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Reading al fresco

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Teddington Library, 20 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, London, TW11 8NY

Telephone
02087343328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Teddington

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3 May 2024to27 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

Join nature-themed shared reading sessions in Teddington Library’s green and peaceful garden throughout the warmer months.
In these special summer sessions, enjoy the fresh air and conversation as we read aloud an extract from a great book, short…
Writing Romance Fiction: Patricia Leavy discusses 'After The Red Carpet'

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
16 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Take a deep dive into romance at Books on the Rise as we are joined by romantic fiction author and professor Patricia Levy in conversation
For fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace, After the Red Carpet is a feel-good, contemporary celebrity…
'A Year in Bloom' Book Event & Afternoon Tea with Lucy Bellamy

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Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, London, TW10 7AB

Telephone
020 8940 5230

Off Petersham Road, Richmond

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From:
4 Oct 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

Join this exciting discussion to launch 'A Year in Bloom: Flowering Bulbs for Every Season', a growing guide by Lucy Bellamy.
Arts Richmond Poetry Prize supported by Roger McGough

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Arts Richmond, ETNA Community Centre, Twickenham, London, TW1 2AR

Telephone
02088929446

info@artsrichmond.org.uk

Twickenham

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29 Aug 2024to17 Jan 2025

Arts Richmond Poetry Prize supported by Roger McGough
Entries are invited for the Arts Richmond Poetry Prize 2025.
The theme for this competition is Changes.
You may enter poems up to 40 lines in length. There are prizes of £250, £150, and £75…
Celebrating 100 years of James Baldwin with Kadija George Sesay

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

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From:
3 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:30

Join us at the bookshop for a chat with editor Kadija George and some of the collections contributors celebrating the legendary author!
We are celebrating the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author, by publishing…
Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club Oryx and Crake

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

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From:
10 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Join our monthly contemporary literary book club at Books on the Rise where we read the best of new and classic sci fi and fantasy!
This month we're reading Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.
Tickets are £4.99, or free when you buy a copy of the…
Poetry on the Rise: Readings from Lavinia Singer and Daljit Nagra

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
17 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Join us at Books on the Rise for our ongoing Poetry on the Rise reading series as we return again to bring the best contemporary poetry to Richmond! This time we will be joined by Daljit Nagra (Indiom, 2023) and Lavinia Singer (Artifice, 2023) to…
Writing Historical Fiction Panel

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

Dates

From:
9 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Have you ever wanted to learn how to best write historical fiction or how celebrated authors within the genre have made their mark? Join us at Books on the Rise this October for a masterclass in all things historical storytelling with authors Anna…
Non Fiction Book Club - The Wager by David Grann

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

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From:
17 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 20:30

This book club celebrates the best in non-fiction, from new and noteworthy picks to genre classics and meets monthly here at the shop.
Tickets are £4.99, or free if you purchase a copy of the book through us!
A Rehearsed Reading of 'Nothing on Earth' by Anna Reynolds + Q&A

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

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From:
26 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

Join us on Thursday 26th of September at 7PM as Drama on the Rise returns for a special rehearsed reading of Anna Reynolds 'Nothing on Earth.' A funny, moving play which celebrates the lives of three real-life heroines: Edwardian balloonist and…
Marilyn and Chris Nelson discuss Red Cloud and the Indian Trader

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
23 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Join us in the bookshop with authors Marilyn Nelson and Chris Nelson as we take you back to 1871 into the lives of Red Cloud and JW Dear. In the summer of 1871, JW Dear, a young Virginian who fought with Mosby's Rangers in the Civil War, met Red…
Nick Drake: The Life - In Conversation with Richard Morton Jack

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
7 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Remembering fifty years since the death of Nick Drake.
Nick Drake: The Life is the only biography of Nick to be written with the blessing and involvement of his sister and Estate. Drawing on copious original research and new interviews with his…
Poetry on the Rise: Open Mic Night

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

Dates

From:
19 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

Come along to what is quickly become one of our most exciting evenings in the bookshop!
For our third poetry Open Mic Night we invite you to join us to hear the most exciting emerging local poets and performers.
If you would like to perform buy a…
Exploring Dracula and Frankenstein: A deep dive with Richard Gadz

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
29 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Indulge in the Halloween vibes and join us as we take a deep dive into the literary origins of horrors most iconic monsters...
Join us as we explore the literary origins and influences behind literature's most iconic monsters with a talk on the…
Curtains up! A Play Reading Group

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

Twickenham

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From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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.
Paul French and Anne Sebba discuss 'Her Lotus Year'

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
23 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Books on the Rise is joined by an incredible historical fiction duo, Paul French and Anne Sebba to discuss French's latest novel, Her Lotus Year, in our bookshop.
New York Times bestselling author Paul French examines a controversial and revealing…
Contemporary Book Club: My Friends

Address

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

Telephone
07465984454

Richmond

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From:
25 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 20:30

Join our monthly contemporary literary book club at Books on the Rise where we read the best new literary fiction and creative non-fiction!
This month we're reading MY FRIENDS by Hisham Matar.
Tickets are £4.99, or free when you buy a copy of the…
C.J. Skuse discusses the Sweetpea Series

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

Telephone
07465984454

events@booksontherise.com

Richmond

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From:
14 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:15

Ahead of it's upcoming TV adaptation on Sky Atlantic, C.J. Skuse comes into the shop to discuss the book series that started it all!
Join us this November for an extra special series discussion with author C.J Skuse ahead of the adaptation for book…

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