We're delighted to welcome TV and radio star turned author Rev Richard Coles to our coffee shop
TV and radio star turned author Rev Richard Coles is creating a real buzz of excitement among readers as he gets set for a book signing visit to Kirkham.
The retired vicar, who was also a leading pop musician in the 1980s will be at the Book Bean and Ice Cream bookshop in Poulton Street on Monday, April 27 promoting his first children's book A Heist Before Bedtime – a collection of 12 true crime stories just for kids.
Coles’ books have proved a big hit since he turned his hand to writing after retiring from the ministry but this is his first venture into children’s literature - and Book Bean and Ice Cream proprietor Elaine Silverwood says all the signs are that it will prove popular.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome The Rev Richard Coles as he signs his much anticipated first children's book 'A Heist Before Bedtime'.
“Richard will spend the day with us visiting children from across Lancashire at Westholme School, Blackburn in the morning and then a multi-school event in the afternoon at Rossall School in their Chapel,” said Elaine.
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“We will return to Book, Bean and Ice Cream for 4.45pm for a ticketed book signing giving children the opportunity to have their copy of 'A Heist Before Bedtime' personalised by Richard. There is already a real buzz of excitement in the town among adults and children alike.”
A Heist Before Bedtime is a collection of hilarious true stories of some of the most peculiar crimes of all time, targeted at readers aged eight and upwards. For instance, did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald's heist?
Rev Coles played in the 1980s band Bronski Beat before he came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the band the Communards. They achieved three UK top 10 hits, including the No. 1 record and best-selling single of 1986, Don’t Leave Me This Way.
He frequently appears on radio and television and has been a regular contributor to popular television shows such as QI, Would I Lie To You? and Have I Got News For You?
Tickets for the signing event at £12 include a copy of the book and entry for four people and are available from www.bookbeanandicecream.co.uk/reverend-richard-coles-book-signing-event/