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  1. A Neurodivergent Survival Guide to Adult Life

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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

    Join us for an evening with ADHD experts Maxine Roper (No Heels, No Problem) and Kat Brown (It’s Not A Bloody Trend)

    About No Heels, No Problem:

    Are you a dyspraxic or ADHD woman, or do you think you might be?
    Does a lot of life advice for women…

    Add A Neurodivergent Survival Guide to Adult Life to your Itinerary

  2. Writing Crime Fiction with Emma Styles, Bridget Walsh and Elspeth Latimer

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    events@booksontherise.com

    Richmond

    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

  3. Richmond Con - A Day Celebration of Sci-Fi/Fantasy at Books on the Rise

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    events@booksontherise.com

    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

  4. Contemporary Fiction Book Club: Helm by Sarah Hall

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026Open 19:00 -

    Helm is a ferocious, mischievous wind — a subject of folklore and awe, who has blasted the sublime landscape of the Eden Valley since the very dawn of time.

    Through the stories of those who’ve obsessed over this phenomenon, Helm’s extraordinary…

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  5. Before We Forget: Jon Lord and the Making of Rock History with Ovais Naqvi

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    events@booksontherise.com

    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…

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  6. Celebrate Pride Month with us at Pride & Pages, our welcoming LGBTQ+ book group!

    Address

    East Sheen Library, 74 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, London, SW14 8LP

    Telephone

    020 8734 3337

    Promotions@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

    East Sheen

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
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    25 Sept 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
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    30 Oct 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00

    Joining a reading group is an excellent way to connect with your local community, make friends, and explore new literary genres. These relaxed sessions are free to attend, and all are welcome.
    Please check with staff at East Sheen Library to find…

    Add Celebrate Pride Month with us at Pride & Pages, our welcoming LGBTQ+ book group! to your Itinerary

  7. Richmond Theatre Book Club – Shawshank Redemption

    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.

    External Links

  8. Poetry Open Mic Night

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    events@booksontherise.com

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Various Opening Times

    Join us at Books on the Rise for our Poetry Open Mic Night! Our Poetry on the Rise readings series is on a determined mission to bring the best contemporary poetry to Richmond and we would love for you to be a part of it! Join us for an evening of…

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  9. Summer of suspense

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8734 3340

    promotions@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Join bestselling authors Ellery Lloyd and M.J. Arlidge, together with Claire Parkin, for an evening of thrilling new fiction.

    Add Summer of suspense to your Itinerary

  10. Richmond Theatre Book Club – Abigail’s Party

    Address

    Richmond Theatre, Richmond, London, TW9 1QJ

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 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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    External Links

  11. New Poems for the River Thames: From Source to Sea - A Reading by Robert Seatter

    Address

    Garrick's Temple, Hampton, London, TW12 2EJ

    garrickstempletoshakespeare@gmail.com

    Hampton

    Dates

    From:
    9 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    These poems were specially commissioned to mark this year’s 30th anniversary of the Thames Path, appearing on finger posts along its route and evoking the powerful presence of the Thames across time as well as its extraordinary pull in our lives…

    Add New Poems for the River Thames: From Source to Sea - A Reading by Robert Seatter to your Itinerary

  12. Richmond Theatre Book Club - The Haunting of Hill House

    Address

    Richmond Theatre, Richmond, London, TW9 1QJ

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 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 Haunting of Hill House to your Itinerary

    External Links

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