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Number of results: 16

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  1. Sci Fi Fantasy Bookclub - The Great When by Alan Moore

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    A propulsive tour through a fantastical London, where history and myth collide, murder stalks the streets and the mundane becomes very magical indeed…
    The year is 1949, the city London. Amidst the smog of the capital is Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless…

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  2. Play Reading Group

    Address

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

    Twickenham

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    17 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    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

  3. Old Town Hall Richmond

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

    Richmond

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    22 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

    Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…

  4. Philosophy Book Club Human Rights, Robot Wrong

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    No longer an uncertain technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence is starting to shape every aspect of our daily lives, from how we think to who we love.

    In this urgent polemic, leading barrister Susie Alegre explores the ways in…

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  5. Picture of Rosamund Bartlett in front of Tolstoy: A Life bookcover in front of backdrop of the bookshop

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Join us with cultural historian and translator Rosamund Bartlett as we take a deep dive into the life and work of Leo Tolstoy!

    One of the world's greatest novelists, Tolstoy explored profound questions of life, death, and love which far transcend…

    Add Who was Tolstoy? The Life and Works of a Russian Rebel to your Itinerary

  6. Mindful Writing Club Unlock Creativity

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    Richmond

    Dates

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    25 Apr 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    20 June 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Join us for an inspiring workshop ran by local creatives, blending the art of creative writing with mindful journaling. For anyone looking to connect with their inner voice, express themselves creatively, cultivate mindfulness and dedicate time for…

    Add Mindful Writing Club Unlock Creativity with Mindful Journaling to your Itinerary

  7. Contemporary Fiction Book Club: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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    30 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us for our monthly book club where we discuss the best new contemporary fiction!

    Join us at the bookshop for a discussion of Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

    The orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, Cyrus never knew his mother. Killed when her plane was…

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  8. Books on a bench in a garden

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8734 3328

    Teddington

    Dates

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    2 May 2025to26 Sept 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Nature-themed Shared Reading sessions in Teddington Library's green and peaceful garden throughout the warmer months.

    Add Reading al Fresco to your Itinerary

  9. Interior of Ham Library

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    Ham Library, Ham Street, Richmond, London, TW10 7HR

    Telephone

    020 8734 3354

    Richmond

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    6 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

    Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…

    Add Riverside Poetry Group with Babs Lee to your Itinerary

  10. Book Club Capital Poster

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    OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    020 8876 9885

    Barnes

    Dates

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    9 May 2025Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Fuel your love of reading! Join our monthly Book Club to meet fellow bookworms, explore a diverse ranges of novels and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee in our cosy Café.
    Capital is a post-crash state-of-the nation novel told with compassion…

    Add OSO Book Club 2025: Capital by John Lanchester to your Itinerary

  11. Books on the Rise

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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    29 May 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Think of the Bible and Homer, think of Shakespeare and think of me,’ wrote Gertrude Stein in 1936. Admirers called her a genius, sceptics a charlatan: she remains one of the most confounding – and contested – writers of the twentieth century.

    In…

    Add Contemporary Fiction Book Club: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar to your Itinerary

  12. picture of axel scheffler next to cover of his new book WELCOME

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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    5 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

    In celebration of the reaffirmation weekend join Anglo-German children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler (much-loved illustrator of THE GRUFFALO, STICK MAN and ZOG) to hear about his new picture book WELCOME created in support of refugee charity, Three…

    Add Welcome… to an Evening with Axel Scheffler to your Itinerary

  13. picture of axel scheffler next to cover of his new book WELCOME

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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    7 June 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00

    As part of the reaffirmation celebrations at Books on the Rise, Axel Scheffler (much-loved illustrator of THE GRUFFALO, STICK MAN and ZOG) will be signing copies of his new picture book WELCOME. Axel will be signing for one hour and will only be…

    Add Welcome… to a Book Signing with Axel Scheffler to your Itinerary

  14. Image of POETRY OPEN MIC on black background with megaphone

    Address

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

    Telephone

    020 8948 1427

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at Books on the Rise for our first open mic poetry night of 2025!

    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…

    Add Poetry Open Mic Night to your Itinerary

  15. OSO Book Club Poster

    Address

    OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    020 8876 9885

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Fuel your love of reading! Join our monthly Book Club to meet fellow bookworms, explore a diverse ranges of novels and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee in our cosy Café. Tickets for each session are just £5.

    In The Midnight Library, Matt…

    Add OSO Book Club 2025: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig to your Itinerary

  16. woman at table smiling

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02087343328

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to17 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Find comfort and connection through great literature.

    Our weekly Page Turner sessions, delivered in partnership with The Reader. Come along to one of our friendly, relaxing Shared Reading sessions, led by an experienced Reader Leader.

    Add Page Turners to your Itinerary

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