Books & Literature in United Kingdom- Page 3

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Palace Theatre, Newark

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

St George's Bristol, Bristol

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Union Chapel, London

Susie Dent: Word Perfect

A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.Following her hit show The Secret Life of Words, Susie Dent is back wit…

Brighton Dome, Brighton

Myndstate the Spoken Word Artist

Myndstate is a spoken word artist, poet, and performer whose work centres around sexuality, identity, & mental health.

The Attic, Southampton

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CYMERA: Scotland's Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing

A space for readers and writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror to come together in celebration of genre fiction, with author panels, book signings, writ…

The Pleasance, Edinburgh

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Beyond Words Festival

From 8 to 22 June, the French Institute in London goes Beyond Words with a festival bursting with literary events, screenings, readings and talks by renowned au…

Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London

Shetland Noir

A programme packed full of author talks, workshops, panel discussions and special events, curated in 2026 by authors Ann Cleeves, and Marsali Taylor.

Mareel, Lerwick

Henry Normal

Armed only with a chair and a mic, stories, jokes and poetry Henry Normal takes on the world looking for a win-win situation.

Bulwell Riverside Library, Nottingham

Katja Hoyer

Weimar looms large in German history: a crucible of democracy and dictatorship. This ancient town nestled in the heart of the country was home to some of Europe…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Ely

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Becky Grey: How I became a ghost-writer

Hear from author and BBC Sports journalist Becky Grey on a mysterious area of literature not often discussed: ghost-writing.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes

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Crime, Coffee and Cake with RC Bridgestock - Wyke Library

Join us for on our Crime, Coffee and Cake tour as part of Crime Reading Month.Enjoy coffee (or tea) and cake and conversation with RC Bridgestock - RC Bridgesto…

Wyke Library, Bradford

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How Gambling Hijacked Sport with Darragh McGee

A pioneering investigation into the new digital age of gambling, its explosive growth and the transformational impact it is having on sport, fandom and society.…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Sophia Thakur + Latir

Vogue refers to her as “One of the most adored poets of our time. Sophia Thakur is an award winning, generational, genre bending talent.

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London

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Sarah A Parker for The Ballad of Falling Dragons

This June, Sarah A Parker joins us to discuss _The Ballad of Falling Dragons -_ the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series - featuring an immersive,…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Rupert & Montrose - Civil War Brothers-in-Arms by Mark Turnbull

Think of King Charles I's Royalist cause during the 17th Century Civil Wars and two men emerge most prominently: James Graham, Marquess of Montrose and Prince R…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Mary's Feminist Fiction Reading Group

Welcome to the wonderful Feminist Fiction Reading Group! A place to discover and enjoy a range of titles and themes lovingly hand picked by Mary.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Skins' Hannah Murray for The Make-Believe

From the actor known for _Skins_ and _Games of Throne_, a deeply intimate, shockingly honest memoir about acting, fame, mental illness and the struggle to leave…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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An Evening with Andrew Raymond

Andrew Raymond, author of the DCI Lomond series, joins us to launch The Long Isle, the first chapter in a new Hebridean crime series.Andrew's slices of Tartan n…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Word Kitchen June Open Mic - Exeter Phoenix

As part of June Boom. our popular open mics return on June 2nd with five minute spots for prose writers and poets whether that be flash fiction, memoir or novel…

Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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Family History Group

Come and join the Family History Group and find out about the history of your own family.Every first and third Wednesday of the month.No need to book, just come…

Fullwell Cross Library, Barkingside

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Jennifer Saint for This Immortal Heart

Jennifer Saint joins us epic to celebrate _This Immortal Heart_: an epic story of love and war where two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other ag…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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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…

Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek

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Sathnam Sanghera on George Michael: Tonight the Music Seems so Loud

"HE WRITES BEAUTIFULLY" -- MAGGIE O'FARRELL"WHETHER HE'S WRITING AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR FICTION, SATHNAM SANGHERA IS BUSY CARVING OUT HIS OWN LITERARY NICHE" -- JONAT…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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Words Alive in Libraries: Broadstone Library - Author Talk with Fiona Robertson

Join us for a Meet the Author talk with Fiona Robertson at Broadstone Library.Fiona Robertson is a writer, editor and committed megalith enthusiast, who drags h…

Broadstone Library, Poole

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Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai

In this first full-length collection, Jennifer Lee Tsai explores family history, intergenerational trauma, love, loss, and belonging through the lens of a secon…

The Bluecoat, Liverpool

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Samar Yazbek for Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life

Samar Yazbek met with hundreds of survivors from Gaza asking each of them about their experience of October 7, 2023, and what their life has been like since the…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Words Alive in Libraries: Broadstone Library - Creative Writing Workshop with Fiona Robertson

Join us for a creative writing workshop with Fiona Robertson.Fiona Robertson is a writer, editor and committed megalith enthusiast, who drags her family all ove…

Broadstone Library, Poole

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How NOT To Flee A War

How NOT to Flee a War is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the story of their attempt…

Market Place, Settle

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Kate Lord Brown - The Silver Thread

The Bookery is delighted to welcome acclaimed Devon based author Kate Lord Brown to celebrate the launch of her sweeping new novel, The Silver Thread .

The Bookery, Crediton

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Live From The Clock Tower

Brace yourself for an enchanting evening at the magnificent St. Pancras Clocktower, London.

Kings Cross, London

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Introduction to Story Structure

A solid structure provides the building blocks for any piece of writing, and is the ideal place to start for anyone setting out to write their own stories!

Chellaston Library, Derby

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Peachy Wonderful: Meet The Author

Author Sophie Holland in discussion with Kylie Fitzpatrick about her book, 'Peachy Wonderful'.

Archangel, Frome

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An Evening with Francesca Segal, author of the Tuga Trilogy

Join us for an exciting evening with Costa Prize winning author Francesca Segal to celebrate the publication of Island Calling, the next novel in the Tuga Trilo…

James Allen's Girls' School, London

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Writers & Lovers' Lily King for Heart the Lover

'Touching, thoughtful, a deeply affecting love story about time and regret' - David NichollsJoin us for an unmissable evening with Women's Prize longlisted auth…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Glasgow Science Festival STEM Book Displays at Glasgow Libraries

Librarians across the City are picking their favourite Commonweath Games themed STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) books for you to check out and e…

Various venues: Glasgow, Glasgow

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Jennifer Saint

An epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds.

Topping & Company Booksellers, St Andrews

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Jad Youssef with Lebnani

_Lebanese Cookery Demo, Talk & Tastings__'IN THESE RECIPES, JAD OFFERS MORE THAN FLAVOUR - HE SHARES HIS EXPERIENCES AND WARMTH.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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An Evening With Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage

Join the Poet Laureate for a lively evening of readings and audience Q&A to celebrate his two latest books.

St Marys Arts Centre, Sandwich

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Lindsey Kelk as Elle Kelk for Hit or Miss

Join bestselling author of _Love Me Do_ and _The Bell Witches_, LINDSEY KELK, as she takes to the page as ELLE KELK for the very first time to publish _Hit or M…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Bath

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Writing and the City: A Creative Writing Panel at Exeter Library

Writing and the City - A Live RLF Creative Writing Panel at Exeter LibraryThe Royal Literary Fund (Britains oldest literary charity) presents a programme of pub…

Exeter Library, Exeter

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Claudine Boulstridge : Family

Step into a world of flavour, balance and home-cooked meals with British-French chef and mother-of-threeClaudine Boulstridge, as she talks about her debut cookb…

Griffin Books, Penarth

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An evening with Joanna Miller - The Eights

Join us for an in-conversation event for the paperback launch of Joanna Miller's fantastic, critically acclaimed bestselling historical novel, The Eights.More a…

Friend's Meeting House, Warwick

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Remembering Jimmy Reid with Brian McGeachan and Eileen Reid

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of one of Glasgow's greatest sons, trade union leader and political activist Jimmy Reid, with the launch of his post…

Waterstones - Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Graeme Armstrong for Raveheart

A high nrg, whip-smart look at the state of modern Britain through the eyes of a disparate band of rave rebels, from the author of acclaimed, best-selling debut…

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

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