

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VIP Preview Party - Clare Mackintosh: 'It's Not What You Think'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: NEW DATE: This event will now take place on Monday 23 February.

Are you ready for something a little bit different? We're beyond excited to be hosting an exclusive VIP Preview Party for Clare Mackintosh's hotly anticipated new book, 'It's Not What You Think'. Join us in the shop for an intimate gathering in the company of one of the UK's favourite crime writers as she introduces her twisty new thriller. 

What to expect:

- a drink and nibbles on arrival
- themed merchandise and goodies
- fun games to get the party going
- plenty of time to mingle and chat with Clare

All VIP guests will also receive a SIGNED and dedicated copy of It's Not What You Think when it's published on Thursday 26 March.

Clare says: "My schedule around publication is always so busy that I'm often dashing off from events as soon as the signing queue has finished, so I'm looking forward to having time to chat to readers properly at these special parties. Given my love of plot twists, I am of course planning a few surprises for our VIP guests..." 

This is just one of two pre-order parties Clare will be hosting ahead of the book's release, and the only one taking place in Wales! Make sure you grab your ticket early, as spaces are strictly limited.  

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Monday 23 February  | 7.30 pm
Griffin Books, 9-9A Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JB*
Tickets: £25.00 - Tickets include a SIGNED and personally dedicated copy of 'It's Not What You Think'*, a drink and nibbles on arrival, plus themed merchandise. 

*Copies of 'It's Not What You Think' will be available to collect from publication day on 26 March. If you're not able to collect your copy from the shop we can post it to your home address for no extra charge. Please add the Postage option when booking and provide your address when prompted. 

IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION: Please be aware that the toilet at Griffin Books can only be accessed via three steps and so is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. Please contact us on info@griffinbooks.co.uk if this would prohibit you from attending.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penarth/vip-preview-party-clare-mackintosh-its-not-what-you-think/200029550173524
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://griffinbooksevents.co.uk/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=penarth-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Penarth
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 9A Windsor Road, CF64 1JB Penarth, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.43899
- **long**: -3.17392
- **full address**: 9A Windsor Road, CF64 1JB Penarth, United Kingdom, Peter Alan - Penarth, 3 Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JA, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Griffin Books (https://allevents.in/org/griffin-books/13248479)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 9A Windsor Road, CF64 1JB Penarth, United Kingdom, Peter Alan - Penarth, 3 Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JA, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Griffin Books
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** parties, entertainment, workshops, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about VIP Preview Party - Clare Mackintosh: 'It's Not What You Think' ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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