Join us on Thursday 25th October at 11am as we welcome author Teresa Heapy and author and illustrator Sue Heap as they share their new book Ten Cars and a Million Stars. [Read more…]
An evening with Comedian Robin Ince: I’m a Joke and So Are You
Join us on Wednesday 31st October at 6.30pm for an evening with comedian Robin Ince who will be discussing his latest book, I’m a Joke and So Are You.
Book Launch with Juliet Heslewood
Please join us on Thursday 1st November from 6.30-8pm for the launch of Van Gogh: A Life in Places by Juliet Heslewood.
Book Launch with Martin Moore
Join us on Thursday 11th October from 6.30-8.30pm for the launch of Democracy Hacked: Political Turmoil and Information Warfare in the Digital Age by Martin Moore.
Book Launch with Peter Buckman
Please join us on Thursday 22nd November from 6-8pm for the launch of A Genial Senior’s Companion to Ageing by Peter Buckman. [Read more…]
Upcoming Events at Jaffe & Neale Chipping Norton
24th June – 1st July 2017
Celebrate Independent Bookshop week
at Jaffe and Neale
To celebrate the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookshop Week (IBW), here at Jaffé & Neale we have some very special events planned. IBW is part of the Books Are My Bag campaign, which is dedicated to supporting Independent bookshops up and down the country. For more information on the upcoming events, ask us in store, email us at info@jaffeandneale.co.uk, or call us on 01608 641481
10:30am Tuesday 27th June 2017
SYLVIA BROWRIGG READING GROUP
Tickets £14.99, on sale now.
Ticket price includes a copy of Pages For Her and coffee & cake
To celebrate the release of her novel, Pages For Her, Sylvia Brownrigg will be visiting the shop to discuss her work, answer any questions you might have, as well as doing a short reading from her newest book. Sylvia has authored six works of fiction, and has appeared in the New York Times Notable list, as well as the LA Times Best Books of the year. Her reviews have appeared in various publications, and she has taught at the American University in Paris.
6pm Monday 26TH June 2017
BOOK LAUNCH WITH PETER MALIN
Peter Malin will be here in the shop to celebrate the launch of his newest collection of short stories, Out of the Dark.
Peter will do a short talk about his work, accompanied by a reading from his newest book.
The event is not ticketed, so do feel free to come along.
10:30 am Saturday 24th June 2017
BOOK SIGNING WITH SEB HOLMES
Seb Holmes, professional London chef, will be here in the shop on Saturday the 24th June to sign copies of his newest book, Cook Thai. Seb’s restaurant Farang aims to feed Londoners modern Thai street food with a key focus on fusing seasonal ingredients with home-made Thai street food. Founder and head chef Seb Holmes fell in love with Thai food whilst working as the sous chef at the Begging Bowl in Peckham where the food is renowned for it’s sweet, salty, spicy and sour deliciousness.
The event is not ticketed; we look forward to seeing you.
Book signing, drinks and dinner, with author Declan Murphy and Ami Rao
You are invited to a book signing, drinks and dinner with
Declan Murphy to celebrate the publication of his autobiography
Tuesday, 25th April 2017
Reception and Book signing @7pm
Jaffé and Neale Bookshop & Café, 8 Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold
Sponsored by Haynes, Hanson and Clark.
Admission free.
Following the reception we will be hosting a dinner and interview with Declan Murphy and Ami Rao at The Old Butchers restaurant (opposite Jaffé and Neale)
Dinner @8pm The Old Butchers, 7 Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold £45
(To include 3 course set menu and signed copy of the book).
Please book dinner tickets directly with The Old Butchers on 01451 831700. Reservations are on a strictly first come first served basis.
All enquiries and RSVP to e: joanna@jaffeandneale.co.uk t: 01451 832000
Amanda Brooks is Bringing Glamour to Chippy
Amanda Brooks will be here signing copies of her acclaimed new book – Always Pack a Party Dress – and talking about her long and varied career. Ranging from a ‘gallerina’ at the Gagosian Gallery to a photo assistant for Patrick Demarchelier, Amanda has since stamped her distinctive personal style across the world as a leading fashion designer, and a warm, witty writer to boot. 
Pop over from 10:30 on Saturday the 11th of July, no ticket needed. Perfect for those passionate about fashion, or just looking to be inspired.
What A Weekend- Chipping Norton Literary Festival 2015
From Left to Right: A F Harold, Steven Butler, Dave Shelton, Elen Caldecott, Adam Stower, Gill Lewis
What a fantastic festival! The much anticipated Chipping Norton Literary Festival exceeded all expectation and was another incredible occasion for the town and beyond.
Thursday saw a steady flow of creativity and awe-inspiring talent stream through the shop as a rich variety of authors joined us here in the shop and across Chipping Norton. We saw an enthusiastic group of children’s authors coming together for the Festival’s school’s day. I’m undecided as to the what the collective noun for authors should be but when you see children’s authors, like those who joined us, its hard to think of anything strictly formal like an index or a chapter of authors. When you meet such imaginative, engaging and enthusiastic authors you know as a bookseller that your job has just become that much easier; their passion for books, not just their own work, and their eloquent way with words has most definitely sold us on every single book! Schools across the county were joined by Stewart Ross, Adam Stower, Dave Shelton, Gill Lewis, Elen Caldecott, Steven Butler, A F Harold and John Dougherty.
Mark Billingham and Lee Child
After a flying start, Friday, Saturday and Sunday saw an astonishing array of exceptional events ranging from Lee Child in the Theatre as well as Richard and Judy later in the day, Shelia Hancock and Baroness Trumpington, Matt Haig in the Town Hall and debut novelists Renee Knight, Jason Hewitt and Paula Hawkins, and storytelling with Petr Horacek in the Library. The town was buzzing with literary excitement and here in the shop we were truly privileged to host the Green Room. If you missed out this year on all that the Festival had to offer then make sure you follow us throughout the year and join us next year. Here are some of our favourite moments from the weekend.
Matt Haig enjoying the joys of the bookshop
Our beautiful window by Petr Horacek
Storytelling in the Library with Petr Horacek
The incredible Lee Child with the lovely Polly Jaffé
Juice
Healthy eating has become a vibrant, fun thing with cookbook after cookbook showing you the beauty of cooking the things that will make your body feel good inside and out. We’ve seen the Hemsley sisters reminding us how to eat well, Deliciously Ella reinventing the way we view food and Dale Pinnock showing us how to eat our way to better health. But it can still be a problem to get the right vitamins and minerals into our diet.
If you haven’t already discovered the joys of juicing you need to. More and more people are incorporating juices into this healthy lifestyle that we are seeing modelled. I know you may have a whole stack of cookbooks already this year but here’s one more to add; a perfectly sized, easy to use juicing book by Rosemary Ferguson. 
Categorised into six sections including Detox & Heal, Rest & De-Stress and Energize, Ferguson’s debut book is concise in its method and descriptions but incising and intriguing. There is a stunning freshness throughout the book, both pictorially and in its content, that for me, an owner of far too many cookbooks, cannot help but buy immediately. The brilliant thing, yet another to add to the list, is that no matter if you have a Nutribullet or a more simple juicer, her recipes are there to suit all. Read more about model and nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson here
One of the joys of being in such a wonderful independent bookshop is being able to welcome authors into the shop and we have the privilege of having a Spring Saturday morning with Rosemary Ferguson. Join us on Saturday 11th April from 10-11am for a book signing and juicing demos. Sample a variety of her delicious juices and be inspired whether be it for yourself or finally finding a way for your kids to get fruit and vegetables into their diet.
Order your copy of Juice by Rosemary Ferguson in store now and be sure to join us on 11th April.