An Evening with Coleen Nolan
Join us for an evening of heartfelt conversation and the chance to meet beloved singer, TV personality, and agony aunt, Coleen Nolan. We are thrilled to welcome Coleen to Simply Books to discuss her deeply moving and supportive new book on grief, A Hand to Hold, in conversation with Phil Williams.
In her new book, Coleen Nolan draws from her own life experiences and her popular podcast on grief to offer a compassionate companion for anyone navigating the challenging journey of loss. Known for her warmth, straight-talking, and empathy, Coleen shares not only her own insights but also the personal stories of friends and celebrities she has interviewed. Each chapter is filled with heartfelt advice, understanding, and hope, accompanied by poems that will make you smile, think, or shed a tear.
This event will feature Coleen Nolan sharing her inspiration for writing the book, discussing the emotional journey of coping with grief, and providing comforting advice drawn from her own experiences and those of others. She will also take questions from our audience, offering a unique opportunity to connect with her on a personal level.
Every ticket includes a copy of Coleen's new book, A Hand to Hold, which she will sign and dedicate at the end of the event.
About Coleen Nolan
Coleen Nolan is a renowned singer, regular TV panelist, and agony aunt, widely recognised for her warmth, straight-talking, and compassion. Her empathy and understanding of grief have been shaped by her own deeply-felt experiences of loss. Coleen hosts a popular podcast on grief, where she interviews friends and celebrities, sharing their personal takes on loss and life after it. Her new book is a reflection of her commitment to providing support and hope to those navigating the challenges of grief.
About The Host
Phil Williams has spent a quarter of a century as a familiar voice on National Radio. He’s been on Radio One, 5Live, Times Radio and can now be heard on Europe’s Biggest Station: BBC Radio 2.
He also hosts the BestSellers books podcast alongside Natalie Jamieson. It’s their mission to remove the snobbery from reading and everyone from Michael Connelly to Jojo Moyes has appeared on their podcast.
Phil regularly chairs live events, having most recently shared stages with Michael Ball, Lorraine Kelly and Ross Kemp.
Event Details
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Event starts: 7:30 PM
Q&A session: 8:15 PM
Book signing 8:30 PM