The week ahead in literary London: David Starkey, John Crace and Geoff Dyer in Richmond, Book Slam returns and the Firestation Book Swap comes back within the M25. Plus some excellent storytelling, performance poetry and author chats.
The week ahead in literary London Wednesday: Hanif Kureishi collects the PEN / Pinter prize at the British Library tonight (6.30pm, £7.50 / £5). Politician Chris Mullin reveals more from his diaries at Daunt Books Marylebone (7pm, £8). The Public Address Tour comes to Rich …
London’s Refugee Week 2009 kicks off in style on Southbank today with the fantastic free Celebrating Sanctuary festival showcasing the work of refugee artists from 2-7pm in Bernie Spain Gardens. The exciting event, now in it’s 10th year, will be showcasing music, dance, literature and …
A happy Bank Holiday Monday to you, friends! Can’t bring yourselves to leave the flat and venture out in this stormy weather? Neither can we. But really, we appreciate whatever excuse we can use to dip into the ever-growing pile of books on our bedside …
A conspiracy is afoot. Literary London is listless and lethargic these next few days – after back-to-back Burns Night and Australia Day outings this weekend, we can relate – yet there’s an explosion of midweek activity, leaving us paranoid that the powers-that-be are plotting to …
Just out the Van: Autumn is definitely upon us – time to start wrapping up at home with a good book. Or you could throw caution to the (nippy) wind and head to Book Slam next Thursday to bask in the warm glow of literati …
Just out the Van: Don’t forget Bookslam tonight with guests including Mr. Irvene Welsh. There aren’t any more advance tickets but there should be plenty on the door. Go early to avoid disappointment. Leave early to avoid hangover. Just kidding. 6.30pm, until late, £6, Book …
>>Stop the Press< < Book Slam is at The Big Chill House this Sunday 2pm – 11pm. It’s free and perfect refuge for those dodging Glastonmuddy… Just out the Van: Literary High Tea launches in the heart of Bloomsbury on Sunday, featuring readings from Toby …
>>Before we begin, a small non-profit Theatre group is looking for a free rehearsal space one night a week. Email bookgrocer@gmail.com if you can help or know of any good sized rooms (church halls, pub back rooms, community art centres), the more central the better<
Just out the Van: Lights, Music, Words, Action – It’s Book Slam time again with Guatam Malkani, author of the Londonstani, Salena Godden, writer, singer, and raconteur, and Iman, winner of the National Music Award. This Thursday at Neighbourhood, 6.30pm till late, 12 Aclam Road, …
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