An Evening at the Inn: Chiara Bullen at The Bookmonger in Conversation with Shiv from Shivsbookshelf

An Evening at the Inn: Chiara Bullen at The Bookmonger in Conversation with Shiv of Shivsbookshelf

Celebrating her debut cosy fantasy, The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance, a conversation chaired by the incredible Shiv of Shivsbookshelf.

Some books feel like an adventure. Others feel like coming home. Chiara Bullen's debut manages both.

We're delighted to welcome Scottish author Chiara Bullen to The Bookmonger to celebrate the launch of The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance, a heart-warming, poignant cosy fantasy about ambition, belonging, and the quiet magic of finding where you're meant to be. She'll be joined in conversation by Siobhan "Shiv" Grady of Shiv's Bookshelf for a cosy, thoughtful, and joyful evening among fellow readers.

About the Book

Behind every hero, there's a historian.

Ainsworth Gladsly, an ambitious young historian, is sent to a rustic inn at the foot of the legendary Mount Vengeance to document the adventurers who brave its dragon-topped peak. But as he warms to the inn's charm, and its lovely innkeeper, Honey, he makes a troubling discovery: no one has ever actually climbed the mountain. With his academic reputation on the line, it's a centuries-old mystery he can't leave unsolved.

Praise for The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance

"Wrap yourself up in a blanket and have a warm cup of tea close at hand! This may be the coziest fantasy I've ever read."
— Ry Herman, author of This Princess Kills Monsters

"A book that feels like a don't-leave-the-tavern D&D session… depth, warmth, and impeccable world-building all at once."
— Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

"A heartfelt and heartwarming story about finding your own peace… charming and lovely."
— Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

About the Author

Chiara Bullen is a Scottish writer and academic living in Glasgow. She spends most of her days researching literature and her evenings writing novels. When she isn't exploring hills across Scotland, she can be found wandering the fictional mountains of D&D with her party.

About Shiv

Shiv is a prominent Glasgow-based BookToker and Bookstagrammer with a vibrant online community of book lovers. She runs The Cosy Wee Book Club and created The Big Bookish Day Out, whose inaugural event sold out at Barras Art and Design in July 2026. Online or in person, she has a real gift for bringing the book community together.

What to Expect on the Night

• In-conversation event with Chiara Bullen and Shiv from Shivsookshelf
• A spoiler-free discussion of The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance and Chiara's writing
• Audience Q&A
• Book signing
• Wine, beer, and soft drinks available for purchase on the night
• Signature Bookmonger Charcuterie Board to share

This will be an intimate and heart-warming evening, a chance to hear from one of Scotland's most exciting debut voices in cosy fantasy. Seats are limited, so book early.

🎟 Ticket Options (doors open 6:45pm, event begins 7pm)

£15 — Admission Only
£25 — Admission + Hardback Copy of The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance

Refund Policy (Event Cancellation)

In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The cost of the book (based on its retail price) will be deducted from the total ticket price, and the book will still be yours to keep.

No refunds will be offered if the customer needs to cancel for any reason, but we will do our best to resell your seat with sufficient notice.