York Events and Reading Groups
Opening in early 2026 opposite York Minster, the largest independent bookshop in the country will be home to a year-round programme of author events.
For queries about the events listed, please email york@toppingbooks.co.uk.
Nancy Birtwhistle for Clean Magic
Thursday 12th March, 7pm
Nancy Birtwhistle is a Sunday Times bestselling author, lifelong gardener and Hull-born baker who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014.Motivated …
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Dame Mary Beard on Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old
Tuesday 14th April, 8pm
'The rock star scholar of Ancient Rome' FINANCIAL TIMES'The reigning Queen of Classics' SPECTATORThe world's most acclaimed classicist explains why the Classics still matter.Dame Mary Beard …
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Matt Haig for The Midnight Train
Tuesday 26th May, 7pm
When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?Matt Haig joins us for an event to share his latest novel, The Midnight Train, a …
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Booker Prize Winner Douglas Stuart for John of John
Wednesday 27th May, 7pm
Booker Prize-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart joins us for his stunning new novel John of John.John of John is …
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