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  1. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond Upon Thames

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join at Books on the Rise to discuss all things Sherlock Holmes and Joel Meadows' new steampunk graphic novel take on the character!

    Add Exploring & Reinventing Sherlock with Joel Meadows and Matthew Booth to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    St Stephen's Church, Richmond Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 2PD

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026Open 18:30 -

    All profits go to support the work of the Friends of Marble Hill who have supported a defibrillator in the park & chairs for visitors.

    Join us for an incredible talk by the engaging and brilliant Tracy Borman OBE on 1st May 2026 at 6.30pm at St…

    Add The House of Boleyn to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, GU16 6GN

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    About Exterminate! Regenerate! The Story of Doctor Who by John Higgs:
    From the author of cult classics THE KLF and WILLIAM BLAKE VS THE WORLD, this is the stranger than fiction story of TV's favourite time traveller

    On screen, Doctor Who is a story…

    Add Exterminate! Regenerate! The Story of Doctor Who with John Higgs to your Itinerary

  4. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at Books on the Rise for an evening with Amanda Tuke to discuss Wild Pavements: Exploring Britain's Cities

    About Wild Pavements:

    In Wild Pavements, naturalist Amanda Tuke shares her delight in the overlooked and underappreciated wildlife…

    Add Wild Pavements: Exploring Britain's Cities w/ Urban Naturalist Amanda Tuke to your Itinerary

  5. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at Books on the Rise with a local author for a wonderful evening all about Richmond's famous bridge!

    We all enjoy Richmond Bridge - but did you know it is 250 years old this year?

    Have you ever wondered why, where and how it was built ...…

    Add Amazing Richmond Bridge with Mark Lucas to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Alligators Mouth, 2a Church Court, Richmond, London, TW9 2JL

    Telephone

    020 8948 6775

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    We are delighted to be welcoming Zanna Davidson and Elissa Elwick to celebrate their latest book, Izzy the Inventor and the Princess Plot!

    Join Elissa Elwick and Zanna Davidson for their Izzy the Inventor event, with live drawing, Fairytale…

    Add Author/Illustrator Workshop with Zanna Davidson & Elissa Elwick to your Itinerary

  7. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Join us at Books on the Rise for an evening of conversation and poetry with actor Nathaniel Parker

    Actor Nathaniel Parker is best known for playing the title role in the long-running BBC One detective series Inspector Lynley (2001-2008) and Henry…

    Add A Night of Conversation & Poetry with Nathaniel Parker to your Itinerary

  8. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    An evening conversation with Roisin Dunnett, in the wake of her debut novel 'A Line You Have Traced'.

    An event part of Feminist Book Fortnight 2026!❤️

    Join us at Books on the Rise, Richmond for an insightful interview and book signing with author…

    Add Writing Women, Climate and Utopias with Roisin Dunnett to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Alligators Mouth, 2a Church Court, Richmond, London, TW9 2JL

    Telephone

    020 8948 6775

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    We are very excited to welcome Mariesa Dulak back to the shop for a fantastic event!

    Join us for an interactive storytime where Mariesa will read The Ice Cream Crocodile with animal actions, nursery rhymes, a dance-along and a Q&A.

    Add Mariesa Dulak: Author Storytime to your Itinerary

  10. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Come to Books on the Rise and celebrate the launch of debut novel 'Stun' with talented author Becky Wills!

    Expect an insightful and relaxed evening with a Q+A, book signing and immersive writing experience within the intimacy of a local indie…

    Add Stun: A Book Launch with Becky Wills to your Itinerary

  11. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at Books on the Rise as we discuss writing Feminist Romantasy with Katie Escourt - author of Inexplicable!

    An event part of Feminist Book Fortnight 2026!❤️

    Join us for an evening with romance/fantasy author Katie Escourt as we discuss her…

    Add Writing Feminist Romantasy with Katie Escourt to your Itinerary

  12. Address

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

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026Open 19:30 -

    Priscilla Morris draws on her part-Yugoslav heritage for this novel, short-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction amongst several other prizes. Set in 1992, at the time of the outbreak of the Balkan wars, and in particular the devastating siege of…

    Add Black Butterflies to your Itinerary

  13. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    An evening with Karen Dobres exploring her female-focused memoir detailing her disruption of the whole ethos of the football patriarchy!

    Books on the Rise: Feminist Book Fortnight Events Series✨

    Join us for a special evening with the wonderfully…

    Add Pitch Invasion: A Feminist on a Football Club Board with Karen Dobres to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Richmond Theatre, Richmond, London, TW9 1QJ

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 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 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cold to your Itinerary

  15. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond Upon Thames

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30


    Join us for an evening with Karen Farrington to discuss The Most Audacious Escapes of The Second World War Two with Karen Farrington

    Add The Most Audacious Escapes of World War Two with Karen Farrington to your Itinerary

  16. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond Upon Thames

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us for an evening with writer/comedienne Dr Clare Summerskill to discuss Gateway to Heaven: Fifty Years of Gay and Lesbian Oral History

    Add Gateway to Heaven: Fifty Years of LGBTQ+ History w/ Dr Clare Summerskill to your Itinerary

  17. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond Upon Thames

    Dates

    From:
    18 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us for at Books on the Rise for a deep dive into writing crime fiction with Emma Styles, Bridget Walsh and Elspeth Latimer!

    Add Writing Crime Fiction with Emma Styles, Bridget Walsh and Elspeth Latimer to your Itinerary

  18. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond Upon Thames

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 11:00 - 21:00

    Join us at Books on the Rise for an all day celebration of all things Science Fiction/ Fantasy with the nation's best authors!

    Add Richmond Con - A Day Celebration of Sci-Fi/Fantasy at Books on the Rise to your Itinerary

  19. Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at Books on the Rise as Ovais Naqvi does a deep dive into Jon Lord with his latest book 'Before We Forget: A Work in Eight Movements

    About Before We Forget: A Work in Eight Movements

    Jon Lord (1941-2012) has been called the "Headmaster of…

    Add Before We Forget: Jon Lord and the Making of Rock History with Ovais Naqvi to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Richmond Theatre, Richmond, London, TW9 1QJ

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 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.

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