Join Mahmoud and Matthew who will discuss the heritage that has been lost, and that which can never be lost, revealing the wealth of Gaza’s cultural landscape and the depth of its history. Supported by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Join us for a very special conversation about fertility, pregnancy loss, grief, love and parenthood between authors Jennie Agg and Tom de Freston, chaired by Miranda Ward, in celebration of the paperback release of Agg’s Life, Almost.

Come along for some grown up book browsing. To celebrate Bookshop Day, come join us for late opening and a glass of something-or-other to keep you going.
Drop in to browse for books and stay for a drink anytime from 5pm until 9pm.

Join us for Booker shortlisted author Daisy Johnson in conversation, about her new book The Hotel. A triumph of contemporary horror from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author, this collection of short stories will haunt you long after you turn the final page

Narciso Coronado Vacuna, a Kogi from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia in conversation with Alan Ereira. In conjunction with the publication of Ereira’s book Gold: How It Shaped History.

French-Algerian novelist, Xavier Le Clerc talks about his new book, A Man With No Titledrawing upon his experience growing up as a gay man in a very conservative culture, and migrant life in rural France. He will be in conversation with award-winning author, Elizabeth Garner.

Join us for an evening with Jen Calleja – punk-rocker, celebrated translator, and author of Goblins, Vehicle and Dust Sucker.

The life and work of Colin Ward, the famous ‘gentle anarchist’ – a new book in discussioj with Roman Kznaric, Brenda Stones and Martin Stott.

Part bookclub, part art appreciation, part practical art workshop. Man With A Blue Scarf is the memoir of eminent art historian, Martin Gayford’s time sitting for a portrait by painter Lucien Freud. Materials provided.

Join the profoundly inspiring poet and philosopher David Whyte as he offers a life-affirming, revelatory exploration of the underlying meaning everyday words in his inspiring new collection of mini-essays – Constellations II.

Join us for a fascinating talk and delicious demo with acclaimed chef, food stylist and Instagram pasta queen Rosie MacKean about her new book, Good Time Cooking. In what is destined to become THE essential dinner party cookbook for all kinds of situations – from the first barbecue of summer to a big birthday to when you only have two hours' notice.

Hattie Crisell uncovers the mysteries of the creative process, asking: Where do ideas come from? How do stories find their shape? What happens when confidence falters or the work fails – and what does success look like?

Part bookclub/part art appreciation part practical art workshop. Venice, City of Pictures is the new offering by art historian and critic, Martin Gayford. It takes us on a visual journey through five centuries of the city known as ‘La Serenissima’. Materials provided.