Join us to discover how there’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it. This is a jaunty guide to the thinking of the original Greek and Roman Stoics: Zeno, Cicero, Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and more.

Simon Mason in conversation with award-winning novelist Carolyn Kirby. Mason will be discussing his new book The Dangerous Stranger. The latest instalment in the Oxford-set DI Ryan Wilkins series.

Join us at Caper for the eighth (maybe-the-weather-is-improving-now?, 2026 edition) of our monthly spoken-word open mic nights. These evenings are run by local authors (and Caper staff), and are designed to be an encouraging, creative, inclusive space for writers who want to share their prose works in progress, across all genres.

Join us for an evening of story, song and strange happenings with Justin Hopper and Sharron Kraus. Dead The Long Year, Justin Hopper’s historical novella is the jumping off point for readings and discussion of the book, interwoven improvised music, inspired by traditional folksong.

Sophie Rose brings her first UK tour to Oxford for a rare and intimate performance at Caper bookshop, joined by special guest William Jack, an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter. An unmissable evening of honest songwriting, shared in a room where every detail counts.

Join us at Caper to celebrate the launch of the first cookbook from our favourite French-ish restaurant in Oxford. More than a cookbook – a heartfelt journey through classic European cuisine, rooted in French tradition and crafted with warmth, passion, and authenticity.

Can you remember the first time you fell in love with a book? Maybe you tumbled down a rabbit hole, or flew out of your bedroom window, or found the key to a secret garden? And in the silence of that moment, your whole life changed forever. Join Sam Leith & Elizabeth Garner to talk about the wonder and lasting impact of childhood reading.