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

Tomes: A Big Book reading group

Join us for tomes, a new quarterly reading group for big books - novels over five hundred pages.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Mel Pennant for Miss Hortense and the Last Rites

Join Bath Topping & Company Booksellers to celebrate MEL PENNANT for the exciting next installment with the witty, sharp-tongued and ever enticing _Miss Hortens…

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Yotam Ottolenghi and Simple Too

An irresistible companion to the era defining ottolenghi simple, we are very happy to welcome back yotam ottolenghi to prove that flavourful, impressive cooking…

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Ed Conway for Trade World

From the award-winning and _sunday times_ bestselling author of _material world_, a story that will take you from ancient civilizations, empire and globalisatio…

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An Evening with LK Steven and Samantha Shannon

Join us for an evening of epic fantasy with LK STEVEN, beloved author of the _Silvercloak_ and _Our Infinite Fates,_ for the exciting second instalment of the _…

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Alasdair Gill for Knives and Spoons: On Kitchens, Addictions and Mayhem

'Not only a beautifully written, outrageously funny tale of kitchen excess, but a story of hope, love, cooking and redemption.

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Pride and Prejudice 1995's Andrew Davies in Bath

The undisputed maestro of literary adaptation finally turns his razor-sharp pen on the most challenging subject of all: himself.

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Daniel Mason for Country People

This autumn, we are delighted to welcome award-winning novelist Daniel Mason back to the bookshop to celebrate his forthcoming book, _Country People._'Told with…

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Sir Paul Smith for Threads

Please note that this event will start at 4pm. another event will take place at this venue, st.

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Katabasis' R.F. Kuang for Taipei Story

Taipei Story is the new novel from phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes during…

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Caroline Quentin and Drawn to Nature

Discover how to find joy and calm in the natural world with caroline quentin's warm journey into nature, wherever you live and whatever your space.Following the…

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An Evening with Ben Macintyre

Join ben macintyre—multimillion-copy bestselling author of _colditz_, _agent sonya_ and _sas: rogue heroes_ to name a few—for a celebration of _redwood: the unt…

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Mexican Soul with Santiago Lastra

An evening with one of the most exciting Mexican chefs outside Mexico, Santiago Lastra.

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Sci-fi, Fantasy, and Horror Reading Group

Welcome to GHOULS, GOBLINS AND ALIENS, our Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror reading group.

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Hermione Lee on Anita Brookner

The groundbreaking biography of booker prize-winning novelist and art historian anita brookner, from one of our leading literary biographers.

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Chris Broad for Journey Across Japan

From the author of the number one bestselling _Abroad in Japan_, _Journey Across Japan_ takes us through the forty-seven unique prefectures of the land of the r…

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What Should My Children Do? Daniel Susskind on How to Flourish in the Age of AI

'Daniel Susskind writes with verve, style and conviction about one of the most important issues of our age' RORY STEWARTWhat should the next generation learn—an…

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Tim Spicer on the Man Who Saved the SAS

Join us for our event with tim spicer to discuss the incredible biography of brian franks dso mc, the man who saved the sas!This story is not just another histo…

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Unapologetically Black and Bold

Welcome to the Unapologetically Black and Bold reading group! I'm Angel and we’ll be taking in the words of contemporary black authors from all genres of fictio…

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An Evening with Marina Hyde

'Hyde's columns are the solid-silver lining of Britain's political shitstorm.' - Caitlin MoranJOIN US TO CELEBRATE WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE, A WILDLY FUNNY COLLE…

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A Garden Love Story with Paul Weiland

_a garden love story: the restoration of belcombe court’s historic gardens.__this evening belcombe court's owner, paul weiland will give tour of the grounds and…

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Scandinavian Cooking with Trine Hahnemann

Celebrate scandinavian summer eating with trine hahnemann's danish cake table.From the bestselling author of _copenhagen food_, this scandinavian cookbook is a…

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An Evening with Spark of the Everflame's Penn Cole

Join us for an evening of romantasy with Penn Cole for the final chapter in the kindred's curse saga: Burn of the Everflame.In the north, Ophiucae and his army…

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Patricia Nilsson for Guilty Pleasure: The Pornification of the Internet, the Economy and Everything Else

This is the story of one of the most influential - and least examined - industries on earth.

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Rachel Harrison for Kiss Slay Replay

Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harrison to celebrate the release of her latest novel, _KISS SLAY REPLAY.

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A.K. Blakemore for Doom Painting

This autumn, it is our privilege to be joined by the author of the Desmond Elliott Prize-Winning _The Manningtree Witches_ and the Dylan Thomas Prize shortliste…

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King Zero: The James Bond Novel with Charlie Higson

Bond is back. Le chiffre. Dr no. goldfinger. James bond has faced them all. but now the world is changing, and even 007 has no idea what's coming for him.It sta…

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Joanne Harris for Sleepers in the Snow

We are delighted to welcome Joanne Harris, author of _Chocolat_, back to Bath this autumn.

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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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Station Eleven's Emily St. John Mandel for Exit Party

Join science fiction master craftsman and author of _Station Eleven_, EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL, to celebrate her new novel: _Exit Party_.

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Sabrina Ghayour and Persiana One

The Queen of Middle Eastern cookery, Sabrina Ghayour, comes back to Bath for her new cookbook Persiana One.From dips and bits that make snacking sublime to spec…

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Susie Dent for Death Writ Large

The excellent wordsmith & Lexicographer SUSIE DENT joins us in October for her new novel in the _Clarendon Lexicographer_ mysteries_, Death Writ Large._When mys…

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Rose Ferguson's 4 Week Plan to Feel Better Than Ever

When your body feels off, your energy's tanked, and nothing seems to work anymore.

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An Evening with Alexander McCall Smith

Join worldwide bestselling author, sir Alexander Mccall Smith as he returns to bath for an evening of sheer delight.The master storyteller will entertain you wi…

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An Evening with Ian Rankin

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT STARTS AT 12PM.THE FIRST STANDALONE THRILLER IN TWO DECADES FROM A NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER.

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Andrew Roberts for Napoleon and His Marshals

We have the supreme pleasure of welcoming internationally renowned, award-winning biographer and historian, Andrew Roberts to the bookshop.

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Monica Galetti with Gathering

Monica Galetti is one of the best-known and highly renowned female chefs in London.

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Sarah Clegg for Perilous Enchantment

We often think of fairies as tiny, glittering creatures fluttering about in pastel tulle, but they haven't always been so benign.

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Gary Kemp and Simon Halfon: 1967

From spandau ballet's guitarist and george michael and oasis' cover designer, their new book is both a biography and detective story.

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An Evening with Celia Imrie

_An Evening with The Olivier Award-Winning Actress and Screen Icon, Celia_ _Imrie._Celia Imrie and fellow actor, Fidelis Morgan will present _The Elegant Hustle…

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Max Hastings for Plunder

The last weeks of World War II on the Western Front in Europe witnessed extraordinary scenes of heroism, horror, melodrama and pathos.In Plunder, Max Hastings p…

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Hockney's Californian Muse with James Cahill

A panoramic view of 1960 s la and californian culture through the eyes of artist and subject: the youthful fascination of david hockney and the knowing gaze of…

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Elif Shafak for In One Brief Moment All Eternity

From the booker and women's prize-shortlisted author of there are rivers in the sky and the island of missing treesDuring a time of great turmoil, Gustave Flaub…

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Former Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, for Black Coffee and Red Lipstick

Black Coffee and Red Lipstick is a collection of essays that weave ideas about our domestic and daily life – hence the black coffee – with thoughts on style and…

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Filming The Odyssey

Discover the secrets of _the odyssey_ (2026) by christopher nolan, with james mottram's new behind-the-scenes look at 2026's most talked about film.

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Hernan Diaz for Ply

This autumn, we welcome Hernan Diaz, the Pulitzer prize-winning, booker-longlisted, Sunday Times bestselling author of _Trust._ in 2024, _Trust_ was also named…

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Trinity Chef Adam Byatt

The story of a neighbourhood restaurant that became a world-renowned destination. For two decades, Trinity has been at the heart of Clapham Old Town in south-we…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath