News From the Front

WATCH JOHN PANKOW READ “WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL AT THE FRONT” BY MAJOR ANDREW DEWAR GIBB

Originally published pseudonymously in 1924, but rediscovered and reissued widely in 2016, “WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL AT THE FRONT” is a vividly personal World War I memoir of Churchill in the trenches. It is Book #34 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the vivacious veteran actor: JOHN PANKOW.

CELEBRATE WINSTON CHURCHILL’S BIRTHDAY WITH OUR NEW CATALOGUE

As per tradition, and for the 41st time, we invite you to celebrate Winston Churchill’s Birthday with us, and our new catalogue of Churchilliana.

Out today!

WATCH AUTHOR DAVID LOUGH READ “NO MORE CHAMPAGNE”

Published in 2015, “NO MORE CHAMPAGNE: Churchill and His Money,” by David Lough, is a fascinating, encyclopedic chronicle of Winston Churchill’s lifelong struggles with solvency. It is Book #33 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the author himself, DAVID LOUGH.

WATCH STEPHEN DeROSA READ “THE LITERARY CHURCHILL” BY JONATHAN ROSE

THE LITERARY CHURCHILL looks at Winston Churchill through a unique lens ideally suited to this reading series: his love of books, his love of public speaking and, most revealingly, his love of the theater. Published in 2014, it is Book #32 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the effusively gifted actor, STEPHEN DeROSA.

WATCH CATHERINE RUSSELL READ “YOUNG TITAN” BY MICHAEL SHELDEN

“YOUNG TITAN: The Making of Winston Churchill” is one of the best books written about Churchill’s early years as a very ambitious young man. Published in 2013, it is Book #31 in our ’40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS’ video series, as read by the great jazz vocalist, CATHERINE RUSSELL.

WATCH LEA & SARA SINGER READ “CHURCHILL STYLE” BY BARRY SINGER

Published in 2012, CHURCHILL STYLE: The Art of Being Winston Churchill, by Chartwell Booksellers’ proprietor, BARRY SINGER, is a celebration of the world Winston Churchill created for himself away from politics. It is Book #30 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by LEA and SARA SINGER.

WATCH EMMA SOAMES READ “A DAUGHTER’S TALE” BY MARY SOAMES

Published in 2011, “A DAUGHTER’S TALE: The Memoirs of Winston and Clementine Churchill’s Youngest Child,” by Mary Soames, is an extraordinary book by an extraordinary daughter. It is Book #29 in our ’40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS’ video series, as read by Lady Soames’ own daughter: EMMA SOAMES.

WATCH DAVID PITTU READ “CHURCHILL DEFIANT” BY BARBARA LEAMING

Published in 2010, “CHURCHILL DEFIANT: Fighting On, 1945-1955,” by Barbara Leaming, is one of the finest books ever written about Winston Churchill’s postwar final chapter. It is Book #28 in our ’40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS’ video series, as read by the formidable actor: DAVID PITTU.

WATCH EVAN HANDLER READ “CHURCHILL” BY PAUL JOHNSON

Published in 2009, Paul Johnson’s excellent brief biography of Winston Churchill is regarded by many as the best short biography of them all. It is Book #27 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the always riveting: EVAN HANDLER.

WATCH MARY TESTA READ “THE WOMAN WHO CENSORED CHURCHILL” BY RUTH IVE

In honor of Banned Books Week and in solidarity with every library or school that has heroically fought the removal of books from its shelves by self-anointed censors, we celebrate THE WOMAN WHO CENSORED CHURCHILL. Published in 2008, it is Book #26 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS series, as read by the indomitable MARY TESTA.

WATCH JULIE HALSTON READ “CHURCHILL & CHARTWELL” BY STEPHAN BUCZACKI

Published in 2007, “CHURCHILL & CHARTWELL” is the best book ever written about Chartwell Booksellers’ namesake; Winston Churchill’s Chartwell home in the Kent countryside.
It is Book #25 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the remarkable actress: JULIE HALSTON.

WATCH RONALD COHEN READ FROM HIS “BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL”

Published in 2006, Ronald Cohen’s Churchill bibliography is the single most impressive and important feat of Churchillian scholarship produced during the store’s lifetime. It is Book #24 in our 40TH READINGS AT CHARTWELL BOOKSELLERS video series, as read by the bibliographer himself: RONALD COHEN.