Join us for the first book-tastic gathering of readers the first Book Swap and Cocktail Party of 2026!

We’re hosting the event in the first-floor event room of The Star Inn, Alfriston, from 6:30pm on Friday, 13 March.

Bring along a book you’ll offer up to trade – one you loved, or maybe one you loath but hope someone else will enjoy. Hardback and paperback books are welcome; fiction or cookery or history or poetry - whatever you want to share.

By the end of the evening you’ll be able to take home a book from someone else.

And there will be advance proof copies for you to browse, and blind date books too.

Of course, you’ll savour bookish chat with other like-minded book lovers.

Maybe you’ll enjoy something delicious to sip, thanks to the bar at The Star - and ‘mocktails’ are available, if you’re alcohol-free. You could think about reserving a table for supper after the event, too - call The Star on 01323 870 495.

Admittance costs £6. Please help our planning by securing your place in advance (we will keep a guest list - no tickets for you to deal with). You may stop in the shop to pay, or use the form here.