Cultur Vultur / Books & Ideas
Discover author talks, book launches and conversations worth getting out for, across London.
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Join bestselling author Veronica Roth and Samantha Shannon at French Protestant Church to celebrate Veronica’s return to the world of Divergent, with the release of The Sixth Faction.
Xiaolu Guo and Paul French explore how China's imperial past continues to shape its present.
To coincide with the V&A’s Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things display, discover the stories behind his iconic stage looks
Our regular poetry and music night returns, with Kwame Dawes, Alice Oswald and Max Porter
An event spotlighting voices in independent publishing. In association with Service95 Book Club
We are pleased to announce that Michelle Harrison, the phenomenal author of over 20 books for children, is coming to Waterstones Watford to sign copies of Two Little Liars - her first book for adult readers!
View hidden gems and new acquisitions from the world’s largest public collection of modern poetry
Join us at Conway Hall in London for what promises to be a brilliant comic book event with cartoonist and writer, and award-winning comic book creator, Neill Cameron (Donut Squad, Mega Robo Bros and Freddy vs School) to celebrate the release of his brand new books, How to Make Awesome Comics and Donut Squad: Destiny of the Donuts.
Explore how diaspora Somali poets rework an ancient tradition through readings and conversation
Join us in-store when we have the wonderful and bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers here signing copies of his brand-new children's book A Day Off School, Illustrated by Kevin Waldron and the new paperback edition of There’s a Ghost in This House.
Interrogate what Englishness means today with author Nikesh Shukla and a panel of guests
Join us for an afternoon of espionage with Paul Burke, Simon Conway, Charles Cumming, Mark Dunton and Charlotte Philby at Hatchards, Piccadilly.
Who could inspire your tiny comic better than Tiny Hercules? Join us create characters and make tiny comics. Suitable for over 8s but siblings welcome.
Play, explore and be creative at an afternoon of activities from the Authors of the Estate team
Dig in to this modern classic with the author herself, in conversation with Dua Lipa
Hear the voices of writers inside the criminal justice system at an evening of readings and talks
A feast of poetry and music celebrating 40 years of Transport for London’s public poetry programme
Sathnam Sanghera explores the extraordinary life of one of Britain’s most beloved musical icons in Tonight the Music Seem So Loud with .....
Join us for live readings and experience the best poetry published in the UK and Ireland this year
They're back! Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more.
Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. Hear from the journalist whose life's work is to get as close to the truth as possible.
Poetry that moves us is central to Mustafa’s collection Nour, and to this discussion with Dua Lipa
A day of talks and tips for aspiring writers. In association with Service95 Book Club
Join us as we explore the vast and complex history of Gay, Lesbian & Queer life in London and learn how we evolved into the dynamic and diverse LGBTQI+ community that we celebrate today. We take a deeper dive into the historic suffering that living a gay life endured in the past, leading to the death sentences of many. Learn about the pioneering drag queens of the 1700’s who paved the way for others, the life and loves of Oscar Wilde that led to his imprisonment, the emergence of a gay community meeting in the tea rooms of Central London, the birth of Gay Pride in the 70s and the devastating impact AIDS had on our community in the 1980s. No stone is left unturned in this walking tour timeline of dramatic events that takes you from Charing Cross to Soho Square on an exciting journey through the ages. As we head into Soho, we take in the wonderful sights of London and hear about the historic Queer stories surrounding well known landmarks such as Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus. Come on this Queer History Walking Tour to understand it's past and celebrate why London is one of the most exciting and openly free societies of the modern age, with the largest demographic of openly LGBTQIA Community in Europe.
Get your ideas flowing at a three-hour workshop led by poet Eve Esfandiari-Denney