What’s On

How’s your general knowledge? Niche facts? Maybe some bookish trivia? Join us for the Not-Entirely-Bookish Quiz – we had so much fun running this for Wayward Book Festival that we’ve decided to bring it back! Tickets are per person with a maximum of 7 per team. Bring your a-game and a punny team name –…

Join us Above the Bookshop with writer Luke Thompson for an evening exploring the fascinating and strange world of human-animal conversation. Spanning the ancient and modern, the scientific and the strange, Thompson’s journey takes him from the stories of King Solomon and medieval dragon-slayers to extra-terrestrial aliens and a poltergeist mongoose, via Harvard laboratories, floatation…

Join us for an evening with Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE to talk about A Suspicion of Spies, the compelling first biography of Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale – a ruthless and effective spymaster whose career spanned the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and beyond. Tuesday 8th October6:30pmThe Poly £8+ Poly fund A Suspicion of Spies…

Join us at The Poly for an evening with artist Angela Harding to celebrate Still Waters & Wild Waves! Angela’s unique and distinct style has become instantly recognisable to nature lovers and book lovers alike. Thursday 26th September7:30pmThe Poly £8+ Poly fund Still Waters & Wild Waves (£25) is published on 26th September & will…

Join us Above the Bookshop to hear about the latest novel by Elizabeth Macneal, a deliciously dark and gripping gothic tale concerned with murder, manipulation, and a young woman wrestling power from the hands of a dangerous man. Elizabeth will be in conversation to discuss all things macabre and Victorian. Thursday 18th July6:30pmAbove the Bookshop…