Bath Events and Reading Groups
In this beautiful Georgian city we host all sorts of literary occasions from reading groups to large events. We are home to a vibrant all year round event programme, culminating every year in our Autumn Literary Festival which runs from September through to the end of November.
Kerry Brown for The Great Reversal
Wednesday 16th October, 7pm
Join us for an evening with Professor Kerry Brown to discuss his new book, The Great Reversal. The relationship between Britain and China has shaped the …
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An Evening with Meera Sodha
Wednesday 16th October, 7pm
Cookery Demo & Tastings from the award-winning author of East, Made in India & Fresh India'The ability to put a good dinner on the table has …
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200 Years of the British Railway with Simon Bradley
Thursday 17th October, 7pm
'The most attractive, comprehensive and easily digestible history of the oldest railway system in the world' Michael PalinThis ambitious and lavishly illustrated volume brings the story …
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Whisky Tasting with Dave Broom
Friday 18th October, 7pm
Award winning author and whisky expert, Dave Broom will lead a whisky tasting to celebrate this new, fully updated and revised edition of The World Atlas …
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Eco Book Group
Sunday 20th October, 5pm
Through a blend of books on topics such as Ecology and Sustainability, Nature to Fiction, we want to explore the current Climate Change crisis, and what …
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A FairyLoot Night In with Adalyn Grace
Sunday 20th October, 7pm
‘A deliciously deadly Gothic romance’ - Stephanie GarberJoin us for an evening with Adalyn Grace, hosted by Topping & Company Bath and Fairyloot, to celebrate the …
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Nick Harkaway for Karla's Choice: A John le Carre Novel
Monday 21st October, 7pm
We are delighted to welcome Nick Harkaway to Bath for Karla's Choice, a John le Carré novel, this October. It is spring in 1963 and George …
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Sonia Purnell for Kingmaker
Monday 21st October, 7pm
Join us for an evening with Sonia Purnell, author of Kingmaker, an electrifying re-examination of one of the twentieth century's greatest unsung power players.When Pamela Churchill …
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The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place with Kate Summerscale
Tuesday 22nd October, 7pm
'A masterclass in true crime storytelling ... As relevant now as it was in the 1950s' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious ThingsLondon, 1953. …
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Sarah Clegg for The Dead of Winter
Wednesday 23rd October, 7pm
Discover the dark side of Christmas in this fascinating exploration of the strange folk tales and arcane traditions still haunt winter and the festive season to …
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On Cricket with Sir Trevor McDonald
Wednesday 23rd October, 7pm
Please note this event is now taking place at Elim Church, Charlotte Street BA1 2ND. The date and time remain the same.Sir Trevor McDonald is one …
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A Signing with Nigel Slater
Thursday 24th October, 2pm
Please Note: this is not a public talk. This is a chance to meet the celebrated author, presenter, and food columnist Nigel Slater. He will be …
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An Evening with Diana Henry
Thursday 24th October, 7pm
A special evening with one of our best-loved food writers and long-standing friend of our bookshop, Diana Henry as she chats about her first cookbook and …
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An Evening with Prue Leith
Friday 25th October, 7pm
'It's taken me a long life to know for sure that life is for living, and that hard graft has to be worth it.So, if you …
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Richard Shimell
Sunday 27th October, 10am
We are delighted to be hosting an autumnal Literary Walk with artist and printmaker Richard Shimell to celebrate his forthcoming book, Trees in Winter.The book is …
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Poetry Reading Group
Sunday 27th October, 7pm
Through unique and brilliant contemporary poetry books, we seek to exchange thoughts and ideas on how we interpreted the collections. The aim is for everyone to …
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Darren Freebury-Jones on Shakespeare
Monday 28th October, 7pm
Join us for an evening celebrating one of the greatest writers of all time as we discover why there is still so much to learn about …
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An Evening with Sabaa Tahir
Monday 28th October, 7pm
Join us for an evening with Sabaa Tahir, young adult fantasy icon, to celebrate the publication of her latest novel: Heir.An orphan. An outcast. A prince.And …
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Tiny Tales ~ Our Picture Book Reading Group
Tuesday 29th October, 10am
Tiny Tales is for children aged 2 to 5 years-old. Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays, we have a lovely pile of new picture books to read …
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Feminist Reading Group
Tuesday 29th October, 7pm
Welcome to the Feminist Fiction Reading Group! Every month, we will dive into one fantastic work of fiction by a female author. For October, the chosen …
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An Evening with Pierre Koffmann
Tuesday 29th October, 7pm
An evening with the grand-père of French cuisine in Britain, Pierre Koffmann. Pierre will be joined by British chef, restaurateur, and television personality Marco Pierre White. …
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Daniel Light for The White Ladder
Wednesday 30th October, 7pm
'A beautifully written and sure-footed history of mountaineering "before Everest", full of wonderful stories and spanning continents and centuries. A splendid debut.'Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of …
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Helen Castor
Thursday 31st October, 7pm
We are delighted to welcome Helen Castor, author of She-Wolves and Joan of Arc, to Bath to discuss her latest book; The Eagle and the Hart: …
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William Boyd for Gabriel's Moon
Thursday 31st October, 7pm
This event is now taking place at St Swithin's Church, BA1 5LY.In his most exhilarating novel yet, Britain's greatest storyteller transports you from the vibrant streets …
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An Evening with Tim Parks
Friday 1st November, 7pm
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed novelist, Tim Parks back to Bath this Autumn. Join us as he chats about his new book Mr. Geography.Daniel Burrow …
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Andrew Ziminski for Church Going
Monday 4th November, 7pm
Churches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection. To know a church is to …
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Adrian Tinniswood for The Power and the Glory
Tuesday 5th November, 7pm
Join us for the thoroughly entertaining prequel to historian Adrian Tinniswood's Sunday Times bestselling The Long Weekend as he opens the doors on the excess, intrigue, …
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John Lewis-Stempel for England: A Natural History
Wednesday 6th November, 7pm
Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and …
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Alice Hunt for Republic: Britain's Revolutionary Decade
Thursday 7th November, 7pm
Professor Alice Hunt joins us in the bookshop with a dazzling new history of the interregnum, a turbulent decade of republican rule.Events moved fast in the …
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An Evening with M L Rio
Thursday 7th November, 7pm
Join us for an evening with beloved M L Rio, author of If We Were Villains, to talk about her next literary endeavour Graveyard Shift. This …
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A Most Noble Water: Gin Tasting
Monday 11th November, 7pm
A tasting evening of Sipsmith Gin with award-winning drinks historians Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller to celebrate A Most Noble Water: Revisiting the Origins of English …
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Michael Downes for Story of the Century: Wagner and the creation of The Ring
Monday 11th November, 7pm
Michael Downes is a conductor, writer and lecturer. His books include those written both with and about British composer Jonathan Harvey, and a collaboration with Nike …
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Baillie Gifford Prize winner Lucy Hughes-Hallett for The Scapegoat
Tuesday 12th November, 7pm
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, a stunning biography of one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic seventeenth-century Englishmen at the heart of political …
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British Museum Lectures - Picasso: Printmaker
Wednesday 13th November, 7pm
Catherine Daunt is Hamish Parker Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art at the British Museum. She joins us to talk on the upcoming major forthcoming British Museum …
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An Evening with Tessa Hadley
Wednesday 13th November, 7pm
Join us for an irresistible novella about two sisters and a night that changes everything, from the master chronicler of our heart’s hidden desires.Evelyn had the …
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An Evening with Mary Berry
Thursday 14th November, 7pm
‘What does ‘dinner’ mean to you? To me, it is the main meal of the day, whether that is lunch or in the evening, a supper …
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Callum Robinson
Thursday 14th November, 7pm
Join us for an evening with master maker Callum Robinson as he discusses his debut book Ingrained.This document of Callum's life as a craftsman flows between …
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Ian Dunt & Dorian Lynskey for The Story of An Idea
Monday 18th November, 7pm
'I wish I could make Ian and Dorian's work mandatory' Sathnam Sanghera 'Provides clarity, scholarship, wit and essential insight into why our world is the way …
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Hokkaido: An Evening of Northern Japanese Cooking with Tim Anderson
Monday 18th November, 7pm
Our favourite Japanese food impresario, Tim Anderson brings us an evening that celebrates Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido.Known especially for its seafood and dairy products, Hokkaido is …
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Noble Rot's Dan Keeling Wine Tasting
Tuesday 19th November, 7pm
It’s wine – but not as you know it. Take the guesswork out of great wine with Noble Rot’s Dan Keeling - a wine tasting and …
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Theresa Lola for Ceremony for the Nameless
Tuesday 19th November, 7pm
We are thrilled to welcome Theresa Lola to the bookshop for an explorative talk about naming and its power. Join us to celebrate the arrival of …
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Ashani Lewis for Winter Animals and Everest
Wednesday 20th November, 7pm
Join us for an evening with bookseller beloved Ashani Lewis to celebrate her new short story collection, Everest. Winter Animals, her debut novel, is a sure …
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The Happy Pear Cookery Demo & Talk
Wednesday 20th November, 7pm
An evening with the The Happy Pear Twins, David and Stephen Flynn who will be cooking and chatting about recipes and learnings from their first 20 …
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Martin Gayford
Thursday 21st November, 7pm
Join us for an insightful and educating evening with Martin Gayford as he discusses his newest book: How Painting Happens (and why it matters). If you …
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Caleb Femi for The Wickedest
Monday 25th November, 7pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Caleb Femi for his new poetry collection, The Wickedest.This is a minute-by-minute depiction of a typical night at a …
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Led By Donkeys on Adventures in Art, Activism, and Accountability
Monday 25th November, 7pm
Join us for an evening with Led By Donkeys to celebrate their recent publication: Led By Donkeys: Adventures in Art, Activism, and Accountability.Led By Donkeys are …
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An Evening with Michael Palin
Tuesday 26th November, 7pm
A STAR RETURNS TO BATH!Michael Palin found fame as a member of the much-adored Monty Python. Since then, he's starred in films such as The Death …
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Nisha Ramayya for Fantasia
Tuesday 4th February, 7pm
Come join us for what we promise will be an evening full of astonishing jazz poetry!Fantasia hazards a listening walk through seashells, telecommunication networks, and cosmic …
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