London Book And Poetry Events: 23-29 May
Including Orange Prize readings, Vogon poetry, Edward Lear, Cassandra Clare and Rachel Caine.
Weekly Literature Listings
All the best bookish events around town.
Lit Preview: Edward Lear Nonsense Night And Exhibition @ Poetry Cafe
Art and performance poetry inspired by the master of nonsense verse.
Tonight: See Three Top London Authors For Free @ Deptford Lounge
Christopher Fowler, Craig Taylor and Tom Jones talk about London.
Lit Preview: Vogon Poetry Slam @ Hackney Picturehouse
Hear some of the third worst poetry in the universe.
Book Grocer: 16-22 May
Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week, including Mark Haddon, Hilary Mantel and Kate Summerscale.
Preview: Stoke Newington Literary Festival
A Londony slant to an excellent lit fest.
Book Grocer: 9-15 May
Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week: a lot of Granta and Edward Lear.
Londonist Presents London Reads @ Deptford Lounge
Christopher Fowler, Craig Taylor and Tom Jones talk London.
Spoken Word Review: Luke Wright’s Cynical Ballads @Soho Theatre
Well crafted and entertaining ballad poems
Preview: European Literature Night @ British Library
Presenting nine fine writers from across Europe, and across genres (sponsored post)
Book Grocer: 2-8 May
Book, poetry and spoken word events in London this week: including Andrew Motion, Ben Okri and Patience Agbabi.
