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A Court of Thorns and Roses in London

Which London borough is the biggest A Court of Thorns and Roses fan?

One of this century’s most popular romantasy series and BookTok phenomena, A Court of Thorns and Roses, celebrated its tenth anniversary on 5 May 2025. 

London French Institute’s literature festival unites both sides of the Channel

A South Kensington cultural hotspot is hosting the Beyond Words literature festival again this month.  Visitors to the London French

National Poetry Library’s visual exploration of creativity

An interactive poetry exhibition at the National Poetry Library blurs verses with visual art and materials to inspire a bold

London author launches book based on Baroque opera

A south west London-based author has launched a new comedic tragedy novel inspired by 19th century Baroque opera. Jon Elkon

Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai with reader having their picture taken by another reader. They are holding the author's book and stood in the Merton Arts Space at Wimbledon Library.

Authors and celebrities to attend Wimbledon Bookfest

The Wimbledon BookFest has been delivering on an exciting line up of authors, celebrities, entertainers and more this October. The

Book Love has done extensive work to promote BAME literature and increase access to these books for more communities.

‘Book Love’ tackling lack of representation in mainstream literature

A London-based organisation has made its mission to increase the representation of literature from BAME authors and spotlight stories with

An image of a poster

Refugee conversations from Calais posters made into book

‘You were talking about where you were from and where you wanted to go’ reads the poster fraying away from

ZADIE SMITH

Southbank literature season to feature Elliot Page, Zadie Smith and Caitlin Moran

The Southbank Centre has announced its exciting 2023 literature and spoken word season line-up. The series of events and discussions

Peter Rabbit: Easter Adventure comes to Covent Garden

On 22 March Histrionic Productions welcomes its new immersive experience Peter Rabbit: Easter Experience in Covent Garden just in time

How has the cost-of-living crisis affected London’s independent bookshops?

London’s independent bookshop community is one of the largest in Europe, with more than a thousand shops on the official

Outside of Richmond Lending Library

Richmond celebrates Libraries Week with activities for all ages

Richmond upon Thames’ Library Service celebrated Libraries Week earlier this month, hosting a series of events to engage all ages.

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