{"product_id":"an-evening-at-the-inn-chiara-bullen-at-the-bookmonger-in-conversation-with-siobhan-grady-of-shivsbookshelf","title":"An Evening at the Inn: Chiara Bullen at The Bookmonger in Conversation with Shiv from Shivsbookshelf","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Evening at the Inn: Chiara Bullen at The Bookmonger in Conversation with Shiv of Shivsbookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCelebrating her debut cosy fantasy, \u003cem\u003eThe Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance, \u003c\/em\u003ea conversation chaired by the incredible Shiv of Shivsbookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome books feel like an adventure. Others feel like coming home. Chiara Bullen's debut manages both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe're delighted to welcome Scottish author Chiara Bullen to The Bookmonger to celebrate the launch of \u003cem\u003eThe Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance, \u003c\/em\u003ea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind every hero, there's a historian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAinsworth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eRy Herman\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThis Princess Kills Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A book that feels like a don't-leave-the-tavern D\u0026amp;D session… depth, warmth, and impeccable world-building all at once.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eBea Fitzgerald\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eGirl, Goddess, Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A heartfelt and heartwarming story about finding your own peace… charming and lovely.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Beth Durst\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Spellshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChiara 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\u0026amp;D with her party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shiv\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShiv 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect on the Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIn-conversation event with Chiara Bullen and Shiv from Shivsookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA spoiler-free discussion of \u003cem\u003eThe Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance\u003c\/em\u003e and Chiara's writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudience Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBook signing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWine, beer, and soft drinks available for purchase on the night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignature Bookmonger Charcuterie Board to share\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎟 \u003cstrong\u003eTicket Options\u003c\/strong\u003e (doors open 6:45pm, event begins 7pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£15\u003c\/strong\u003e — Admission Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£25\u003c\/strong\u003e — Admission + Hardback Copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy (Event Cancellation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookmonger","offers":[{"title":"Admission Only","offer_id":60363820400974,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Admission Plus Hardback Copy of \"The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance\"","offer_id":60363820433742,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/5795\/6174\/files\/Michael_Pedersen-6.png?v=1786546696","url":"https:\/\/thebookmongerbearsden.co.uk\/products\/an-evening-at-the-inn-chiara-bullen-at-the-bookmonger-in-conversation-with-siobhan-grady-of-shivsbookshelf","provider":"The Bookmonger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}