Books & Literature in Liverpool

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

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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Bookshop Summer Escapes

Deck chairs– check! Aperol Spritz– check! Picky bits– check! Your perfect summer read– check!Join us for an evening of celebration of the best beach reads, trav…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Deep Read: Great Expectations

‘I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.’ Great Expectations by C…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Masterclass: The Language of the Inner Life

Our Masterclasses offer an inspiring deep‑dive into literature, giving you the space to explore great stories, spark new ideas and share the experience with fel…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Summer Wellbeing Workshop: Braiding Sweetgrass

Join us for an afternoon of wellbeing inspired by one of our 2026 The Bookshelf picks, Braiding Sweetgrass.We begin with a relaxed Shared Reading session led by…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

In Conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite

Join us for a special evening in conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite, the acclaimed author behind the global sensation My Sister, the Serial Killer.

The Reader at Calderstones, Liverpool

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Summer Wellbeing Workshop: Lila

Join us for an afternoon of wellbeing inspired by Lila by Marilynne Robinson, one of our 2026 The Reader Bookshelf picks.We begin with a relaxed Shared Reading…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Masterclass: Microfiction with Prof. Estela Meije

Microfiction has the remarkable ability to open vast emotional and imaginative spaces within just a few lines.In this workshop we will read and explore a small…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

40 Days And 40 Nights: Script In Hand Reading

In 1996, the El Gadhy family from Bootle did what any sensible family would do… they piled onto a bright red double decker bus and set off for Yemen.With just 4…

Royal Court Liverpool, Liverpool

Masterclass: Voices from Argentina

Argentine literature offers a rich and vibrant landscape of voices, textures, and perspectives.

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Masterclass: Time of the Child

Our Masterclasses offer an inspiring deep‑dive into literature, giving you the space to explore great stories, spark new ideas and share the experience with fel…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

A Day with Elizabeth Gaskell

Join us for a day of Shared Reading from the works of classic author, Elizabeth Gaskell. Famous for her social commentary and vivid portrayal of Victorian life,…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool

Summer Wellbeing Workshop: The Home We Carry

Join us for an afternoon of wellbeing inspired by The Reader’s Bookshelf theme of 2026 The Home we Carry where we will discover a range of poems that speak to t…

Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool