books

andrewmotion

Book Grocer: 2-8 May

Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week: including Andrew Motion, Ben Okri and Patience Agbabi.

stonelion

Interview: Valerie Colin-Russ, Collector Of London’s Lions

Meet the lady who’s spotted over 10,000 fake lions around the capital.

lostlondon_guard

Book Review: Lost London By Richard Guard

Found: Lost London.

londonskyline

Preview: London, You’re Beautiful By David Gentleman

One of London’s greatest artists releases a new book.

dorianlynskey

Book Grocer: 25 April-1 May

Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week

londonplace

Review: The Book Of London Place Names By Caroline Taggart

Why is Pimlico called Pimlico, and a thousand other such answers.

Tim Burgess

Preview: An Evening With Tim Burgess ‘Telling Stories’

Tim Burgess soundtracks his autobiography with some of The Charlatans’ classics.

al_kennedy

Book Grocer: 18-24 April

Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week, including Irvine Welsh and AL Kennedy.

worldbooknight2012

Lit Preview: World Book Night

Free books to be had, plus parties all over town.

literarydinners

Lit Preview: Literary Dinners

Have a very appropriate dinner with Londoners author Craig Taylor.

booksroundup

Books Roundup

Olympic facts, the most amazing things in London, the best of Wimbledon and 10,000 lions.