Haworth Bookshop to Launch Retelling of Wuthering Heights

Haworth book lovers will be celebrating Emily Bronte’s iconic novel Wuthering Heights - with a twist or two – a day ahead of the high-profile Margot Robbie/Emerald Fennell movie launch…

On Thursday 12^th February at 6PM, St Michael and All Angels' - the Haworth Parish Church in which Emily worshipped - will host the global launch of ‘Catherine – a retelling of Wuthering Heights’ by best-selling gothic author Essie Fox: It’s the greatest tragic love story ever told – but this time, Catherine tells it herself. Essie Fox’s Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity – a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love. Copies of the Special Edition Sprayed Edge first edition of Catherine will be available at the event.

Essie will be joined by Claire O'Callaghan in a wide-ranging discussion of all things Wuthering Heights. Emily Bronte expert Claire will also update us on her forthcoming revised and extended edition of definitive biography 'Emily Bronte Reappraised'

Essie and Claire will also be reading from and discussing their books, answering questions and signing copies.

Tickets are £10 and are available from the shop or online. Attendees will be eligible for 10% off all books in the shop at the event.

There is more on in February in Haworth’s Award-Winning Bookshop, Wave of Nostalgia where the month kicks off as normal on Saturday 7^th February when everyone is invited to join the monthly LGBTQ+ group which is meeting at 11.30 to discuss books, chat & drink hot chocolate.

On Thursday 18^th at 7PM, join Hebden Bridge based award-winning novelist Liz Flanagan in the shop or by Zoom in launching her terrific first Adult Historical Fiction Novel, When We Were Divided

Set in the English civil wars around Heptonstall in 1643, it’s the story of how families are transformed by the conflict. Divided by plague, divided by war, divided by love. A story that will stay in your heart long after reading the book.

Tickets are £5 and are available from the shop or online. Attendees in person will receive a free drink - wine, tea or coffee and ALL attendees will be eligible for 10% off all books in the shop or online.

Wave of Nostalgia owner, Diane Park adds "Last year we organised more than sixty author, book or community events attended by over 2,500 people. We’re really proud of what we achieved and what an important role we have come to play in the community. This year’s programme is starting with a bang with two very special events in February, which we know local people will love. Do keep your diaries free for 10^th March, too, when one of the UK’s best Crime writers, Elly Griffiths, will be joining us to chat about her latest novel”