Glen David Gold is a truly special novelist. His debut, Carter Beats the Devil, was a rare literary work of genius - not only a superb piece of literary writing but also a magnificent thriller that still captures the heart and soul of the reader. With his new book Sunnyside, he has written another masterpiece, full of breathtaking writing, a cast of larger than life characters and real heroes of Hollywood (such as Charlie Chaplin, Rin Tin Tin, Douglas Fairbanks to name but a few). This is a unique chance to meet one of the great American novelists on a rare visit to Britain. Do not miss out.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

In The Architect's Tale, Bath's best known architect of recent times describes his encounters with some of the world's richest, most interesting and eccentric people. He talks about what it is like to build in Bath, his relationship with the Prince of Wales and his love of Classicism.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.

From the author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian comes a wonderful new novel, We Are All Made Of Glue.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

Jenni Mills, author of Crow Stone, returns with another intriguing, literary, archaeological thriller. The Buried Circle is a gripping blend of fact and fiction that is impossible to put down. The village of Avebury is one of the most mysterious places in the English countryside. Surrounded by ancient standing stones, crop circles and burial mounds, this is a place where all is not as it seems. Weaving fact with fiction, Jenni Mills's second novel is set in a haunted landscape where the past breaks through into the present.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

The long-awaited new novel from Salley Vickers, Dancing Backwards, is written with the lightness of touch and psychological insight which characterise her acclaimed work. This bittersweet novel is subtle, poignant and wonderfully entertaining.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

Book of Clouds is a haunting, beautifully drawn portrait of a city forever in flux, by an exciting new voice in international fiction, Chloe Aridjis. From a crowded U-Bahn where Hitler appears dressed as an old woman, to an underground Gestapo bowling alley whose walls bear score marks of games long settled, Aridjis guides us through Berlin with wit and compassion, showing why cities, like people, cannot outrun their pasts.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.

Join us for supper and a fascinating tale set in 18th Century Aristocratic France. We will be cooking fresh seasonal tastes from Valentine Warner's enticing new book, What to Eat Now, and a dish or two from our favourite Ottolenghi Cookbook.
The Bookshop, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £7 with £7 off the book. Supper and reception.

In his new BBC 2 programme and book, What to Eat Now, Valentine Warner takes us on a mouth-watering journey through the very best of autumnal food. This evening he will be cooking up a storm in the bookshop, demonstrating his favourite recipes.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.

The woman many regard as America's greatest living poet, according to a recent Guardian interview, Sharon Olds was born in 1942 and lives in New York. From her very first collection in 1980 up to her most recent ninth book, One Secret Thing, she has been astonishing readers all around the world with her bold investigations into love, sexuality and death. Impeccable poems: exhilarating and deeply sustaining.
"Sharon Olds' poetry is pure fire in the hands." - Michael Ondaatje
Performance suitable for adults and older teenagers.

The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £8 with £8 off the book. Reception.

We are so thrilled that this most distinguished Canadian novelist will be visiting Bath for a reading, with a spectacular musical and theatrical performance based on her typically challenging and original new novel, The Year of the Flood, whose action overlaps with Oryx and Crake. Do book early for tickets, as it is currently available at a reduced price for local supporters of Topping & Company!
St. Michael's Church, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 with £10 off the book. Reception.

The nation's best-loved crime writer has wasted no time since the demise of Rebus. The Complaints - set in the Complaints and Conduct Department, otherwise known as 'the Dark Side' is the searing new novel from the master of crime fiction. An inquiry into personal morality, private vice, friendship, and the state of the nation.
St. Swithin's Church, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.

A delicious culinary double-header.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

Famous for his Reggae Reggae sauce, musician and entrepreneur Levi Roots travels around the UK and the Caribbean, revealing how delicious Caribbean food can be prepared at home. With mouth-watering recipes using fresh, healthy and readily-available ingredients, Levi makes Caribbean food easy.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.

Coming soon...
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 with £10 off the book. Reception.

Intelligence expert Christopher Andrew has had rare and privileged access to the MI5's archives. The result is a groundbreaking book that allows us to see for the first time the role of MI5 in British history. Surveying two world wars, the Cold War, and now the latest war against terror, Defence of the Realm reveals the true extent of MI5's activities which never see the light of day.
The Bookshop, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 with £5 off the book. Reception.

Remarkable Creatures is the new work of historical fiction from the acclaimed author of the bestselling Girl In A Pearl Earring.
St. Michael's Church, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with £6 off the book. Reception.