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The Market Harborough Literacy Festival - Lit Festival and Poetry Party

Lit at Louisas (3.00 - 5.30) at the Market Harborough Literary Festival features a fascinating dip into 18th century life with author of historical fiction, Car…

Louisa's Place, Market Harborough

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 Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe

Charlie English: The CIA Book Club

Across the Cold War and the vast barrier of the Iron Curtain, the Central Intelligence Agency secretly smuggled banned books into Eastern European extraordinary…

The Green Dragon, Hereford

Author Event: Mel Giedroyc

Sunday at noon, 27th September (doors open 11.30am) In person event at Colchester Arts Centre.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Fergal Keane The Madness: A Memoir of War, Fear and PTSD

Join acclaimed war reporter Fergal Keane as he discusses The Madness , his powerful and deeply personal book.

The Green Dragon, Hereford

Poetry By Emberhearted

The host of Chelmsford's premiere poetry open mic night makes their headline debut, bringing their first ever pamphlet of print poems, and a cadre of fantastic…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Ripening: Why Women Need Fairy Tales Now

'_Ripening_ shows us how we can move through life with vision and sensitivity. A fascinating, thought-provoking and authoritative read' Katherine May, author of…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Poetry Workshop with Julie Stevens - What Happened

Adult Poetry Workshop 29th September at 2:00-4:00 You are welcome to join poet Julie Stevens in a friendly and fun workshop. There will be entertaining prompts,…

Huntingdon Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon

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._EVERY WEDDING GUE…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Writing Retreat with Rachel Hewitt - on Making History

Acclaimed author Rachel Hewitt (author of 4 non-fiction books, including the best-selling Map of a Nation: A Biography of the Ordnance Survey, and In Her Nature…

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate

It’s Not Where You Start

From foster child to foster carer, high-school dropout to university graduate, and Glasgows back streets to Hollywood sets Scott Kyles journey is anything but o…

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

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 Robin 2, Wolverhampton

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Trauma Industrial Complex - The Live Show by Darren McGarvey

TIMINGS Doors: 18:45 Starts: 19:30

The Old Market, Hove

Darren McGarvey: The Trauma Industrial Complex

Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live ShowOrwell Prize-winning author and BAFTA-winning documentary maker Darren McGarvey presents an entertaining multi-media exp…

The Old Market, Hove

Kevin Duffy of Bluemoose Books in Conversation

Kevin's famous Hebden Bridge based Publishing Company is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Come and hear how it all began and what they plan for the future.

Hebden Bridge Town Hall, Hebden Bridge

National Poetry Day: Simon Armitage, Karen Solie, & Rachel Bower

Come along to a very special event for National Poetry Day with the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Forward Poetry Prize winner Karen Solie, and the excellent poe…

St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol

Storytelling Saturdays ' Theatre of Widdershins - Up, Bug & Dug

Join Potton based Theatre of Widdershins for a story in a suitcase. Featuring a different story every month, with well known titles such as The Princess + The P…

The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

The Milton Rooms, Malton

Joanne Harris for Sleepers in the Snow

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

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Sean Hewitt for Open, Heaven

THE INSTANT TOP 10 IRISH BESTSELLER DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE LONGLIST 2026'IT MADE MY HEART HURT IN THE BEST WAYS' HELEN MACDONALD'HEWITT WRITES WITH SUCH TENDERNESS…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

British Museum Lectures: The Tudor Heart

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

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Aonghus MacKechnie for Edinburgh: City of Romanticism

Professor Aonghus MacKechnie is a historian and heritage professional, who teaches Architectural Conservation at the University of Strathclyde, where he is base…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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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_.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Ashcroft Theatre, London

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Meet Tim Flower

Published under the pen-name Tim Flower, lawyer-turned-writer Tim Burton, a Surbiton resident for over 50 years, has now published his second novel. He describe…

The CornerHOUSE, Surbiton

Queer Folks' Tales (Oct

Scotland’s award-winning, multiple 5 star rated, hit LGBTQ+ storytelling show returns to Aberdeen for yet another night of queerer-than-queer tales.★★★★★ “Stupe…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

The School that Escaped the Nazis

The School that Escaped the Nazis An Evening with Deborah CadburyJoin acclaimed historian and author Deborah Cadbury for a compelling talk based on her celebrat…

Alexander Centre, Faversham

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Pulitzer-Prize Winning author Benjamin Moser for Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History

'With meticulous research, wit, and a searching moral candour, Benjamin Moser takes on decades of propaganda in these portraits of Jewish intellectuals and publ…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Jojo Barr for No Place Like Home

_Create a home that flows, functions and truly feels like you._With over two decades of experience, interior designer Jojo Barr (Founder and Creative Director o…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Resurrecting the Marchesa

In this year's David & June Gordon Lecture, distinguished historical novelist Sarah Dunant shares insights into a remarkable Renaissance patron of the arts.

Haddo House, Ellon

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.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Historical Fiction with Will Sutton

Creative Writing workshop on writing historical fiction with historical novelist, Will Sutton.

The Pallant Centre, Havant

Laundry

4 characters, 4 stories Laundry is written by the Palace Theatres resident creative writing teacher Chris Woodhouse.

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Victorian Book Group: In A Glass Darkly by Sheridan Le Fanu

Welcome to the book group with a historic twist! Revisit old favourites and discover forgotten classics in this monthly meet-up.

Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

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.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Jay Rayner for Nights Out in the Kitchen

Following his bestselling _Nights Out at Home,_ Jay Rayner returns to the kitchen to offer more inspiration to roll up your sleeves and reach for your favourite…

Topping & Company Booksellers, St Andrews

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Mountsorrel Memorial Centre , Mountsorrel

The Ritual Year

Join us for a celebration of the delightfully eccentric folk customs, rituals and traditions that mark the turning year!

Market Place, Settle

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…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

Terry Deary for A History of the World in 10 Wars

War: what is it good for? Absolutely something, surely, or we wouldn't keep doing it.Throughout the ages, each generation has faced the same questions: Am I wil…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Between The Covers Live: Celebrating Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie - Between the Covers!Between The Covers Live! is on the road to celebrate Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time, with a line-up…

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Storytelling Saturdays – Theatre of Widdershins - the Fisherman & the Genie

Join Potton based Theatre of Widdershins for a story in a suitcase. Featuring a different story every month, with well known titles such as The Princess + The P…

The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade

Loud Poet

Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night! For over ten years, Loud Poets has been showcasing the best spoken word poetry fr…

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen