Event 35 | The Bookery with Angela Tomaski | Home

£10.00

The Bookery with Angela Tomaski – Home

Bridport’s regular literary pop-up presents an evening of readings on the theme of “Home”. A trio of Dorset authors is led by Angela Tomaski whose “exquisitely gothic and darkly comedic” The Infamous Gilberts was shortlisted for the 2026 Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize. The five eccentric protagonists of Tomaski’s novel are a romantic, a traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer. As their crumbling stately home is handed over to a chain of luxury hotels, these five fatherless siblings are cast adrift on the troubled shores of the 20th-century. Angela is supported by Ros Huxley whose novel Kendal Acts Up, is published by local imprint WriteSideLeft, while Lesley Gillilan, shares her work-in-progress, Creatures of Habit. Two hours, with interval.

Priority booking opens Friday 28 August, while general booking opens on Friday 11 September. Become a Friend today and enjoy two weeks of priority booking, giving you first access to the programme. Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets – 01308 424901.

When: Tuesday 10th November 2026 @ 7.00 pm

Where: Bull Ballroom

Description

Lesley Gillilan has had a long career as freelance journalist, writing for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Financial Times and the i-Paper among other titles. Since taking time out to study an MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University (passing with distinction), she has been working on a novel, Creatures of Habit, set in the west country in the 1970s.

Ros Huxley lives in Dorset. In 2021, she graduated with distinction from Exeter University’s MA in Creative Writing. After lockdown, she left her job as a charity fundraiser to write, walk and enjoy nature. Her first novel, a rom-com in a retirement complex, is due to be published next year. Ros lives in Bridport, Dorset.