Books & Literature in Bath

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

The Forum, Bath

Tiny Tales ~ Our Picture Book Reading Group

After months of planning we are so excited to announce our picture book reading group, Tiny Tales!The first reading group will be held on 6th of April, repeatin…

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British Museum Lectures: The Tudor Heart

We're delighted to welcome Rachel King to the bookshop to celebrate the publication of _The Tudor Heart_.

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Susan Stryker for Changing Gender: The History and Future of a Concept

'WHENEVER SUSAN STRYKER SPEAKS, I LISTEN.' Torrey Peters, Women's Prize-shortlisted author of _Detransition, Baby_'READING SUSAN STRYKER, WE ARE GLORIOUSLY TRAN…

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Victoria Hislop for The Wine-Dark Sea

Greece, 1946. In the power vacuum remaining after the Second World War, a brutal civil war erupts between rival left- and right-wing factions.

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Sarah Moss for The Winter Guest

A novel to gulp down in one sitting, _the winter guest_, from _sunday times_ bestselling author, sarah moss, is an enthralling story about how the past will alw…

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The Untold Story of Sculpture with Jo Baring

Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Totem is a celebration of art, those creating it and those it means something to.For forty thousand years, we have been car…

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Rick Stein's Cookery Course

AN EVENING WITH ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE FOOD HEROES._‘I’ve been cooking at home and as a chef for the last 60 years, in the early days just copying my parents’ sim…

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An Evening with Keith Brymer Jones

An Evenng with Keith Brymer-Jones: The Star of _The Great Pottery Throwdown.__FIRING EARTH_ is the new book from _The Great Pottery Throwdown’s_ favourite judge…

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Jancis Robinson Wine Tasting for The World Atlas of Wine

We are absolutely delighted to welcome one of the world's most respected wine critic and journalist, Jancis Robinson to lead a very special wine tasting for the…

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Bonnie Garmus with Rachel Joyce for Peck & Peck

The number one bestselling author of global sensation, Lessons in Chemistry, returns with a story about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hire…

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An Evening with Laura Kuenssberg

Had enough of the chaos? Laura Kuenssberg's debut book is what you need to make sense of a confusing world.The UK used to pride itself on being sensible, its po…

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Simon Armitage for Gilgamesh

The poet laureate's exhilarating verse translation of the ancient epic poem captures its timeless and immersive power._Gilgamesh_ originated in Ancient Mesopota…

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Booker Shortlisted M. John Harrison for the End of Everything

We are delighted to be joined by multi-award winning author M. John Harrison to celebrate The Booker Prize longlisted The End Of Everything, a slyly satirical a…

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Feminist Reading Group

We are rebooting the feminist reading group in 2026! For our july meet, we will be discussing sophie kemp's punchy surrealist novel paradise logic.It was decree…

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Alexei Sayle for How I Tried to Change the World

Please note:This event has now moved to St Swithins ChurchLegendary Political Comedian and Actor, Alexei Sayle gives us an eye-wateringly funny and moving polem…

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Edmund de Waal for How to Begin

The internationally beloved author of _the hare with amber eyes_ and _letters to camondo_ shares how to find a creative voice and becoming an artist via a scint…

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Alexei Sayle for How I've Tried to Change the World

Eye-wateringly funny, moving and polemical, this is a chronicle of defiance and belief: a story of one man's refusal to stay on the pavement._So, this is the st…

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The Saffron Table Launch Event with Jaq Brewer

_‘THIS BOOK CAPTURES EVERYTHING THAT ANTONIO AND I LOVED ABOUT SHARING FOOD. THESE RECIPES ARE MADE TO BE COOKED, ENJOYED AND PASSED ON.

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Stephen Sackur on Investigations That Shook the World

Drawing on his long and distinguished reporting career, the former bbc _hardtalk_ presenter mounts a passionate case for fearless, truth-telling journalism in a…

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Rick Wakeman for The Wizard of Prog

From the keyboardist from Yes, Rick Wakeman, the new memoir, The Wizard of Prog, tells the story of a musical genius with a taste for adventure, a delightful se…

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The House Of Cromwell with Miranda Malins

'AN EPIC AND CLEVER HISTORY' Gareth RussellWithin a century, the Cromwell family produced two of the most powerful and controversial commoners in British histor…

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Cocktail Hour with Tim Hayward

_join Us for An Evening of Cocktails and The Stories Behind Them with Food and Drinks Writer, Tim Hayward._It's 6 O'clock: Clear Your Mind of The Cares of The D…

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Roland Mouret: the Butcher's Boy Who Dressed the World

Roland Mouret's influence on the fashion world - from The Dress, to the fashion front-lines of Paris, London and New York, to mentoring Victoria Beckham - canno…

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Murder on the Royal Crescent with Harriet F. Townson

Miss Marple Meets Nancy Mitford in this glittering new christmas murder mystery set in Bath, from The bestselling and award-winning author of _D Is for Death_.O…

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Reading, Writing and Looking: A Workshop with Tessa Hadley

We're thrilled to offer a part-workshop, part-talk from tessa hadley, centred around the author's new literary study _alone with a book_.For as long as Tessa Ha…

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Nick Harkaway for The Taper Man

On a cold night in November, NICK HARKAWAY joins us for his next instalment with George Smiley in _The Taper Man._It is 1965, and the Cold War has never been co…

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From Vine to Wine: An English Wine Tasting with Sam Caporn

THE MISTRESS OF WINE, SAM CAPORN brings us a definitive guide to English wine, from must-visit rolling vineyards to delicious wines to enjoy.

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Colin Thubron for Passage

The story of a long-simmering love triangle set in egypt's valley of the kings, from the booker-longlisted novelist and travel writer._She was standing at the b…

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Emily Wilson Journeys Through Ancient Literature

From the widely celebrated translator whose renditions of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation's imaginationIn this sharp and entertaining tour…

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Sophie Oliver for What the Dresses Know

An exciting new history of modernism that re-examines the movement through some of its most brilliant female artists.Pioneering women were at the heart of the m…

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Emily Wilson Journeys Through Ancient Literature

From the widely celebrated translator whose renditions of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation's imaginationIn this sharp and entertaining tour…

St Swithin's Church, Bath

Dean Atta - Big Man in Conversation

Join BAFTA winning & best selling author Dean Atta with his latest novel 'Big Man'In conversation with Manganaro BIG MAN is his adult debut, a tender and daring…

Picnic Coffee, Bath

Sleep With Allie Esiri & Guests

‘This book will bring a little magic into your day and into your heart’ Helena Bonham CarterWe're delighted to be hosting award-winning poetry curator Allie Esi…

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An Evening With Sarah Raven

Learn how to bring the outside in with Sarah Raven's A Year of Cut Flowers and Sarah Raven's Pocket Christmas.Please note this event is now taking place at Chri…

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Matthew Rice for A Year in the Garden

Join us for an evening with a renowned artist and author of _how to look, draw & paint_, _rice's language of buildings_, and _oxford_.

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Elena Armas for Alma Vampires

Join us for an evening with romance queen and Sunday Times bestselling author Elena Armas for her brand new paranormal romance: _Alma Vampires_.College romance…

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Phil Cavell for the Cycling Addiction

The bestselling author of The Midlife Cyclist comes to Bath! Join us to celebrate the publication of Phil Cavell's latest book, The Cycling Addiction, a highly…

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Rachel Khoo's Smallest Restaurant in Paris

A thoroughly parisian evening of french food and storytelling with The Little Paris Kitchen's Rachel Khoo.It begins in a tiny bedsit near the Bastille.

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Tim Spector's Good Mood Food

The legendary Tim Spector joins us for a festive evening with his brand new feel-good cookbook.Eat better.

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Buro Happold Launch With Hugh Pearman

Former Sunday Times Architecture Critic Hugh Pearman for Buro Happold: Engineering, Design and Advisory“Engineering is, at its best, an art grounded in social r…

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Rachel de Thample's Fermentation Year

_'The expert guide to year-round fermentation - essential reading'_ tim spectorFrom kimchi to kombucha, miso to honey ferments, _The Fermentation Year_ is your…

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Noami Potter The Menopause Doctor

Dr naomi potter, our leading menopause specialist, brings us the new comprehensive, science-backed health and wellness guide for 2026 answering all you need to…

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Beth Alexander With the Retreat Kitchen

Join Beth Alexander, Bath's Free Range Chef for an evening of demos and tastings to celebrate the launch of her new cook book, The Retreat Kitchen.'Such a wise,…

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How to Garden With Pollyanna Wilkinson

Multi-award-winning garden designer, Pollyanna Wilkinson will help you nurture your garden with friendly, expert guidance.We're delighted to welcome back Pollya…

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Jess Elliott Dennison for Vegetable Recipes

Jess elliott dennison brings lovers of her _midweek recipes_,_ weekend recipes_, and delicious food alike, her third book in the series: _vegetable recipes_.

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An Evening With Tj Klune

Join us for an evening with beloved fantasy author TJ Klune for his new book The Stars Look Like Home.The Stars Look Like Home is a novel about the healing powe…

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Alice Rio for the Dark Ages

Alice Rio is Chichele Professor of Medieval History at All Souls College, Oxford, having previously held the role of Professor of Medieval History at King's Col…

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