NEWHAM

  • Monday 26 September
    Alex Wheatle, MBE

    Alex Wheatle is one of the UK’s most exciting writers. Raised in Brixton of Jamaican parentage, his career took off with his first novel Brixton Rock. “Wheatle is a sharp-eyed observer… he fills every page with hard-boiled authenticity.” – The Guardian

    Admission: Free
    Time: 1.pm - 2.30pm
    Venue: Canning Town library
    Enquiries: 020 3373 0854

  • Thursday 29 September
    Danny Miller and Emlyn Rees

    An evening of crime and mayhem with two rising stars of the genre. Danny Miller is the author of Kiss Me Quick, a noir-ish thriller set in 1960s Brighton. Emlyn Rees has written seven books with his wife Josie Lloyd.

    Admission: Free
    Time: 6.30pm - 8.pm
    Venue: Library at The Gate
    Enquiries: 020 3373 0856

  • Monday 3 October
    We Love Chick-Lit Writers Panel

    Some of the most popular Chick-Lit writers join together to discuss their love of the genre. Award-winning Jean Fullerton chairs and the panel includes Sue Moorcroft, Sue Norton and Kate Lace.

    Admission: Free
    Time: 6.30pm - 8.pm
    Venue: East Ham library
    Enquiries: 020 3373 0827

  • Thursday 6 October
    Tyger! Tyger! Poetry with Anna Robinson

    Celebrate National Poetry Day with a playful look at the poetry of William Blake.

    Admission: Free
    Time: 4.pm - 5.30pm
    Venue: East Ham library
    Enquiries: 020 3373 0827

  • Saturday 8 October
    The Reading Group Conference

    For members of Reading Groups across East London or people interested in joining or starting a group. Join us for a day of great literary discussions, seminars and networking in the company of authors, journalists, academics and even the odd librarian!

    Admission: Free
    Time: 9.30am - 4.pm
    Venue: University of East London
    Enquiries: 07913 107 994 or a.robinson@uel.ac.uk

  • Thursday 13 October
    How to Get Published: Panel Event

    It is said that everyone has a novel in them, but the road to publication is a journey few can successfully travel. Join authors Simon Acland and travel writer Kate Nivison to discover more!

    Admission: Free
    Time: 6.30pm - 8.pm
    Venue: Library at The Gate
    Enquiries: 020 3373 0856