ALL profits going directly to the Sale.

Sam Way

SAM'S EATS: Check out this exciting debut cookbook from social media sensation and Old Dragon Sam Way, whose 60 second video recipes are followed by over 13 million. Full of accessible recipes, this is the perfect present for any foodie.

Dominic Sandbrook

THE REST IS HISTORY — HISTORY'S MOST CURIOUS QUESTIONS ANSWERED: From the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, a whistle-stop tour through the past.

Also signing: The Fall of the Aztecs and other books from his Adventures in Time series

Lucy Atkins

WINDMILL HILL: Bestselling author Lucy Atkins will be signing her new novel, Windmill Hill. The story of two very different women, both with painful pasts, and their eccentric friendship. 

Also signing: Magpie Lane and The Night Visitor

Peter Frankopan

THE EARTH TRANSFORMED: This latest book from one of the world’s leading historians discusses the interactions between human societies and the environment through history, showing how climate change has dramatically shaped civilisation across time. Peter is Professor of Global History at Oxford University.

Also signing: The Silk Roads ( children’s edition), The Silk Roads and The New Silk Roads.

Jinny Blom

WHAT MAKES A GARDEN: a Considered Approach to Garden Design This beautiful new book by one of the world’s leading garden designers explains the value of a multi-disciplinary approach that embraces architecture, conservation and art, and that appeals to all five senses. Jinny Blom is one of Britain’s foremost landscape gardeners.

Lewis Dartnell

BEING HUMAN: Fascinating exploration of how human biology has shaped relationships, societies, economies and wars across the globe. Lewis Dartnell is Professor of Science Communication at Westminster University.

Also signing: Origins, The Knowledge and Life in The Universe

Susie Dent

ROOTS OF HAPPINESS: This joyous collection of 100 positive words and their origins will show readers young and old just how wonderful language can be - and how you can use your words to make the world a happier place.

Also signing: Interesting Stories About Curious Words, Word Perfect and An Emotional Dictionary

Clare Balding

ISLE OF DOGS: In her latest book, leading sportswoman, sports commentator and author Clare Balding explores just what it is that makes our relationship with dogs so special, meeting people who live, work and innovate with their dogs.

Also signing: Fall Off Get Back On Keep Going and The Racehorse series

Imogen Edwards-Jones

THE WITCH'S DAUGHTER: Based on a true story, this magical tale by the bestselling author of Hotel Babylon is a story of love and betrayal in Imperial Russia.

Also signing: The Witches of St Petersburg and Have You Got Anything Stronger.

Simon Heffer

SING AS WE GO: Britain Between the Wars: The fourth and final volume in Simon Heffer's critically-acclaimed sequence of books on British history, ‘Sing As We Go’ explores and explains the pulsing politics of the 1920s and 1930s. It traces the changing face of Britain in that period, including the emergence of radio, cinema, cars, and warring ideological factions.

Also signing: High Minds and The Chips Channon Diaries Part 1