Brunch Book Club is thrilled to host an intimate evening with Fíona Scarlett, the brilliant mind behind May All Your Skies Be Blue and Boys Don’t Cry.
Set in the cozy surroundings of Vagabond Wines, this special event offers a chance to meet Fíona in person, hear about her writing journey, and connect over the stories that have touched so many. With small plates and a glass of wine on arrival, it’s the perfect evening for book lovers looking for something beyond the page.
Spaces are limited — book now to be part of this unforgettable experience!
They say boys don’t cry.
But Finn’s seen his Da do it when he thinks no one’s looking, so that’s not true.
And isn’t it OK to be sad, when bad things happen?
They say boys don’t cry, but you might . . .
He’s leaning in. I’m leaning in. ‘The future is ours to make, Shauns,’ he says, lips almost touching.
Summer, 1991.
Dean: sun-stung and sticky with cool ice-pop juice, walks to the middle of The Green to get a good gawk at the new salon. And at the owner’s kid. Hands deep in his pockets, his jet-black mop of hair hides the tension in his face at the thought of going back home.
Shauna: stands well hid behind her ma – her eyes dark and haunted like the rest of her. The salon is theirs, a fresh start. The smell of her ma’s Body Shop perfume clings to her jumper – Shauna can’t be anywhere else other than here.
Instantly inseparable, their friendship blooms. But as time passes and tell-tale blushes and school fights develop into something deeper, conflicting responsibilities threaten to pull Shauna and Dean apart.
When all seems lost, will they find each other under the same blue sky?
A 5-minute dander from Clapham Junction Station, Vagabond Northcote Road is home to a secret garden, open all year and one of Clapham's best-kept secrets. Full of nooks and crannies for a cosy date night or a spot to relax with friends and taste your way through our extensive wine collection one self-pour at a time. Tuck into all your Vagabond favourites from Camembert and hummus to flatbreads and meat boards, wash it all down with a glass of wine - or three, or four - all week long. Your real neighbourhood wine bar feel.