The Grand Bug Hotel Launch Party With Ollie Silvester

Our reservation has been made and we can't wait to check into The Grand Bug Hotel!! On Friday 16th October 2026, from 7-9pm, we welcome Ollie Silvester to the shop to celebrate the release of his new children's book from Cicada Books, The Grand Bug Hotel. Here's what the publisher say about it:

Welcome to The Grand Bug Hotel: five-star luxury, world-famous service… and absolute mayhem.

When best friends Vex and Bo arrive with their suitcases and a very fancy brochure, the Bug Hotel looks like the holiday of a lifetime: bellhops in tiny hats, a glittering lobby, celebrity guests on the rooftop helipad… even a Termite Queen being carried to check-in on a royal litter. What could possibly go wrong? Answer: Everything. Room numbers make no sense. The map might as well be modern art. Their luggage vanishes. Termite toddlers are chewing through the hotel faster than the ants can fix it, an aging moth actress mistakes them for admirers and dinner comes with a dress code they definitely can’t meet. Meanwhile, something shady is going on behind the scenes, and the hench hotel manager may not be quite what he seems… A fast, funny graphic novel caper about keeping your head when the ceiling is literally falling in. Because in this hotel, the service is buzzing… and survival is not guaranteed.

You can meet Ollie and pick up a signed copy of the book on Friday 16th October, from 7pm. Pre-order a signed copy now for mail-order or collection from our website by clicking the link here.

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