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  1. Address

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

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    10 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Join us at Books on the Rise as we discuss the postmodern novel Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino.

    Add Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    The Exchange, Richmond, London, TW1 1BE

    Telephone

    +447725514949

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    11 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    From:
    18 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    25 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00

    The Arts Richmond Literature Festival is back this November with a fantastic new line-up.

    Add Arts Richmond Literature Festival November 2026 to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Duke Street Church, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    11 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    Alwyn Turner, historian and writer, explores Britain’s trauma, resilience and identity in A Shellshocked Nation: Britain between the Wars.

    Add ArtsRichmond Literature Festival: Alwyn Turner to your Itinerary

  4. Address

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

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Hampton

    Dates

    From:
    11 Nov 2026Open 17:30 - 18:45

    Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, then settle in with a tea or coffee and enjoy an hour of quiet reading.

    Your libraries are joining a global community of readers. With more than 2,000 Silent Book Club chapters in 68 countries,…

    Add Silent Book Club to your Itinerary

  5. Address

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

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Acclaimed chef and bestselling author Olia Hercules and journalist and author Felicity Spector discuss Ukraine, resilience, and the role of food in preserving culture and connection. Chaired by broadcaster and journalist Bidisha Mamata, this…

    Add Recipes of Resilience - Stories of War, Family and Food to your Itinerary

  6. Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8240 2399

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    17 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    A night of uplifting, funny and empowering stories from women who have rebuilt their lives after loss.

    Add Helen Thorn: How To Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Duke Street Church, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    Andrew Lownie will be discussing privilege, scandal and royal life in his Sunday Times bestseller, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.

    Add ArtsRichmond Literature Festival: Andrew Lownie to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Whitton Library, 141 Nelson Road, Whitton, London, TW2 7BB

    Telephone

    02087343325

    Whitton

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2026Open 17:30 - 18:45

    Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, then settle in with a tea or coffee and enjoy an hour of quiet reading.

    Your libraries are joining a global community of readers. With more than 2,000 Silent Book Club chapters in 68 countries,…

    Add Silent Book Club to your Itinerary

  9. Address

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

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 12:15

    Discover how Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became one of Britain's most famous believers in Spiritualism. Explore his role in the Cottingley Fairies controversy and his complex friendship with the legendary illusionist and outspoken…

    Add From Sherlock to Spiritualism - Arthur Conan Doyle and the Search for Spirits to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Duke Street Church, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2026Open 19:30 -

    The world-renowned cellist, Julian Lloyd Webber, recounts his family and artistic life in his fascinating autobiography, Bows and Arrows.

    Add Julian Lloyd Webber to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, London, TW9 1QJ

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026Open 10:30 -

    Whether you're an avid reader or just picking up the habit, Richmond Theatre Book Club is a space for thoughtful discussion, new perspectives and a shared love of books.

    Add Richmond Theatre Book Club – Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 18:30 -

    Bones and Buried Secrets, interviewed by Victoria Dowd

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of panels, workshops, readings, and late-night…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Elly Griffiths to your Itinerary

  13. Address

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

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Join us at Books on the Rise as we discuss the ultimate story of alien invasion with H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds.

    Add Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club: The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, London, TW11 9NN

    Telephone

    020 8977 7558

    Teddington

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2027to23 Mar 2027Various Opening Times

    Step away from your working week and enter a space for language, reflection and creativity. Over six Tuesday evenings, you’ll explore poetry from diverse eras and voices – historical and contemporary – reading and discussing what makes a poem…

    Add Writing Poetry: Voice, Craft and Conversation to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    4 Feb 2027Open 19:30 -

    Murder in Verse dinner and murder mystery: who killed the nation’s favourite poet Arthur Gill?

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Murder Mystery Dinner - Roger McGough — ‘CRhyme’ to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2027Open 18:30 -

    Discussing cosy crime, from page to prime time

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of panels, workshops, readings, and late-night…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Robert Thorogood & Samantha Bond to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -

    A Lifetime in Crime, interviewed by Harriett Gilbert

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of panels, workshops, readings, and late-night…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Val McDermid to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2027

    Weekend pass to all the Bloody Barnes Weekend talks from Friday 5th - Sunday 7th February. 

    *Please note this pass does not include Murder Mystery Dinner on February 4th with Roger McGough

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Weekend Pass to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2027Open 14:00 -

    You are the detective in this interactive murder game.

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of panels, workshops, readings, and late-night…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Antony Johnston to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2027Open 10:30 -

    Get a masterclass from these masters in the art of plotting.

    This event is part of the Bloody Barnes Crime Writing Festival.

    Bloody Barnes brings together the sharpest voices in crime fiction for a weekend of panels, workshops, readings, and…

    Add Bloody Barnes 2027: Bernard O’Keeffe, Graham Bartlett & Tony White to your Itinerary

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