Leamington Soroptimists to host an evening with The Spicy Librarian
Leamington Soroptimists are hosting a fundraising evening with the founder of The Spicy Librarian bookshop next month.
Opened at 45 Warwick Street in Leamington on Valentine's Day this year, The Spicy Librarian, 'Europe's largest independent romance bookshop,' has captured the hearts of readers across the UK.
At the event at the Royal Pump Rooms on Wednesday November 5 its founder Dee Fear will give her first exclusive interview in Leamington telling the story behind her remarkable journey from passionate book lover to successful entrepreneur and revealing how a simple idea grew into a thriving literary community.
She will also talk about the challenges, opportunities and unexpected twists involved in building the business that is putting Leamington firmly on the map for book lovers.
Sarah Pagan, president of Leamington Soroptimists, said: "We believe in raising up women through empowerment, education and collective action.
"This will be a unique and insightful fundraising evening for Myton Hospices and Down Syndrome UK.
"Whether you're a keen reader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply enjoy hearing inspiring stories from local women making a difference, this promises to be an entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking evening. "Come along to the beautiful Pump Rooms and discover how passion, determination and a love of books helped create one of the UK's most exciting independent business success stories.
"If you’ve yet to visit the bookshop on Warwick Street, you’re in for a treat.
"They have over 2,500 romance and fantasy fiction novels in stock and an in- house coffee and cocktail bar."
Tickets cost £25 and can be purchased at www.tickettailor.com/events/leamsorops/2461677 or by visiting the Facebook page www.facebook.com/LeamSorops.
The event is for over-18s only.