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PM Book Club

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Thanks to everyone who came last night, another good discussion. The next choice of book is Guy Standing's 'The Plunder of the Commons' available for all attendees for £8.99 from the shop. Thought this book seemed appropriate as Guy Standing will be launching this book next Thursday, 12 September at The Printworks. The next date…
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Book launch of Robin Young’s Dhanmondi Road

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Book launch of Robin Young's 'Dhanmondi Road' here in the shop. Monday 14th October. 6pm. Free entry. The year is 1973. The Bangladesh war of independence is over but the country remains in chaos. Gareth McKinley, a young Australian, arrives in the country to work on a project set up to care for destitute children.…
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Planning meeting for Spirit of Tressell festival

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Next planning meeting for those wanting to get actively involved with the 'Spirt of Robert Tressell Festival' will be held at Printed Matter Bookshop on Monday, 28th October at 6pm. The festival is being planned for October 2020 and there are lots of ideas for theatre, music, walks, films, stalls & talks. Come along if…
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Das Kapital Reading Group

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

The second meeting of the Das Kapital Reading Group will take place at 6pm, Monday, 4th November at the shop. The next session we'll be discussing chapters two and three of Vol.1. The Wordsworth edition is available from the shop for £3.50 for all attendees.

100th Anniversary of Letter to My Father book reading

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Book reading of 'Letter to My Father' not by Kafka himself but Kafka-enthusiast, local writer, Howard Colyer. 6pm at the shop. Free entry. This letter is the closest that Kafka came to setting down his autobiography. He was driven to write it by his father's opposition to his engagement with Julie Wohryzek. The marriage did…
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Book reading of Car Park Life with Gareth Rees

Twelve Hundred Postcards 80 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

For those who missed the superb book launch of Car Park Life last night, Gareth will be back on the road from where it all started - opposite Morrisons car park! Thursday, 28th November. 6pm. Free entry. at Twelve Hundred Postcards, 80 Queens Road, Hastings.

Book discussion with Emma Warren & Ben Thompson

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Ben Thompson will be in discussion with Emma Warren on her new book, 'Make Some Space'. Thurs, 5th December. 6pm sharp at the shop. Free entry. Make Some Space​ documents the colourful community that ran ad hoc music venue Total Refreshment Centre. It tells the story of an Edwardian factory that became an influential music…
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Das Kapital Reading Group

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

I suggested a break for December but the hardcore of the group said no, so we will be meeting on 9th December 6pm in the shop to discuss chapters 4 and 5.

A Reading of A Xmas Carol with Sidney Kean

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Back by popular demand, a reading of Dickens' much loved novella, 'A Christmas Carol, read by local actor, Sidney Kean. This reading is limited to 15 seats, so advanced booking is the only way. Tickets. £5 each. 6pm, Sunday, 15th December at PM Bookshop. Complimentary drink on the night. Bring a small cushion for your…
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PM Book Club – The Finance Curse

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

For our next book we're going to be discussing the follow-up to Nicholas Shaxson's brillant book, Treasure Islands, with 'The Finance Curse. Next meet-up will be Monday 6th January 2020. 6pm in the shop. Book available from the shop, discount for attendees. Description: We need finance – but when finance grows too big it becomes…
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Planning meeting for Spirit of Tressell festival

Printed Matter Bookshop Hastings 185 Queens Road, Hastings, GB

Next planning meeting for those wanting to get actively involved with the 'Spirt of Robert Tressell Festival' will be held at Printed Matter Bookshop on Monday, 13th January at 6pm. The festival is being planned for October 2020