literature

Sherlock Holmes: The Death and Life
A fantasy based upon a fiction, finds Arthur Conan Doyle tiring of ‘his’ intolerably arrogant Sherlock Holmes, and…
China Running Dog with Mark Kitto
Actor, author and Mandarin speaker Mark Kitto talks about his latest novel, China Running Dog
What The Dickens
Join Jane Tapley for an illustrated talk on Charles Dickens, following his career path from political reporter to…
Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth Book Tour
Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look…
A Tudor Christmas
Alison Weir & Siobhan Clarke, authors of A Tudor Christmas will take us on a journey through time to see…
An Evening with M.R. Carey and Claire North
Mr B's are thrilled to welcome two of Britain’s finest science fiction authors, and huge Team B faves,…
Harry Christmas
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker loves Christmas. And he loves Bath Komedia so much he’s coming back for his second…
The Fay Weldon Lecture: The Afterlife of Women’s Writing
The 2025 Fay Weldon Lecture is given by Francesca Beauman, the author, historian and managing director of Persephone…
Philip Pullman ‘The Rose Field’ Masquerade Ball at Waterstones
Dress to impress in your tuxes and ballgowns - there will be a prize for best masked guest!
Christmas Evening Special Guest: Harriet Lowther
Join Toppings on their first Christmas evening of the season for an exclusive signing with Harrier Lowther!
Carol Ann Duffy for A Christmas Eve Ghost Story
Topping are delighted to present a festive evening of poetry to celebrate the enchanting new Christmas poem from…
Japanese Whisky Tasting with Dave Broom
An evening of storytelling and Japanese Whisky from one of the most knowledgeable and entertaining experts in the…
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