Discover the intricate world of a professional ladies’ period costumier. This lecture explores the journey into the role.

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.

Elly Griffiths makes her much-anticipated return to Bath to celebrate the paperback release of The Frozen People:

As the international order begins to crumble, this incisive book asks what the rise of the Asian superstates means for the future.

The past decade has seen a significant rise in Jane Austen detective fiction retellings. But what is it about Austen’s work that lends itself to the detective genre?

Amy Bracey has been driving horse-drawn carriages since she was knee high to a grasshopper and her love for them became a career

Enjoy a presentation from author Kate Evans, a chance for questions and book signings, and time to explore the museum and Tower.

Mr B's are thrilled to welcome bestselling and beloved poet, Nikita Gill, to Bath for a magical evening in celebration of her highly anticipated new book, Hekate.

From one of London's most iconic fresh pasta restaurants, Padella has highlighted sensational pasta since 2016. Head chef and founder, Tim Siadatan

Join Toppings for an evening with the Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Saul David, as they celebrate his newest work

In “Dressing Obstinate Headstrong Girls”, costume designer and fashion historian, Jolene Marie Richardson, will be examining how costume designers use Jane Austen’s characters

They were ‘fond of dancing and excelled in it’. From learning from famous dancing masters, to performing at the assembly rooms

Join curator Elisabeth Murray to discover more about fashion during the Regency period, through the lens of the Fashion Museum Bath collection.

Step out of the pages of Austen and straight into Bath’s own art-deco picture-palace as we bring Pride & Prejudice back to the big screen

Join Hilary Davidson, associate professor and chair of MA Fashion and Textile Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York as she presents her new book:

Austen’s characters come to life partly because of their delicious – often absurd – inconsistencies

In Jane Austen’s novels, gossip swirls around the characters. We will see how gossip is the life-blood of the small communities

Mr B's can’t quite believe it…the end of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear is upon us! The Fate of Podkin One-Ear will be coming this September

Mr B's are thrilled to welcome farmer and bestselling author, James Rebanks, to Bath for the paperback release of his new book, The Place of Tides.

Join Toppings to celebrate 230 years of Sydney Gardens - with a fabulous literary walk! The Friends of Sydney Gardens have written a beautiful, lively book full of history and facts about the park.