Jane Austen’s Portrait

BRLSI 16-18 Queen Square, Bath

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.

Assembly & Diversity in Jane Austen’s Bath

BRLSI 16-18 Queen Square, Bath

This talk, with Dr Tim Moore, explores the vibrant world of Georgian Bath and the radical inclusivity of its world-famous assemblies.

An Evening with Ian McEwan for What We Can Know

Bath Pavilion N Parade Rd, Bathwick, Bath

Ian McEwan, Booker Prize-winning author and friend of the bookshop, will return to Bath to celebrate his latest novel - What We Can Know 

Ben Lippett and How I Cook

Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath York Street, Bath

Chef Ben Lippett distils his years of experience as a professional chef in restaurants all over the world to reveal the hows and whys