Chepstow Books & Gifts

17/06/2026

We are looking forward to getting involved with Chepstow's Gwyl Hwyl on Saturday 4th July. Join us for a free event at The Palmer Centre at 2pm with FREE bara brith fro all attending. The author Bettrys Jones will be giving a short talk about her new book "The Welsh Almanac" and signing copies. Reserve your free ticket here:
https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/collections/events/products/the-welsh-almanac

04/06/2026

Signed exclusive edition - released 8th October
Pre-order here: https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/products/the-danger-game-tom-fletcher

Franky Brown can't wait for tonight's treehouse sleepover with his best friends, the Danger Gang. Eight ordinary kids, all with EXTRAORDINARY secret superpowers!
But then Franky finds a mysterious videogame in the garage, and decides to press play. And he's ZAPPED INSIDE IT!
It turns out that Franky's mum - a genius inventor - created the game. She just never meant for it to turn EVIL.
Can the Danger Gang use their superpowers - from Mollie's invisibility, to Eric's shark-mode, to Katy's shrinking skills, and more! - to play Franky to freedom? Can they complete five perilous levels and collect five danger diamonds? And can they defeat the final boss waiting for them at the end.....or will it be GAME OVER for the Danger Gang?

27/05/2026

Our summer books guide is now out - pick up a free copy in-store.

27/05/2026

📚 We're Thrilled to be one of the 30 people unveiling the stunning cover of Jodi Picoult's 30th book, 'Hollow Bones'! 🌟
The most unexpected mother-daughter story of the year. Molly Fitzgerald is an expert in crisis, having spent her life mapping out disaster scenarios in an unpredictable world. But when her own life is upended, she’s forced to question everything she thought she knew about safety, love, and truth. Timely, provocative, and deeply emotional, 'Hollow Bones' reflects the fragility of the world around us and the resilience of the human heart.
Jodi Picoult, best-selling author of 'My Sister's Keeper', delivers another unforgettable read as only she can.

Pre-order here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/63/9780241676080

14/05/2026

Out of nowhere this could be our bestseller for May:
https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/products/9780008754785?_pos=1&_sid=0cc5f59da&_ss=r

14/05/2026

Last few of the glorious signed special editions left -grab one here: https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/collections/signed-books-for-sale/products/the-book-of-birds

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Sadie for being am Indie Book Awards judge this year. Some amazing books. Shortlist here: https://booksaremybag.com/IndieBookAwards/Shortlist

07/05/2026

https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/products/gruffalo-granny-with-a-special-exclusive-print
** All was quiet in the deep dark wood, until . . .10th September 2026… PRE-ORDER NOW **

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is coming. Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic.

Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first – pre-order now!

Julia Donaldson said, “I really hope that children – and adults too – will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be. I was delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I’ve seen the brilliant sketches he’s already done for the new book.”

Axel Scheffler said “. . . One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I’m not completely out of practice.”

07/05/2026

Lorraine Kelly "The Island Secret" Event Guest Ticket

Saturday 4th July, 7pm

The Drill Hall, Chepstow

Tickets £5 (redeemable against "The Island Secret")

An evening with national treasure and beloved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly as she introduces us to her stunning new novel "The Island Secret."

'Lorraine is a born storyteller' MARIAN KEYES'

A Scottish Maeve Binchy' VERONICA HENRY

Evie has come home to Orkney and finally found peace. She has rediscovered her passion for painting, mended broken friendships, and for the first time in a long time, truly feels a sense of belonging. But then a surprise visitor arrives.

Mysterious Amelia McLean claims to be Evie's long lost-relative. She looks strangely familiar, her stories seem plausible and she quickly slides into island life. Yet Evie soon starts to feel unsettled and suspicious - and with her hard-won happiness slipping through her fingers, she knows she must uncover Amelia's secret, before it's too late...
Tickets: https://chepstowbooks.co.uk/collections/events/products/lorraine-kelly-the-island-secret-event-copy