The Quill & Quiver

The Quill & Quiver Independent bookshop, art and craft cafe. Brewing conversations and sparking creativity!

PAINT YOUR PARTNERJoin us at The Quill & Quiver for an evening of questionable artistic talent, uncontrollable laughter ...
28/08/2026

PAINT YOUR PARTNER

Join us at The Quill & Quiver for an evening of questionable artistic talent, uncontrollable laughter and portraits that may or may not permanently damage your relationship.

Bring your partner, your best friend, your sibling, your mum, your work wife, your favourite human, whoever you're willing to sit opposite and attempt to immortalise on canvas.

You'll each be given everything you need to create your masterpiece before the big reveal at the end.

And absolutely NO artistic ability is required.

🎨 All painting materials provided

🖼️ Your masterpiece is yours to take home

🫖 Refreshments available to purchase throughout the evening

😂 Public humiliation almost certainly included

Come as a pair, grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush and prepare to discover exactly how your favourite person sees you.

Friendships and relationships should hopefully remain intact. The Quill & Quiver accepts no responsibility for arguments resulting from artistic interpretation. 🎨❤️

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The evening book club met this week to discuss The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap, as you can see from this positively...
27/08/2026

The evening book club met this week to discuss The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap, as you can see from this positively glowing review it’s gone down a extremely well! If your feeling left out, join us for the September meeting on Monday 28th September at 6:45pm were we will be discussing Hekate by Nikita Gill.

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The Resurrectionists was praised from beginning to end, from Dunlap’s beautifully immersive writing style, use of Victorian English and lesser-used vocabulary, to the way she weaves fiction so seamlessly through the very real and very dark history of Burke and Hare and the resurrectionists of 19th-century Edinburgh.

The characters were an enormous highlight. Members became so attached to our protagonist and his colleague that several simply didn’t want the book to end. The relationships throughout were incredibly well written, but it was the first-person POV that really pulled everyone in. His thoughts and feelings are written with such care and intention that, rather than simply being told how he feels, you feel it with him. At times, it was as though the emotions belonged to the reader.

The history behind the story prompted just as much conversation.

We were astounded by the intricacies of the underground resurrectionist trade: how organised it became, the demand that existed for bodies, and how essential access to human cadavers was to the advancement of medical science and physicians’ understanding of anatomy.

It created such an uncomfortable moral contradiction to discuss. The exhumation of somebody’s loved one is a horrifying violation, and yet the knowledge gained through anatomical study went on to help save and prolong countless human lives.

Macabre, fascinating, emotional and beautifully written historical dark academia.

A very easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from the Evening Book Club

26/08/2026

When you rope the team in to help with socials ⭐️

Cleo chose One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (her favourite book)

26/08/2026

When you rope the team in to help with socials ⭐️

Dan chose Delicious In Dungeon by Ryoko Kui

✨ September at The Quill & Quiver is all about stories coming to life. ✨Join us for two unique evening events celebratin...
26/08/2026

✨ September at The Quill & Quiver is all about stories coming to life. ✨

Join us for two unique evening events celebrating storytelling in all its forms. On Saturday 12th September (7pm-10pm), our bookshop becomes a stage as performers from The Stamford Shakespeare Company, Stamford Shoestring Theatre Company, and Corby Amateur Theatrical Society bring theatre, live performance and unforgettable characters.

Then on Friday 25th September (7pm-10pm), we're reviving Adult Show & Tell. Bring along a treasured object, curious find, family heirloom, prized possession or anything with a story worth sharing. (No pets, please)

Whether stories are told on stage or through the things we hold onto, we'd love you to be part of the conversation. 📚🎭✨

🍂 Autumn Equinox Sound Bath 🍂As summer fades and autumn begins, take some time to pause, breathe and welcome the changin...
25/08/2026

🍂 Autumn Equinox Sound Bath 🍂

As summer fades and autumn begins, take some time to pause, breathe and welcome the changing season with a peaceful Sound Bath at The Quill & Quiver.

Join us for an evening of soothing sounds, gentle vibrations and deep relaxation, surrounded by the cosy atmosphere of the bookshop.

Monday 21st September
6:30pm–8:00pm

Ticket includes a cup of tea (any flavour)

Please arrive 10 minutes before the session so you have plenty of time to settle in and get comfortable. Unfortunately, latecomers cannot be admitted once the session has started, as we want to keep the space peaceful and minimise disruption.

There’s no need to bring a yoga mat — we’ll have chunky floor mattresses ready for you to get cosy.

A few things to know:

✨ Space is limited so only a few tickets are available and keeps the session intimate and cosy.

✨ If you’re unable to lie down comfortably, please let us know — we can accommodate you in a chair, and you’ll receive the sound healing experience just the same as everyone else.

✨ A Sound Bath consent form will be provided on arrival. You’ll be asked to sign to confirm that you have read and understood it.

✨ Essential oil sprays and/or incense may be used during the session, so please let us know beforehand if you have any allergies or sensitivities.

✨ Most importantly, there’s nothing you need to do. Get comfortable, close your eyes if you wish, breathe deeply and let the sounds do the work.

✨ We look forward to holding space for you as we welcome the arrival of autumn.

✨ Please avoid consuming alcohol before the session.

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Ever wanted to turn one of your favourite books into a beautiful, completely unique edition?Join us at The Quill & Quive...
24/08/2026

Ever wanted to turn one of your favourite books into a beautiful, completely unique edition?

Join us at The Quill & Quiver for a three-hour book rebinding workshop, where you’ll learn how to remove and completely rebind a book cover, and leave with your very own handmade special edition.

Friday 11th September
7pm–10pm
The Quill & Quiver
£40 per person
Book via our website - www.quillandquiver.co.uk

Your ticket includes:

✨ A three-hour guided book rebinding workshop
✨ Your choice of a brand-new copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing OR Frankenstein
✨ All the supplies and materials needed to create your new cover
✨ Your finished, hand-rebound book to take home

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

I honestly don’t quite know how to put yesterday into words ❤️Thank you so much to every single person who wished me a h...
23/08/2026

I honestly don’t quite know how to put yesterday into words ❤️

Thank you so much to every single person who wished me a happy birthday, left a message, popped into the shop, brought me a card, flowers or a gift. I currently have more flowers than I own vases for 😂 and I was completely blown away by how much love I received.

I cried (again) at all the messages and reading just how much The Quill & Quiver means to all of you.

When you pour so much of yourself into building something, you spend most of your time thinking about what needs doing next. The next event. The next order. The next idea. The next problem to solve. You don't always get the chance to stop and see what it's doing in the present when constantly planning for the future.

Thank you for yesterday. Thank you for believing in this place. And thank you for reminding me, on the days when I'm exhausted and running on fumes, exactly why we do it. And thank you to my wonderful team for my spa afternoon. I promise not to take my laptop 😂

I feel incredibly lucky ❣️

Carrie x

Calling all thriller lovers...We're so excited to welcome local author Bethany Philip to The Quill & Quiver on Saturday ...
23/08/2026

Calling all thriller lovers...

We're so excited to welcome local author Bethany Philip to The Quill & Quiver on Saturday 29th August!

Bethany will be with us from 11am–2pm, chatting all things writing, signing books and introducing readers to her gripping debut psychological thriller, Grey Area.

No tickets required

📍 The Quill & Quiver 11 Welland Vale Road, Corby

THERE YOU ARE. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU!The wait is finally over.On the eve of the next chapter in A Court of Thorns an...
22/08/2026

THERE YOU ARE. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU!

The wait is finally over.

On the eve of the next chapter in A Court of Thorns and Roses, the doors to Prythian will open for one unforgettable night.

As darkness falls, step beyond the wall and join fellow ACOTAR readers for an immersive celebration of the world we've spent years getting lost in.

Arrive to a welcome drink and canapes before exploring our Fae Market, carefully curated with independent traders offering bookish treasures, curiosities and treats.
Test your knowledge with ACOTAR trivia. Post your theories of The Court of Splintered Harmony on our theory board. Get creative with themed crafts. Themed photo opportunity. Browse the market. Visit the bar. Take part in our games and claim your prizes, including one lucky guest winning the ACOTAR boxset with the new spine design to match The Court of Splintered Harmony (worth £114.00) , meaning you'll be one of the first to have the full matching set.

And somewhere within the celebrations, we'll be joined by special guests for a live podcast recording, discussing all things ACOTAR before the moment we've all been waiting for.

Then, as midnight approaches, we'll gather together.

And when the clock strikes twelve... a copy of ACOTAR 6 will be in your hands.
Which court will you sit in?

DATE: Monday 26th October 2026
DOORS OPEN: 9pm
VENUE: Holiday Inn, Corby
DRESS CODE: Fae Ball (optional)

What's included in your ticket:
Entry to our private celebration
Your copy ofcACOTAR 6, collected at midnight
Welcome drink (alcohol/non-alcohol options)
Canapes on arrival
Access to our specially curated Fae Market
ACOTAR themed crafts
Themed photo opportunity.
Trivia & games
Prizes throughout the evening
Chance to win a hardback ACOTAR box set
Live podcast recording with special guests
Access to the bar throughout the evening
Snacks available during the night

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

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111 Welland Vale Road
Corby
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