In her talk on The Watsons, Rose Servitova explores what inspired her to complete Jane Austen’s unfinished novel – from fandom and her fascination with Austen
The streets and houses in Jane Austen’s novels are essential to defining the people who occupy them, but what about the buildings the characters never actually visit?
The Escape from Kabul: A True Story of Sisterhood and Defiance is the extraordinary, moving story of the Afghan women judges.
Liam Shaw will speak on his new book Dangerous Miracles, to discover the history behind one of humanity's greatest achievements: antibiotics.
This talk charts the extensive research made by forensic artist portrait painter, Melissa Dring, when commissioned to produce a new likeness of Jane Austen in 2001.
This talk, with Dr Tim Moore, explores the vibrant world of Georgian Bath and the radical inclusivity of its world-famous assemblies.
Ian McEwan, Booker Prize-winning author and friend of the bookshop, will return to Bath to celebrate his latest novel - What We Can Know
Chef Ben Lippett distils his years of experience as a professional chef in restaurants all over the world to reveal the hows and whys
Janet Todd has been reading Jane Austen for many decades, observing how her work alters through the lens of evolving taste and cultural fashion
Director of Jane Austen’s House takes you back in time to explore the seismic political, religious, and social changes that shaped the world
The Worlds of Jane Austen takes a fresh look at Jane Austen’s life, inspirations and legacy, drawing on the latest research in an accessible and lively way.
Mr B's are delighted to welcome rising star of British fiction, and Mr B’s team fave author, Benjamin Wood, for his new novel, Seascraper.