Books & Literature in United Kingdom- Page 17

Mary Mcclarey Time for a Change

Set in Belfast and Derry at a time known as 'The Troubles', a group of junior nurses try to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times.

The Woodstock Bookshop, Woodstock

British Museum Lectures: The Bayeux Tapestry

We're delighted to be joined by curator Michael Lewis to discuss the upcoming British Museum exhibition, The Bayeux Tapestry, and its accompanying publications.…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

An Evening With Professor Daisy Fancourt: the Science of How the Arts Transform our Health

An Evening with Professor Daisy Fancourt: The Science of how the Arts Transform our Health Wednesday 20th January 2027 at 7.30pmProfessor Daisy Fancourt, UCL sc…

Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Tetbury

An Evening With Jimmy Anderson

21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets.England's greatest ever fast bowler, Jimmy Anderson makes an epic return to the stage in 2027 to share unprecedente…

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Burns Night Supper

Help us celebrate the life and works of Robert BurnsIncludes the traditional Haggis, Neeps and Tatties; Wee drams o' Whiskey for the Toasts (Other dietary requi…

Quatt Village Hall, Bridgnorth

Queer Fiction Reading Group

Welcome to our Queer Fiction Reading Group!This is an inclusive reading group open to anyone to come together to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ literature, with titl…

Topping & Company Booksellers, St Andrews

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

An Introduction to Publishing

Always wanted to write and publish a book? Join the Extremis Publishing Team to find out how!Join Stirling Heritage Alliance for a fascinating look behind the s…

Legends Coffee House, Stirling

Faber Academy: Writing Day with Chris Power

What makes a good short story? Many writers are drawn to the form, but find it tricky: where do you start, how many words should it be, what should you leave in…

The Common Room, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Makings Of A Murderer - Double Jeopardy

Following the success of the acclaimed Real Manhunter live tour, former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton returns with a gripping new true crime experience…

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Strange But True

Join former forensics lecturer and police recruit trainer JENNIFER REES to explore the world’s most shocking and hard-to-believe crimes.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

How to write a Thriller!

Local crime writer Andrew James Greig has written 9 books to date and still counting!

Legends Coffee House, Stirling

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,…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

STATUS FLO: LGBT+ History Month

In this LGBT+ History Month special, AFLO. the poet is joined by Keith JarrettBrighton legend AFLO.

Brighton Dome, Brighton

Tj Klune

TJ Klune is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, I…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

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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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

If You Were a Supervillain: a Silly Story Workshop

A brilliantly silly event that's perfect for kids aged 6+. Led by Exmouth author Chris McGuire; creator of the hilarious Crooks and Nannies series.Chris' books…

Exeter Library, Exeter

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_.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Whitefield Poetry Social

Join Richard Easton for an informal evening of poetry read by a group of local poets.This is a free ticket event, but tickets must be booked prior to attendance…

Whitefield Garrick Theatre, Manchester

Tj Klune for the Stars Look Like Home

TJ Klune is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, I…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Collected Curiosities - Book Signing and Herbal Storytelling

Local Author Amanda Edmiston returns to Legends for herbal storytelling and book signing with her second book, Collected Curiosities.Join herbal storyteller and…

Legends Coffee House, Stirling

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Luke Wright: Yes.

Luke Wright used to think he had the answers. Now he's not so sure.For twenty-five years, Fringe First winner Luke Wright has been writing poems that wrestle wi…

Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury

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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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Who was Marie Nordlinger, Proust's'Muse from Manchester'

Dr Cynthia Gamble introduces us to Marie Nordlinger (1876-1961), the talented, polyglot artist and sculptor from Manchester who was in regular correspondence wi…

Cross Street Chapel, Manchester

Natalie Haynes: Irresistible Monster

Natalie Haynes: Irresistible MonsterFrom the Women's Prize-shortlisted and bestselling author Natalie Haynes, a razor-sharp romp through the monsters we know, l…

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Helen Cullen for Iseult

Raised in myth. Silenced by scandal. As her mother lies dying, Iseult Gonne must reclaim the one story she was never allowed to tell - her own.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Jason Fox: Embrace the Chaos

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…

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Hollie Mcnish - St Petroc's Session

After a run of sell out shows up and down the UK, Hollie is back with the paperback of her latest collection 'Virgin'.

St Petroc's Church, Bodmin

Hollie Mcnish

After a run of sell out shows up and down the UK, Sunday Times bestselling author, Hollie McNish, is coming to Marsden Mechanics for the first time! Whether you…

Marsden Mechanics, Huddersfield

STATUS FLO: International Women's Month

In this International Women's Month special, AFLO. the poet is joined by Kate IrelandBrighton legend AFLO.

Brighton Dome, Brighton

Eleanor Shearer

Eleanor Shearer's work focuses on the Caribbean, post-slavery. River Sing Me Home, her debut novel published in 2023 was a Good Morning America Book Club pick,…

All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes

Scott Kyle - Its Not Where You Start Tour

Based on my bestselling memoir of the same name, the show is a powerful, uplifting, and deeply personal storytelling experience that blends theatre, autobiograp…

The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Albert Halls, Stirling

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm

Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward

Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious and profound insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life.

Capitol Theatre, Horsham

The Wizard of Oz

Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages.

Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Torbay Literary Festival Presents: Rachael Sterling -'All About My Mother

'It is IMPOSSIBLE for a book to be more delightful than this...Diana Rigg lives on in her daughter's blazing love-letter cum cocktail party.

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Torbay Literary Festival Presents: Lady Anne Glenconner -'Trunks and Tiaras'

Back by very popular demand. Lady Glenconner will discuss her latest and last book Trunks and Tiaras.

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Poetry for People Who Think They Don't Like Poetry

James DomesticJames Domestic is back at HotBox, and this time he he’s bringing his well-received one hour Poetry for People Who Think They Don’t Like Poetry!

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

An Evening With Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace.

Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea

Nik Kershaw

An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984.

Darwen Library Theatre, Darwen

Festival Event: Sophie Hannah - the Opposite of Murder/Work Experience

Sophie Hannah's two latest books, Work Experience and The Opposite of Murder, have puzzling murder mystery plots in common, and, between them, include her inter…

Brendon Books, Taunton

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

Skipton Town Hall, Skipton