Literature
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Latinx Poetics in Motion
Rich Mix London 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, United KingdomA stellar line-up of Latinx poets, in a multidisciplinary arts night were poetry puts together music and dance. Featuring poets Maia Elsner, Janel Pineda, Yvette Siegert, Sofía…
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Bianca Bellová in conversation with writer Glen James Brown
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonBianca Bellová in conversation with Glen James Brown to celebrate the launch of The Lake. Followed by a drink reception and book signing. About this…
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Written Portraits: A poetry performance and discussion
london, OnlineHear the stories of patients and staff at a typical London hospital, told through the poems of Di Sherlock.
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Book Launch party for Apple: Sex, Drugs, Motherhood and the Recovery of the Feminine
Effra Space 21 Effra Parade, LondonThe official launch party for Antonella Gambotto-Burke's groundbreaking new book, Apple: Sex, Drugs, Motherhood and the Recovery of the Feminine. Renowned addiction expert and Harley…
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Highgate Festival author talk Carmel McConnell MBE “Change Activist: Make Big Things Happen Fast”.
Highgate Library Civic & Cultural Centre Croftdown Road, LondonAs part of the Highgate Festival, inspirational author and charity founder Carmel McConnell MBE, will be giving an in-person and online talk about Change Activism,…
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Past Present Future Forum – Chinese Arts Practice, Society and Language
Goldsmiths, University of London 8 Lewisham Way, London, United KingdomJoin Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance in marking their 10th anniversary as they celebrate with an exciting two days of talks, seminars and…
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ignitionpress launch: Poetry – Michaela Coplen, Jacob Anthony Ramírez & special guests
The Horse Hospital Colonnade, Bloomsbury, LondonThis event will feature readings from Michaela Coplen and Jacob Anthony Ramírez (via video), and special guests Joanna Ingham, Katie Byford, and Fathima Zahra. Please…
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London’s Horror History & Offbeat British Cult Films
The Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Road, LondonJoin the London Fortean Society with three writers on London and British horror as we look at the city's dark cinematic street and how film…
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An evening with Leo Houlding & Book Signing Presented by Berghaus Extrem
NY, United KingdomA chance to get up close and personal with Berghaus ambassador Leo Houlding. This limited capacity event will give guests the exclusive opportunity to receive:…
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Charles I and the Civil Wars: The World Turned Upside Down
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomAt 2 pm, on Tuesday 30 January 1649, King Charles I stepped onto a wooden scaffold outside Whitehall’s Banqueting House, knelt in front of thousands…
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City Lit Ambassador Lecture Series with Tom Fletcher
1-10 Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA 1-10 Keeley Street, Covent Garden, LondonWhat: City Lit Ambassador Lecture Series with Tom Fletcher When: Thursday, 24th November 12:15-13:15 Where: In-person at City Lit (1-10 Keeley St, London, WC2B 4BA)…
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An evening with Leo Houlding & Book Signing Presented by Berghaus Extrem
NY, United KingdomA chance to get up close and personal with Berghaus ambassador Leo Houlding. This limited capacity event will give guests the exclusive opportunity to receive:…
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WaterAid’s Christmas Carol Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral
FeaturedSt Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Churchyard, LondonWarm up your winter with a magical evening of readings, poems, carols and musical performances. We will have a number of festive readings from actors Sir Tony Robinson, Amanda…
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Women and Walking: Wanderers and Psychogeographical Pilgrimage
The Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Road, LondonWomen walk. Kerri Andrews discusses her book, ‘Wanderers’, about ten women who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves. Sonia Overall takes the…
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Naviar Haiku Fest
cafe oto 18-22 Ashwin St, LondonNAVIAR HAIKU FEST: 7th December, Café Oto in LondonA unique blend of electronic music and Japanese poetry Next December 7th, at Café Oto in London,…
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Ear – the book behind a Czech film legend
Czech Embassy Cinema 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonA book launch & film screening of the Czech film classic Ear. To mark the publishing of a first English translation of Jan Procházka’s masterpiece…
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A Sensitive Person – A book launch with writer Jáchym Topol and translator Alex Zucker
Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, LondonCelebrating the UK release of his sweeping new “picaresque romp of black humour and fantasy” (TLS), luminary writer Jáchym Topol and translator Alex Zucker read…
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London Bookshop Crawl 2023
London City Wide, LondonA three-day celebration of bookshops across London, featuring pre-planned itineraries, group bookshops, crawls online and in-person talks and events, and special offers in selected bookshops.…
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How Great Novels Help Us Change
Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL London United Kingdom, London, United KingdomWhat can Alice in Wonderland teach us about childhood? Could reading Conversations with Friends guide us through first love? Does Esther Greenwood’s glittering success and subsequent collapse in The Bell…
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Crime and Punishment: Women throughout history
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomMuch of history follows the lives and deaths of men famous for their victories and defeats, for their rule and legacy. Join bestselling authors Laura…
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British Soldiers in Iraq: A Long View
National Army Museum Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea,, London, United KingdomA panel of experts will discuss the British Army’s historical presence in the Middle East and reflect on the role this sense of history played…
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Ethical Matters: How Great Novels Help Us Change
Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL London United Kingdom, London, United KingdomWhat can Alice in Wonderland teach us about childhood? Could reading Conversations with Friends guide us through first love? Does Esther Greenwood’s glittering success and subsequent collapse in The Bell…
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Book Event @ Jewish Museum London
Jewish Museum London Raymond Burton House 129-131 Albert Street, LondonJoin us at the Jewish Museum of London for the launch of Christine Jordan’s latest book, Sacrifice, the first instalment in her Hebraica trilogy, published…
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Singing With Nightingales: Homecoming
OnlnieCelebrate the return of the nightingales with this special late-night live broadcast. Join us on a journey deep into the Sussex woods, and discover the…
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