books

rachelcaineblackdawn

London Book And Poetry Events: 23-29 May

Including Orange Prize readings, Vogon poetry, Edward Lear, Cassandra Clare and Rachel Caine.

takingwaters

Book Review: Taking The Waters – A Swim Around Hampstead Heath

A history of the pools of Hampstead Heath.

deptfordlounge

Tonight: See Three Top London Authors For Free @ Deptford Lounge

Christopher Fowler, Craig Taylor and Tom Jones talk about London.

hacknetredev

Book Review: Acquired For Development By…A Hackney Anthology

Tales of Hackney from many angles.

bringupthebodies

Book Grocer: 16-22 May

Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week, including Mark Haddon, Hilary Mantel and Kate Summerscale.

stokeyfest

Preview: Stoke Newington Literary Festival

A Londony slant to an excellent lit fest.

londonstreets

Book Review: The Secret History Of Our Streets – London

Six London streets, dissected.

tube-london-cover

Book Review: Tube London By Rebecca Sams

Slicing up the capital, one Tube station at a time.

murdersoflond

Book Review: Murders Of London By David Long

Shootings, stranglings, stabbings, poisonings…light bed-time reading.

chrisfowler

Londonist Presents London Reads @ Deptford Lounge

Christopher Fowler, Craig Taylor and Tom Jones talk London.

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Book Review: The War On Our Doorstep By Harriet Salisbury

The story of the East End in the 20th Century, told by those who were there.