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  1. Address

    Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Crime fiction authors Nicola Williams, Gareth Bartlett, and Imran Mahmood bring gripping authenticity to their storytelling, shaped by real-life careers in the courtroom, on the beat, and at the bar.

    They'll discuss how their legal and policing…

    Add Expert Witness Panel: Real jobs. Imaginary crimes. Killer stories. to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Get ready for a thrilling evening of crime fiction as Mark Billingham presents What the Night Brings, the latest explosive instalment in his bestselling Tom Thorne series. With trademark wit and gripping insight, Billingham reveals the story behind…

    Add An evening with Mark Billingham: In conversation with Abir Mukherjee to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    +447465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    The Legend of Kaptain Karnival is an epic and highly original audio-visual feast from the imagination of renowned graphic artist and DJ/producer/composer Jem Panufnik, aka Jem Stone, in the form of a lavishly illustrated art book with specially…

    Add Legend of Kaptain Karnival Launch Night with Music and Discussion to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2025Open 12:00 -

    Former Supreme Court judge and bestselling author Lord Sumption provides an acute analysis of how and why democracy is in crisis around the globe today.  In conversation with Simon Heffer, he evaluates the most critical debates – the weakening of…

    Add Jonathan Sumption - The Challenges of Democracy to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Marble Hill House, Marble Hill Park, Richmond Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 2NL

    Telephone

    02088925115

    Richmond Road, Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025Open 17:30 - 18:00

    Join us at Marble Hill House on Friday 10 and Wednesday 29 October for a literary talk on 'The Birth of the Gothic Novel at Twickenham' with readings from 'The Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole.

    Join us for a drink from 5.30pm. A glass of bubbly…

    Add Halloween Talk: The Birth of the Gothic Novel in Twickenham to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Richmond Libraries, The Cottage, Richmond, London, TW9 1HQ

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    3 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Join Laurie Gilmore, author of the TikTok sensation and Sunday Times bestseller The Pumpkin Spice Café, as she returns with the latest heart warming instalment in her Dream Harbour series – The Gingerbread Bakery.

    Laurie will share insights into…

    Add ONLINE: Love, Laughter & Laurie Gilmore to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Teddington Library, Waldegrave Road, Teddington, Greater London, TW11 8NY

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Teddington

    Dates

    From:
    4 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Join author Louis D. Hall in conversation with Hannah Knowles as he shares the extraordinary journey behind his debut book, In Green.

    Inspired by Don Quixote, Louis left city life behind and set out on horseback across Europe. From the snowy…

    Add Unbridled Spirit: A saddle, a dream, and the wild beyond to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Arts Richmond, The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE

    Telephone

    02088929446

    75 London Road, Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    12 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    17 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    26 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Arts Richmond November Literature Festival 2025

    5th November: Justin Webb, the long-time Radio 4 Today presenter, will be talking to journalist York Membery about early starts, his life as a broadcaster and his frank, widely-acclaimed childhood…

    Add Arts Richmond November Literature Festival 2025 to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -

    Justin Webb, the long-time Radio 4 Today presenter, will be talking to journalist York Membery about early starts, his life as a broadcaster and his frank, widely-acclaimed childhood memoir, The Gift of a Radio, about growing up in 1970s Britain.

    Add ArtsRichmond Literature Festival - Justin Webb to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Richmond Lending Library, Little Green, Richmond, London, TW9 1QL

    Telephone

    020 8734 3328

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30

    Ravena will talk about her zig-zag journey to becoming a bestselling Middle Grade and YA author, from writing short stories in school to doing a biochemistry degree and working as a television lawyer. She'll share her writing inspirations and…

    Add Ravena Guron: LIVE! to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Richmond Library Annexe, Quadrant Road, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Learn how to write fiction that makes people laugh out loud. Led by award winning novelist Kate Davies, whose debut, In at the Deep End, was shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction.

    Add Writing funny fiction: A creative workshop with author Kate Davies to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    The Poppy Factory, 20 Petersham Road, Richmond, London, TW10 6UR

    Telephone

    02089391868

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    10 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Join us for an exclusive afternoon in conversation with the author of forthcoming novel The Poppy Girls, set at The Poppy Factory.

    Add The Poppy Girls: In conversation with Kirsty Dougal to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Richmond Lending Library, Little Green, Richmond, London, TW9 1QL

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    11 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Uncover the gripping true story of the pioneering women who defied convention and established their own police force. Sandra Hempel brings to life the remarkable figures behind the movement. Described as "riveting and written with such clarity" by…

    Add Controlling Women: The untold story of Britain's first female police force to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -

    The former Labour MP and minister, novelist and celebrated diarist Chris Mullin, who famously led a campaign that resulted in the release of the Birmingham Six, talks to York Membery about his latest volume of diaries, Didn’t You Used to be Chris…

    Add ArtsRichmond Literature Festival: Chris Mullin to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    +447465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us for a deep dive into the first year of Led Zeppelin, as Richard Morton Jack discusses his huge new book with the celebrated journalist Chris Welch, who was there from the start...

    Add The Only Way To Fly...An Evening with Richard Morton Jack and Chris Welch to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Hampton Library, Rosehill, Hampton, London, TW12 2AB

    Telephone

    020 8734 3347

    Hampton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Explore the extraordinary life of Robert Cedric Sherriff, a shy insurance clerk who became one of Britain's most influential writers. His WWI play Journey's End, based on his own experiences in the trenches, transformed modern theatre and was named…

    Add To Journey's End; The Life of RC Sherriff: From Hampton Wick to Hollywood to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham,, London, TW1 3JT

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Twickenham,

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Spend an inspiring afternoon with two bestselling authors as they delve into the heart of family, memory, and place in their powerful new novels.

    Kate Sawyer shares Getting Away, a poignant tale of transformation and belonging. Harriet Evans…

    Add Kate Sawyer and Harriet Evans: A Celebration of Modern Fiction to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    17 Nov 2025Open 19:30 -

    The historian Tracy Borman, Chief Historian at the Historic Royal Palaces and the author of several acclaimed books about Tudor England, talks about her new book, The Stolen Crown, which looks at ‘treachery, deceit and the death of the Tudor…

    Add Arts Richmond Literature Festival: Tracy Borman to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Richmond Lending Library, Little Green, Richmond, London, TW9 1QL

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Discover the powerful true story of Afghan women judges who risked everything to stand up for justice—and the incredible global network of women who helped them escape the Taliban. It's a moving story of bravery, friendship, and the strength of…

    Add Escape from Kabul: A true story of sisterhood and defiance to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Join other theatre enthusiasts for a reading of a chosen play and broaden your knowledge of excellent writing at this friendly and spirited reading group.

    Add Curtains up! A Play Reading Group to your Itinerary

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