Come along to experience the poems they wrote together whilst in books on the walls - and more.

This event will be the culmination of a couple of days of collaboration between Andy Porter (books on the walls Poet in Residence) and Molly Ovenden (Typewriter Poet) at books on the walls (Wed 28 and Thu 29 Oct - further details below).

Get your hands on a copy of Andy's collections, Neighbour’s Got a New Hot Tub and Sourdough in Stilettos; and Molly's Cold Wet Windy. Books will be for sale from books on the walls and the poets will be available after the performance, for book signing with anyone who would like to purchase their poetry collections.

The books on the walls bar and barista and bar service will be in operation for the event.

Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 10.30-1, 2.30-4.30)

“two’s poetry”

AN ON-THE-SPOT POETRY DUET

Two poets in the shop

Swapping stanzas on a rota

They form a Poet Phalanx

One’s from Minnesota…

Pick an emotion, a weather word, and an animal.

Receive unique poems written just for you, on-the-spot, at your request by TWO talented poets: Andy Porter (books on the walls Poet in Residence) and Molly Ovenden.

First come, first served

£10 per request. Payment by Cash (or Card--via QR code)

Want a poem? Talk to Molly and Andy

books on the walls is proud to a host an original interactive event with two published poets - Molly Ovenden and our own poet in residence, Andy Porter.

Molly Ovenden is from Minnesota but has made Yorkshire her home. She is a “typewriter poetry busker” and a creative coach, bringing her art to people in public spaces such as festivals, cafes, bookshops and community centres.

Molly is the author of Cold Wet Windy, a remarkable collection of 100 poems. Each poem was written, typed on her trusty vintage portable Smith Corona, and read out within the course of twenty minutes or so, in response to a conversation. The poems are rich in imagery, playful and profound. Each is an individually commissioned work. Both personal and universal, the poems reach far beyond the confines of the page.

Molly’s “intern” across the two days will be Andy, whose two collections, Neighbour’s Got a New Hot Tub and Sourdough in Stilettos are packed with humour, wit and affection. Andy will be shadowing his bardic mentor Molly to create bespoke poems for visitors to books on the walls in his own distinctive, humorous style.

It promises to be a fun couple of days of rhythm, rhyme and wonder, so bring your stories and see them brought to life in words.

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